10 smallest dog breeds

Pugs are popular all over the world.In addition, it is one of the oldest breeds. They lived in the homes of the nobility in ancient China, but despite their privileged position, the dogs of this breed are kind, energetic, playful and a little clumsy, which cannot but cause affection. Adults reach 35 cm at the withers. Of the features in care, daily walks for two or more hours, as well as frequent rubbing of the folds on the muzzle and body, should be highlighted. As well as eye care, which require increased attention due to frequent corneal diseases. Exhibition copies are estimated at 30-60 thousand rubles, and dogs for home and soul cost an average of 7 thousand rubles.

Dogs of the Bichon Frize breed will be a great friend for their owners and are especially suitable for families with children. These little dogs are very active, energetic, playful and extremely friendly and unobtrusive. Very well trainable. The pet easily makes contact with strangers, so it will become not a guard, but a companion. Allergy sufferers should pay special attention to this dog. The peculiarity of the representatives of this breed is that their wool does not cause allergic reactions. Thanks to the listed qualities, this breed got into our top of the smallest in the world. The size of an adult varies from 23 to 30 cm at the withers. The average price is 60 thousand rubles, depending on the class of the animal.

The dwarf Affenpinscher breed, bred in Germany for hunting rats, at one time not only benefited in getting rid of rodents, but also became a favorite of the nobility.Her miniature muzzle looks like a monkey, with kind eyes and a small upturned nose. The dog sheds little and is in good health. Affenpinscher gets along well with other animals. Also, the dog will be an excellent guard in small apartments. The cost of affenpinchers starts from 10 thousand rubles and reaches 70 thousand rubles for elite puppies.

Small dogs of the Belgian petit-brabancon breed very quickly get used to their owners, and this attachment remains until the end of the animal's life. A distinctive feature of the character is the ability of the dog to guess the mood of the owner: if the owner is happy, then the pet will be happy, and if it is sad, then he will quietly lie aside and will also be sad. Dogs of this breed are very sociable and do not lose playfulness until old age. They lend themselves well to training due to their developed intelligence and natural curiosity. The cost of petit Brabancons starts from 20 thousand rubles and reaches 80 thousand rubles for exhibition pieces.

The Russian Toy Terrier was first bred in the Russian Empire in the 19th century. This is a very smart and cunning dog that loves to play, frolic, knows how to put pressure on pity, revealing the weaknesses of its owner, and also has an excellent memory. At the same time, the dog is not aggressive, but has low stress resistance, which makes its acquisition undesirable for families with small children. Due to its compact size and easy care, the Russian Toy Terrier can be kept in a small area.The cost of this pet from our top is from 10 to 70 thousand rubles.

The Maltese is easily recognizable by its flowing snow-white long coat and compact size. Interestingly, the first image of a dog, in all respects resembling a representative of this breed, was found on an ancient vase dating back to 500 BC. The dog is very kind, obedient, as well as playful and active. The most important feature and advantage is the long coat, which requires special care and washing every 10-14 days. Maltese dogs are often given beautiful hairstyles and interesting coat accessories. The size of an adult lapdog reaches 25 cm at the withers. The cost of a puppy is an average of 50 thousand rubles, depending on the class of the dog.

Another native of the imperial courts of China is the Shih Tzu. This breed of dog was bred in Tibet and was not known to the rest of the world until the Dalai Lama presented a puppy to the Chinese emperor in the 17th century. After the Shih Tzu became permanent residents of the imperial court and fell in love with the whole world. These dogs are kind, but selflessly love only one owner and treat other people with distrust and arrogance. They require constant attention and become depressed when the owner is away for a long time. Special care is required for the Shih Tzu coat, so the breeder must be prepared for the fact that he will devote a lot of free time to the needs of the pet. The cost of the most inexpensive dogs reaches 30 thousand rubles, and breeders ask for about 70 thousand rubles for show-class puppies.

Mention of this breed goes back to the second millennium of Chinese history. Dogs were kept at the imperial court, and perhaps for this reason they have an appropriate character. Pekingese are stubborn, independent and lazy, so they are perfect for slow and calm people. However, behind their imperial gloss lies love and devotion to the owner, as well as the ability to selflessly protect him. These small dogs are unpretentious in care - they only need to be combed periodically. The size at the withers is 15-25 cm. The smaller the dog, the more expensive it is. For exhibition specimens of puppies, breeders ask an average of 15-30 thousand rubles, for others - up to 15 thousand rubles.

The Yorkshire Terrier continues our top of the smallest dogs. This is a very popular breed, whose representatives will become great friends for both adults and children. The size of an adult dog is very small - only 15-17 cm at the withers. Individuals of this breed are smart, playful and cannot be left alone. It is important for breeders to protect the animal from injury and carefully monitor the coat, because. The dog needs bathing at least once a week. The average cost of a Yorkshire Terrier is 20 thousand rubles. Exhibition copies can cost 60-70 thousand rubles.

Of course, the first place in our ranking of the smallest dogs is occupied by a chihuahua. This is the most popular breed in the world. Dogs are kind, affectionate and smart, they love to be picked up.But at the same time, they are very brave and will desperately protect the owner in case of danger. The interesting thing is that the Chihuahua is a breed that was formed naturally, and not due to the miracles of selection. The cost of show-class dogs with a pedigree, which are extremely miniature in size, and the weight does not reach eight hundred grams, starts from 50 thousand rubles. For larger specimens weighing up to 2 kilograms with a pedigree, they ask about 20 thousand rubles, without a pedigree - no more than 10 thousand rubles.