Small Dog Breeds

Browse the complete list of small sized dog breeds. Small dog breeds are the most popular dogs (just slightly more popular than large dog breeds). Small dogs are ideal for families who are looking for an apartment friendly dog or for a little dog that doesn't take up much space, yet is not as fragile as a toy breed.

What Makes A Dog A Small Breed?
Because there is no official size classification for dogs, we consider any dog breed with an average weight between 12 and 30 pounds to be a small dog breed.

List of All the Small Dog Breeds

Below is the list of all the small dog breeds in alphabetical order. This list includes purebred dog breeds as well as hybrid dog breeds.

List of Small Dog Breeds
Breed Name		Size
	AffenpugMixed Breed	Small7 to 18¾ lbs
	Afghan SpanielMixed Breed	Small15 to 25 lbs
	Alaskan Klee KaiPurebred	Small10 to 20 lbs
	American Boston Bull TerrierMixed Breed	Small15 to 25 lbs
	American BullneseMixed Breed	Small15 to 30 lbs
	American Eskimo DogPurebred	Small6 to 35 lbs
	Aussie CorgiMixed Breed	Small20 to 30 lbs
	Aussie PomMixed Breed	Small4 to 35 lbs
	Australian TerrierPurebred	Small12 to 16 lbs
	Barger Stock FeistPurebred	Small20 to 35 lbs
	BasenjiPurebred	Small20 to 24 lbs
	BasstonMixed Breed	Small15 to 40 lbs
	BeagiMixed Breed	Small10 to 20 lbs
	BeaglePurebred	Small20 to 30 lbs
	BeaglierMixed Breed	Small10 to 25 lbs
	Bedlington TerrierPurebred	Small18 to 23 lbs
	Berner LaufhundPurebred	Small13 to 33 lbs
	Bichon Frise Tibetan TerrierMixed Breed	Small9¾ to 21¾ lbs
	Bo JackMixed Breed	Small10 to 20 lbs
	BockerMixed Breed	Small20 to 30 lbs
	Border JackMixed Breed	Small22 to 32 lbs
	Border King Charles SpanielMixed Breed	Small11 to 38 lbs
	Border TerrierPurebred	Small11 to 16 lbs
	BoshihMixed Breed	Small10 to 20 lbs
	Boston TerrierPurebred	Small10 to 25 lbs