Some people seek affection and friendship in the company of pets. As some are large and do not live well in apartments, the adoption of small dog breeds has been one of the favorites of families. With heights that do not reach 30 centimeters, these companions are great for small environments. Keep reading and find out what are the smallest dog breeds.
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small dogs
With the increasingly frequent construction of small apartments, families who wish to have pets are looking for breeds that manage to live well in these places, to maintain the quality of life of the animal, with good mobility and space for to play.
Thus, some small breeds have been chosen by families, mainly due to the small difference in height and weight between the puppy stage and adult life. Below, see some of them.
chihuahua
It is a small breed of Mexican origin. Considered one of the smallest dog breeds in the world, the chihuahua is a playful and cheerful pet. The life expectancy of the animal is between 12 and 20 years and its height reaches a maximum of 23 centimeters, with a maximum weight of 3 kg. It's really small.
pomeranian
Originally from Pomerania, in a region located between Poland and Germany, the mini lion is a very small breed of dog. Its maximum height is 22 centimeters and the weight can reach up to 3.5 kg. They are friendly and intelligent pets. The life expectancy of this little friend ranges from 12 to 16 years.
pinscher
Known for its strong temperament, the pinscher is a German and Austrian dog breed. Initially, they were bred for hunting and guarding, but today they are small pets. The height of the pinscher can reach up to 30 centimeters, with a weight of up to 4.5 kg and they usually live up to 16 years.
Shih Tzu
The shih-tzu is of Tibetan origin and used to guard the monks of Tibet. This playful and friendly species does not grow very tall, it can reach up to 28 centimeters and weigh up to 7.2 kg. They live an average of 16 years.
yorkshire terrier
Of English origin, the Yorkshire terrier is a very small and thin dog. Its maximum height is 24 centimeters and it can weigh from 2.5 to 3.5 kg. They are intelligent, independent and can accompany their owners for up to 16 years.
