The world's smallest dog: breed, price. TOP 20 of the small dog breeds in the world

Few people are indifferent to dogs. And to the crumbs and even more so, let's look at the rating of the smallest dogs.

We all know that the dog is a friend of man. A friend can be either a big guard or a small toy. In our society, it is customary to separate dogs according to the principle they performed: a companion, comrade, guide, hunter, guard, decorative, shepherds and D.R. Small dogs are usually friendly and can interact well with people, giving them peace and affection. Today we will look at the top of the smallest decorative companions in the world.

The world's smallest dog: top 20

In the modern world, small breeds of dogs have become simply an integral part of human life. Different breeds of dogs were brought to Russia at different times, and took root very well in our climate. Little dogs feel great in the small space of apartments. This breed of dogs can always be taken for a walk, placing in a handbag.

Chihuahua

The smallest dog in the world is considered Chihuahua. The dog is comrade. The name of this breed of dogs comes from the Mexican state of Chiauau. It is assumed that this breed of dogs lived in the wild, and after it is domesticated. Chihuahua had a huge impact on the removal of other dwarf breeds of dogs. This dog is rather brave, if not - impudent.

A very adaptive dog, almost does not sink, very tender, does not need constant physical activity. It shows friendliness even in an unfamiliar environment, there is a tendency to bark, very friendly to cats, a social dog, you need to keep in the house, shows good intelligence and observation.

The dog barks very loudly and therefore can guard the house well. If she wanted something, she becomes very persistent, and always achieves her.
The pluses of the breed include the fact that it is very attached to the owner, it is easy to take care of it, food and content are not expensive, the dog is joyful and lively.
The disadvantages include that he loves to surpass the owner, male is fingering, sometimes barking a lot, they are affectionately treat other dogs, and require a lot of walks.
Stars of show business often choose this breed of dogs. Also business women and oligarchs. But Chihuahua is not very suitable for families where there are young children. The dog is small and the child can accidentally damage it. Moreover, when the dog becomes painful, she can attack and bite the baby.
Dogs are divided into long -haired and short -haired. Moreover, careful care is needed for both. If a long -haired dog is poorly combed, then it will not look good at all.
Chihuahua weight ranges from 0.6 kg to 3 kg. Today, the smallest dog in the world is known today, it weighs 676 g growth 10.17 cm nickname bu-bo
You can buy Chihuahua in a nursery from $ 450 to 950-1000 US dollars.

Yorkshire Terrier

The second largest and weight is considered to be the Yorkshire Terrier. This breed of dogs originates in the UK in the county of Yorkshire. The story of this breed is still very small. But the representatives of the Yorkshirov took their place among the favorites of people. This is a decorative breed of dogs.

This breed of dogs is not very whimsical and is suitable for keeping people who take the dog for the first time and also those who already had experience with dogs.
The advantages of the breed are that the dog is friendly, playful, quite easy to take care of it, the power is versatile.
The disadvantages should include a cocky character, and the dog cannot appreciate its size and can get injuries from other dog breeds.
They are practically not subject to molting, but we can say that caring for them should be constant. The wool falls evenly from the sides and they constantly need to be combed out. Wool in its structure does not cause allergies. It is recommended to lubricate it with special oil.
The Yorkshire Terriers instead of walking will be satisfied with the game at home, during the game they get their norm of movement.
The smallest in the history of dogs of the dogs of the Yorkshire Terrier weighed 114 g, and the length was 9.6 cm, the height at the withers 6.4 cm. It lived for 2 years.
The cost of thoroughbred York will be from US dollars to $ 1850.

Russian that

The next smallest breed of dogs was bred in Russia and is called Russian Toy. It happens both long -haired and short -haired.

This is a small secular dog, the difference between the dog is not expressed, but in behavior it is expressed clearly.
By nature, very decisive, lively, active. It is immensely devoted to the owner. The psyche is not stable, the dog is subject to mood change (stress).
I love walks very much. Therefore, if you decide to start the Russian Toya, you must provide him with maximum activity and walks.
The dog barks very loudly. It is also called a "bell", because If she sees an unfamiliar person, then he is immediately poured with barking.
With a certain perseverance, the dog can be accustomed to the tray, in which case it can not be walked. But dog handlers strongly recommend that Toyev walk as often as possible. Caring for a long -haired Toya should consist in constant combing of the wool. Short -haired ones can only be passed by a special mitten to collect excess wool.
The weight of the Russian Toya is from 1.6 kg to 2 kg, length from 24 cm to 27 cm.
You can buy a Russian Toya from a nursery from $ 100 to $ 1,200.

Prague Krysarik

In fourth place Prague Krysarik. This breed of small dogs was bred by Czech dog lines in the ninth century. In such distant times, these dogs guarded the things of their master from rats and mice. Today, Prague rats are used as companions, but they did not lose their hunting data.

It is considered the smallest European dog. For this breed, growth is determined at the withers, and it is the smallest of all existing dogs. But for Chihuahua, only weight is determined.
A friendly dog \u200b\u200bto people and children, but this applies only to the family where he lives. Other people are wary of.
The breed was practically lost, as it was combined with the pinchers. The long recovery process was held at a certain period. And in 1980, she again took its place among the dwarf breeds of Europe.
It has several different names: Ratlik, Libenska Sernochka.

Unpretentious in food: eats both dry food and cooked food. Can go to the tray. He did not lose his hunting instinct. It will be obsessed with the possibility of protecting the property of its owner from rodents. Wool does not require separate care, you can wipe with suede, then it becomes brilliant.

Health is brilliant, but there may be fractures, diseases of the legs and teeth. However, in general, this is a very unpretentious breed of dwarf dogs. Easily take root in a house where there are other animals, but they will suppress them.

Height is not more than 22 cm, weight in the region from 1.4 kg to 2.7 kg. The cost of the rattlik will be from a nursery from $ 850 to 2400 US dollars

Pomeranian spitz

In fifth place the breed from Germany is Pomeranian Spitz. It happens, confused with a German spitz, but they have the differences in the wool of the Pomeranian spitz, it is softer and more stuffed, with constant combing, the Pomeranian spitz almost does not melt.

The character of the Pomeranian spitz is cheerful and he is very obedient to his master. The dog is mobile, it requires a lot of walks, but it can also be accustomed to the tray.

Today, Pomeranian Spitz is divided into three subspecies:

They have a short muzzle and a lot of undercoat, small ears, thickened legs.
The “fox” of this subspecies has a more acute muzzle, there is no undercoat, the ears are sharp - they are clearly visible, the legs are thin. It is considered a classic type.
The mixed type here will be features inherent in both previous types.

The dimensions of the Pomeranian spitz can be a height at the withers up to 22 cm and weighing up to 2.5 kg. Today, the market value of this type of dog from the nursery is from $ 1850 to $ 2550.

Foxsterier or American Toy-Terrier

The sixth place is the American toy terrier or another Foxsterier. This small breed of dogs came to us from America, brought out of large terriers in the United States in 1937. Body proportions can be the same both in length and in the withers. The square body on the sides, the ears are large, but they do not touch each other.

The dog is mobile, is distinguished by the mind and energy, a good smart character. They are very good guards.
For American toasters, it is not necessary to walk a lot, they may well cost the apartment, can freely go to the tray. We teach well, but shows superiority over other pets and the owner.
It’s easy to care for him, it does not need to be combed daily or do gaming.
The size of that Foxster can be from 21.6 cm to 29.3 cm at the withers and weight from 1.6 kg to 3.5 kg.
The cost of a thoroughbred toy from the nursery is from $ 180 to 560 US dollars

Japanese Khin

In seventh place, the Japanese Khin - this breed of dogs used special privileges at the courts of the Japanese and Chinese emperors. This breed of dogs is particularly smart - they can learn a large number of commands. And you will spend minimum efforts on this. Cheerful, mobile, love to play and require a lot of attention. If you are not ready to give attention to your pet, he can quickly become evil and aggressive.

Japanese Khin can be in the apartment all day. And he will go to the tray. However, he needs to go outside and splash out all the accumulated energy in walks.
Caring for Japanese Hin is different in that you will have to comb it every day, and process the wool with dry shampoos, rinse your eyes, because They are prone to infection and cut the nails. Otherwise, Hin does not require something more.
The dimensions of Japanese Hin range from 20 cm to 27 cm at the withers and weight from 1.8 kg to 3.8 kg.
They sell Japanese Hin’s puppies from a nursery at a price: from $ 120 to 450 US dollars.

English toy terrier

The eighth place in our list is the English toy terrier. This breed of dogs is considered rare. Bred in the UK in the nineteenth century. It is interesting that the American dog breeding club does not recognize this breed and attributes it to the variety of Manchester Terrier.

It is distinguished by excellent health, it is necessary to walk it. This breed of dogs is very mobile and requires a lot of time for walking.
The diet is not very whimsical. You can safely feed with dry food with meat at least sixty percent. If you want to cook food for him, then the diet must be composed with the veterinarian.
Care for the English toy terrier is simple. This is a smooth -haired dog, does not require daily combing. It is enough to treat the wool with a felt with a felt cloth or rubber glove, then it will be brilliant.
The size of the English toy terrier can be 25-30 cm at the withers, and the weight is from 2.5 kg to 3.6 kg.
The market value of the breed ranges from $ 120 to US dollars.

Papillon

In the ninth place of our list, papillon. This is an ancient breed of dogs, which was brought out in the sixteenth century, named from the French word "papillon", which means a butterfly. Yes, they really look like a butterfly, they have unusual ears, scatter like wings of butterflies.

Papillon’s nutrition needs to be stipulated with the breeder. You will be told the features of this species whether there are allergies in the family, or maybe there were problems with digestion. The breeder knows all this. And you can get rid of many problems that could arise. It is better to feed a balanced dry food.
Care for the papillon should be daily. Combing wool, processing with dry shampoos, brushing tooths and so on. This breed of dogs is perfect for elderly single people. Papillon, due to its open nature, is able to brighten up their days.
The sizes of the breed: height at the withers from 19 cm to 27 cm, weight from 2.3 kg to 4.5 kg.
The cost of breed from breeders from $ 250 to US dollars.

Bologna

The tenth place in our ranking is occupied by Bolognaz (Italian Bologna). This is a decorative breed of dogs that was brought out in Italy. It is also sometimes called French Bologna. He has curly wool and thick undercoat. Proudly planted head, hanging ears, a square body, and as a rule, a decay.

Bolognes are distinguished by a cheerful, calm disposition, always glad to their master, are very attached to people. They do not conflict with other pets, they can play perfectly with children, and if the child is unceremonious with him, the dog will behave quite restrained.
Bolognes care should be daily. Combning, brushing your teeth, wash your eyes, examination and brushing your ears, here is a complete list of what you need to do when care. Bolognia has a distinctive feature, with very thick wool it basically does not sink. All this makes Bolognaz an unsurpassed dog-carrier.
The dog needs to be trained from a get old months. He is very obedient, and you will not face any problems. Very mobile.

The size at the withers is 20-30 cm weight from 2.5 kg to 4 kg. Cost from breeders from $ 180 to $ 850.

Maltese

In the eleventh place, Maltese Bologna (Maltese). This is an ancient breed of dogs, the origin is associated with the Mediterranean island of Malta. This is a small dog with an elongated body, thick white wool, proudly planted with a head and a very elegant gait.

This is a very friendly breed of dogs, they are affectionate, they play perfectly, they have a cheerful disposition and they love and attach to their master very much.
This breed of dogs can take people without experience in animal maintenance. They really want to be near their master. They love to walk, mobile.
Care for the Maltese beon should be every day and very close. Since they have thick long wool should be combed out every day and not allowed to confuse, monitor the ears and teeth, paws. They can suffer from long separation from their owner, so the dog should not leave for a long time alone. Friendly treats cats and other pets.

The size of the Maltese Bologna can be at the border of 20-25 cm at the withers weighing from 3 to 4 kg. The cost of the breed in the market is from $ 250 to U.S. $ 680.

Toy-poodle

Twelfth place in our list at Toy-Podel. The breed was bred in England in the eighteenth century. One of the varieties of poodles. Translated from German means literally "splashing in the water." Like all the poodles, very smart, it is easy to train, a friendly breed of dogs.

Suitable for keeping people who will be the first. Very playful, mobile, smart, is easily attached to the owner and perfectly trained. The main thing here is not to divorce the dog.
The care is not very picky. It is necessary to monitor general health, in general, the dog has good health.
Suitable for both older people, in the form of a companion dog, and children. However, it is necessary to ensure that the child does not inflict the injury to the dog.
Friendly treats all pets, including cats.

The dimensions are below 28 cm at the withers and weight up to 4 kg. The price of the breed from the breeder ranges from $ 150 to $ 870.

Eskimo Toy-Shpitz

In the thirteenth place, the American Eskimo Toy-Shpitz-this breed of dwarf dogs is bred in America from the White German Spitz and may well be a relative of Samoyed. To date, the most popular breed in America. It is divided into three types in height at the withers

* that-22.8 cm-30.8 cm
* miniature 30.8 cm-38.2 cm
* Standard 38.2 cm-48.3 cm

This dog will delight its owners with a very cheerful disposition, light in training, likes to ride in the snow. He has a gorgeous white hair with various shades, a magnificent tail and a beautiful collar around his neck.

Requires careful care. Every day you need to comb the wool, and twice a week a more rough brush. Slabs, and at this time increased hair care. It is often not necessary to bathe, it is enough to wipe the paws and process the wool with dry shampoo.
American Eskimo Toy-Shpits, a fan of frequent and long walks. This breed of dogs is suitable for cheerful, active owners, ready to share this activity with their friend.
Food can be mixed both dry food and a set of natural products. I must say that the Eskimos have an exquisite approach to choosing food. Therefore, in each individual case, you need to select food with a specialist.

The size of the American Eskimo Toy-Shpitz at the withers is from 22.8 cm to 30.8 cm, weight from 2.3 kg to 4.6 kg. The cost of the Eskimos is: from 500 US dollars to $ 1,000.

Brussels Griffon

Brussels Griffon is fourteenth in our list. He is also called Brussels Griffon or Bird Babanson. It was bred in Belgium and originates from a small hard -haired dog, which lived in the vicinity of Brussels.

This is a mobile not at all an aggressive breed. He is attached to his owner, and does not move away from him a single step. Suitable for pensioners to brighten up gray everyday life. It is divided into two subspecies: hard -haired and smooth -haired.

Care for different types is different. The hard -haired dog needs to be constantly inspected and pluck out the dead wool, and a smooth -haired one needs to undergo a special rubber glove and remove the wool. Carefully pass all the folds on the skin of dogs, otherwise it can become a focus of diseases and an unpleasant odor.
Brussels Griffon does not like loneliness, so if you have to leave your pet for a long time, do not choose this breed.
The dimensions of the griffin range from 18 cm to 20 cm, weight from 2.6 kg to 5.5 kg.

The market value is a dog of dogs: from $ 150 to $ 750.

Australian silky terrier

The fifteenth place is the Australian silky terrier. The dog is bred by dog \u200b\u200blines in Australia artificially. But now there is no information which breeds of dogs were used. There are assumptions that these were the Yorkshire Terriers.

These dogs are quite independent, which distinguishes them from all companions. This breed of dogs is equally treated with all family members. They are friendly to other dogs and dogs of the opposite sex.
It is distinguished by very good health, because During the excretion of the breed, sore individuals were eliminated both naturally and artificially.
In care, it is very picky, wool should be combed out every day or every other day, brush your teeth, be sure to wipe your eyes and trim the nails on your paws.
The food is simple: dry food. You can choose with the veterinarian.
The dimensions are 26 cm in the withers for the male and the weight for the male 6.5 kg. For a girl, the dimensions should be slightly smaller.

In nurseries, the cost of the Australian silky terrier is: from $ 250 to $ 850.

Rabbit Dachshund

The most interesting animal is the sixteenth place - a rabbit dachshund. This little funny creature is greatly imperative. Do not think that the dachshund lends itself to training. It can only be brought up, like your baby. She needs constant attention from the owner. And is characterized by a dominant character in relation to both the owner and the rest of the pets. This is a hunting breed of dogs, bred as hunters.

The care is simple, you need to go through the wool with a rubber glove, inspect your ears and cut your nails.
The diet can be both dry food and everything that your family eats.

This is the smallest animal in height at the withers from 16cm to 18 cm, but it has a fairly large weight of 3.7 kg and 4.8 kg.

The price of this breed ranges from from 300 US dollars to $ 750.

Pekingese

On the seventeenth line of our rating of Beijes. This ancient breed was bred in the Middle Kingdom for the emperors. She is more than two thousand years old.

Caring for such a dog is very difficult. If you want your pet to participate in exhibitions, care will be very complicated, truly royal. Well, if you just start a pet, leaving can be much easier. Be sure to comb your dog, follow your teeth and eyes. Often this breed of dogs suffers from inflammation of the second century. He needs to constantly rinse his eyes.

Food should be balanced, it can be dry food. Or you can feed it with simple food. Do not pamper the dog! No need to give him sweets.
The dimensions of the Beijes: at the withers from 16cm to 24 cm, weight 3.2 kg to 6.3 kg.

Breeders offer Beijes at a price of $ 100 to $ 650.

Affenpincher

In the eighteenth place of our list, Affenpincher. This breed of miniature pins was bred in Germany in the eighteenth century. The small affenpiever is similar to a monkey, so it translates from the German name of the breed.

Affenpincher is very easily trained, he will literally fulfill all your teams. A beautiful smart dog. Practically does not sink. Watchman's qualities are highly developed. Loves children very much. Initially, she was a hunter for rats and mice.
This is devoted to its master, a very affectionate dog. It is attached to the whole family, especially to children. He does not like to remain alone.
Care is quite simple. Three times a week you need to comb out, monitor the ears and brush your teeth.

The sizes of the breed: height at the withers 22 cm-30 cm, weight 2.6 kg up to 5.5 kg. Prices from breeders: This breed from $ 1,000 to $ 2,000 is quite expensive.

Gavan Bishon

On the nineteenth stage of our list, the Havana bishop. This breed of dwarf dogs was bred in Cuba. Pretty small sizes, but a fairly large weight of representatives of this breed of dogs.

The size in the withers is from 21 cm to 29 cm, and the weight is from 3 kg to 7.4 kg.

Care: the coat is long and thick, so it is regularly cut, you need to constantly comb. The dog is melting in the fall and spring. Particular care of the teeth, they need to be constantly brushed. Pay mandatory attention to the eyes and ears.
Food can include both dry food and ordinary boiled food. Give your pet to your pet in the form of fruits.
The cost of the breed in the market: from $ 500 to $ 1,500.

Koton de Tulear

Well, we concludes our review of Koton de Tulear. It is in twentieth. The dog’s breed is the roots that are on the island of Madagascar. This is a lover of indigenous people.

Koton is distinguished by a friendly, cheerful character. A distinctive feature is a sense of humor. A movable companion dog. Suitable for maintaining novice owners. Very attached to the whole family. Where will be built with each hotel member.

Koton has a very good health. Care requires constant, combing the wool so that it does not get confused in a lump. Follow the paws, cut your nails, inspect and brush your ears and teeth.

The veterinarian selects the food based on the characteristics of your pet. The food is not very whimsical. The dimensions at the withers are: 22 cm-29 cm weight: from 3.6 kg to 6.2 kg.