Top 10 small breed dogs

Mar 12, 2009 2:20 PM by Vladimir Negron

Posted in Pets & Animals / Dogs

Great Dogs
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If you're thinking of getting a small dog because they're cute, cuddly and quiet, you probably should think again; what they lack in stature, they often make up for in arrogance. Sure, small dogs are cute, and some of them look cuddly, but not all small dog breeds have meek personalities. Like people, small dog breeds come with different personalities, so before you pick up your small, cute friend, it's a good idea to know exactly what you're getting.

Here are PetMD's top 10 favorite small breed dogs:

10. Maltese

A good dog for those with allergies (it's not a big shedder), the Maltese is friendly and often gets along well with other dogs and even cats. Just don't leave them alone too much, these companion dogs need human contact. Easily distinguished by their straight and long white coat; it may seem as though the Maltese has just stepped out of a doggie hair salon. However, over-coddling these adorable creatures can actually do them more harm them good, often leading to behavior disorders.

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One of the best dogs we ever had and still have (7yrs. old) is a cross between a Chihuahua and a Jack Russell Terrier. We got tricked because they said he was a full blooded Chihauhau, come to find out he was an accident, but the trick was on them...he is such a great dog in everyway.

We have had big dogs (pit/german shephard mix), pomeranians, poodles, and chihuahuas. They are all awesome, with their own individual personalities, all have been loyal as could be, great watch dogs, and incredibly loving lap dogs...yes, even the big ones thought our lap is where they belonged! You give any dog a lot of love and affection, excellent food, and take care of them as they are your family member...and any breed can be incredible family dogs...our pit/gs mix dogs were just as awesome as the little breeds! It's all in how they are loved and taken care of, no doubt about it and regardless of what anyone says, including those people who are against certain breeds, which are people who have never raised those breeds they complain about. We love all dogs, mutts to purebreds, they are all a gift to humans and love us like no other! Amen to treating them as family!! :-)

I have 2 malteses they are so adorable, and extremely smart and obedient and humble I talk to them like I would talk to a child. And they listen and obey, I have absolutely no problem with them at all. They both are God sent!

I have two chihuahua's one full blooded the other mixed and both get along great with children and other animals. they are not always noicey only bark when someone is out side door, they play well with the four cats we have. love to spend most of the time on my lap under a blanket.

Could you please tell me what breed of dog is on your advertisement? The little one the cutie pie. I am looking for a dog like that. Puppy. Thank You, Lynne Zarecki

I’m not sure what you have against “The Five”. I mean, four of the five panel members are on the right. The only creep is Bob Beckel. I admit, his creepiness makes the show a bit harder to handle. But Greg Gutfeld makes up for it! I LOVE him!! Beckel will probably have a stroke or a heart attack on the show one day and they can just shove him off the stage and continue on.

This is to Rusti, I have found that when teaching a new puppy to get used to brushing teeth, hair and nail trimming, the best thing is to GO SLOW. I have an 8 yr old Toy Poodle that hates to have her nails trimmed so I only do one paw at a time each day, until it's accomplished. The same with brushing hair, be very gentle and actually I use a people produt called WEN replenishing spray that helps comb through tangles. The "messy booty" stuff as I call it, can be helped by keeping the hair in that area trimmed with long haired dogs. No matter what, if you are gentle and give treats after, the dogs will behave much better. The same with teeth brushing, I use a spin brush on my cat even. She'll be 12 yrs old this May and lost a few teeth about 5 yrs ago. From that point on, after having her teeth professionally cleaned, I started using the spin brush and only until SHE let me know she'd had enough. Plus I brush her hair afterward (she's a Persian) that she loves, so all-in-all it is a pleasant experience. That's really the key. No yelling, or frustration. If you have to struggle, put it off until a time when you have more patience and they will learn to love whatever you're doing (or at least let you do it).

The BEST,bar none, is the Dachshund. I've had 3 over the years, and none have had a single character flaw! 2 of them had minor incidents of back pain,late in life, but they did all develope severe tooth problems later in life. These guys really always need to have their oral health well monitored. They are the smartest dogs I ever had, and the most loveable,faithful,and friendly to everyone, without becoming spoiled, or demanding. The only dog breed that could even come close in temperment might be the beagle.

I now have a pomeranian pup 7 mos old. What a character. They say if you start young that long haired dogs will take to grooming quite well. I've had this guy for 2 mos. now and he is scared to death to have his nails trimmed or his butt brushed. This has got to cease, cause puppys like to scratch things and Poms don't wipe when the poop! HELP!

I had large dogs all my life...German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers etc. My husband convinced me that a smaller dog was better for our townhome, and we got a Papillon. Best dog ever! She is as sweet as can be, friendly with everyone, extremely bright, loves children, athletic like a big dog, but will lay still on a lap any day. Would highly recommend!

I agree with Cris, how can you leave out the cavalier king charles spaniel! I have one and he is the sweetest dog I have ever met! He loves everyone and is always aiming to please. I love them!

I have a 1 year old Maltese and I couldnt ask for anything better. He is a happy go lucky loveable loyal companion. I love him to death and if I ever had to get another it would be a MALTESE forsure!!!

Thers are good reasons the Yorkie is the AKC Ranked number two in most popular breeds. They are terriers. Don't let that long beautiful silky coat fool you and especially that ribbon on top of their heads to hold the hair from covering the eyes. My dog Smoky, hero of the memoir "Yorkie Doodle Dandy "went through WWII with me. Learned hundreds of tricks and commands in the jungles of New Guinea. Flew combat missions and is the first Thearpy dog of record. Became a War dog Hero on Luzon saving men and planes from sure destruction. She has 8 battle stars on her Asiatic Pacific ribbon. "Four Pound of Courage" is what U. of Tenn college of Vet Med. calls her. "Smoky Dog Hero" in documentary near finished by the U.Eastern New mMxico. We were in show busineees for ten years after the war. Day of live televison She performed 42 weeeks without repeating a trick. She has six memorial natuionally. BRAVO! FOR ALL TOY BREEDS!Bill

Fully agree with Rev. B. King. Poodles are people. I have a miniature little boy and I'm always amazed by him. I talk to him never thinking that he doesn't understand. He is a people person and I love it that he loves all our family members but especially Mommy.

The Boston Terrier. They are the kings of small dogs. I never wanted a small dog due to personally having the opinion that they are yappy and less intelligent. Then I ended up with this Boston Terrier, who truly has been a great blessing. I have had him for 5 years and he has been my best friend ever since the day I brought him home. Truthfully I love this dog like he was a child to me. I owned a Lab once too that was a hell of a dog, but when it comes to little dogs these dogs are incredibly smart, loyal and so much fun. If your considering a lap dog, I personally don't know how you could not entertain the idea of a Boston Terrier.

I highly recomend the Maltese...it was my first ever indoor dog and she was the love of my life! Very good with my 7 year old, but they do require alot of love and attention. She was taken from me too soon when she got out the door that wasn't latched and got hit by a car...she was only 2! I miss her soooo sooo much!

POODLES ARE PEOPLE!!! NO TRUER STATEMENT - I HAVE OWNED A KENNEL FOR 20 YEARS ALL BREEDS AND MY OWN PERSONAL CHOICE FOR MY PERSONAL BABY HAS BEEN THE TINY TOY POODLE - THEY ARE SMART, LOVING, LOYAL, PROTECTIVE OF THEIR OWNER AND REFLECT THEIR OWNERS PERSONALITIES.

I have a Maltese/Chiwawa mix. I adopted him from a family that called him their happy little accident. They had no intention of breeding those particular dogs but it happened and I benefited from that happy little accident. My dog "Gibbs" looks like a large Maltese but his little butt is all ChiChiWa. He is so wonderful. He has brought me back to life. I treasure my little Maltese bundle of joy.

i think that this dog is sooooooooo!!!!! cute who ever has this dog u should be proud

I have a pup. I love her.her name is cookie! She is very playful. For holloween she gana be a bee.