Toy Breeds Ranked By Popularity:
↓ Skip directly to Herding BreedsKey Characteristics:
- Compact size ideal for apartment living
- Devoted and affectionate personalities
- Lower exercise requirements than larger breeds
- Often long-lived compared to larger dogs
- Many varieties suitable for allergy sufferers
>Ideal For:
These petite companions are perfect for city dwellers, seniors, and first-time dog owners seeking a manageable-sized pet. While small in stature, they make up for it with huge personalities and loving dispositions.
Understanding Breed Popularity:
A breed's popularity ranking often reflects its availability. More common toy breeds like Chihuahuas typically have more breeders than rare breeds like J apanese Chins.
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Size Range: The lower end of each height/weight range represents typical female measurements, while the higher end reflects male averages.
Toy Poodle
Origin: France
Purpose: Companion
Height: 10" or under
Weight: 4-6 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #5
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Yorkshire Terrier
Origin: England
Purpose: Ratting
Height: 7-8"
Weight: 4-7 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #11
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Origin: England
Purpose: Companion
Height: 12-13"
Weight: 13-18 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #13
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Shih Tzu
Origin: China
Purpose: Companion
Height: 9-10.5"
Weight: 9-16 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #20
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Pomeranian
Origin: Germany/Poland
Purpose: Companion
Height: 6-7"
Weight: 3-7 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #22
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Havanese
Origin: Cuba
Purpose: Companion
Height: 8.5-11.5"
Weight: 7-13 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #25
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Chihuahua
Origin: Mexico
Purpose: Companion
Height: 5-8"
Weight: 2-6 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #27
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Maltese
Origin: Malta
Purpose: Companion
Height: 7-9"
Weight: 4-7 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #37
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Pug
Origin: China
Purpose: Companion
Height: 10-13"
Weight: 14-18 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #38
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Papillon
Origin: France
Purpose: Companion
Height: 8-11"
Weight: 5-10 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #44
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Italian Greyhound
Origin: Italy
Purpose: Companion
Height: 13-15"
Weight: 7-14 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #56
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Chinese Crested
Origin: China
Purpose: Companion
Height: 11-13"
Weight: 8-12 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #68
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Biewer Terrier
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Companion
Height: 7-11"
Weight: 4-8 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #70
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Miniature Pinscher
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Ratting
Height: 10-12.5"
Weight: 8-10 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #73
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Brussels Griffon
Origin: Belgium
Purpose: Ratting
Height: 7-10"
Weight: 8-10 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #84
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Pekingese
Origin: China
Purpose: Royal companion
Height: 6-9"
Weight: 7-14 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #87
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Coton de Tulear
Origin: Madagascar
Purpose: Companion
Height: 9-11"
Weight: 8-15 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #92
Classified as 'Non-Sporting' with AKC
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Japanese Chin
Origin: Japan
Purpose: Companion
Height: 8-11"
Weight: 7-11 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #103
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Toy Fox Terrier
Origin: United States
Purpose: Ratting
Height: 8.5-11.5"
Weight: 4-7 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #108
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Silky Terrier
Origin: Australia
Purpose: Companion
Height: 9-10"
Weight: 8-10 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #111
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Toy Manchester Terrier
Origin: England
Purpose: Ratting, companion
Height: 10-12"
Weight: 6-12 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #115
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Toy American Eskimo
Origin: United States
Purpose: Companion
Height: 9-12"
Weight: 6-10 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #116
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Toy Xoloitzcuintli
Origin: Mexico
Purpose: Companion, spiritual guardian
Height: 10-14"
Weight: 10-15 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #119
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English Toy Spaniel
Origin: England
Purpose: Companion
Height: 9-10"
Weight: 8-14 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #146
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Russian Toy
Origin: Russia
Purpose: Companion
Height: 8-10"
Weight: 3-6 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #150
Note: Known as Russkiy Toy with CKC
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Affenpinscher
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Ratting
Height: 9-11.5"
Weight: 7-10 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #162
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