Smallest dog breeds

The smallest dogs on WikiAnimals usually weigh under 4–5 kg. The Chihuahua weighs 1–3 kg under the FCI standard, and the Pomeranian stands 15–18 cm at the withers according to the AKC. The list also includes the Yorkshire Terrier, Prague Ratter, Russian Toy and Maltese, among others.

• Chihuahua: 1–3 kg (ideally 1.5–2.5 kg); the standard sets no height
• Pomeranian: 15–18 cm, 1.4–3.2 kg (AKC)
• Yorkshire Terrier: 18–20 cm (AKC), at most 3.2 kg
• Prague Ratter: 21–23 cm, ideally about 2.6 kg
• Russian Toy: 22–27 cm, at most 3 kg
• Biewer Terrier: 18–28 cm, 1.8–3.6 kg (AKC)
• Pekingese: 15–23 cm (AKC), ideally under 5 kg
• Maltese: males 21–25 cm, 3–4 kg
• Toy Fox Terrier: 22–29 cm, 1.8–4 kg (AKC)
• English Toy Terrier: ideally 25–30 cm, 2.7–3.6 kg
• Papillon: about 28 cm, under 2.5 kg or 2.5–4.5 kg

How the breeds were chosen

We chose the breeds with the smallest height or weight in the breed standard (FCI or, where noted, AKC), as shown in the physical table on each breed’s page. Very small dogs are fragile: they can be hurt easily by jumping or being stepped on, and they need care around young children.

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