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Toy Dog Breeds: Small, Gentle & Apartment-Friendly (2026)
Toy breeds — Pug, Chihuahua, Pomeranian, Shih Tzu, Maltese — fit apartment life, travel easily, and bond intensely. Small size, big personalities.
18 breeds
Affenpinscher
Confident · Fearless · Funny
Small
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7–10 lbs
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12–15 yrs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Gentle · Affectionate · Graceful
Small
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12–18 lbs
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12–15 yrs
Chihuahua
Charming · Graceful · Sassy
Small
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2–6 lbs
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14–16 yrs
Chinese Crested
Affectionate · Alert · Playful
Small
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8–12 lbs
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13–18 yrs
Havanese
Outgoing · Funny · Intelligent
Small
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7–13 lbs
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14–16 yrs
Italian Greyhound
Playful · Alert · Sensitive
Small
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7–14 lbs
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14–15 yrs
Japanese Chin
Elegant · Loyal · Cat-like
Small
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7–11 lbs
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10–12 yrs
Maltese
Gentle · Playful · Charming
Small
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4–7 lbs
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12–15 yrs
Miniature Pinscher
Fearless · Fun-loving · Proud
Small
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8–10 lbs
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12–16 yrs
Papillon
Friendly · Alert · Happy
Small
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5–10 lbs
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14–16 yrs
Pekingese
Opinionated · Loyal · Affectionate
Small
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7–14 lbs
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12–14 yrs
Petit Brabancon
Alert · Curious · Affectionate
Small
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8–12 lbs
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12–15 yrs
Pomeranian
Lively · Bold · Inquisitive
Small
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3–7 lbs
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12–16 yrs
Pug
Charming · Mischievous · Loving
Small
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14–18 lbs
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13–15 yrs
Shih Tzu
Affectionate · Happy · Outgoing
Small
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9–16 lbs
·
10–18 yrs
Silky Terrier
Alert · Friendly · Joyful
Small
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8–10 lbs
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13–15 yrs
Toy Fox Terrier
Intelligent · Alert · Loyal
Small
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3–7 lbs
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13–15 yrs
Yorkshire Terrier
Spirited · Affectionate · Feisty
Small
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4–7 lbs
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11–15 yrs
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