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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.
19 breeds
Affenpinscher
Confident ยท Fearless ยท Funny
Small
ยท
7-10 lbs
ยท
12-15 yrs
Bolognese
Affectionate ยท Devoted ยท Docile
Small
ยท
9-14 lbs
ยท
12-14 yrs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Gentle ยท Affectionate ยท Graceful
Small
ยท
12-18 lbs
ยท
12-15 yrs
Chihuahua
Charming ยท Graceful ยท Sassy
Small
ยท
2-6 lbs
ยท
14-16 yrs
Chinese Crested
Affectionate ยท Alert ยท Playful
Small
ยท
8-12 lbs
ยท
13-18 yrs
Havanese
Outgoing ยท Funny ยท Intelligent
Small
ยท
7-13 lbs
ยท
14-16 yrs
Italian Greyhound
Playful ยท Alert ยท Sensitive
Small
ยท
7-14 lbs
ยท
14-15 yrs
Japanese Chin
Elegant ยท Loyal ยท Cat-like
Small
ยท
7-11 lbs
ยท
10-12 yrs
Maltese
Gentle ยท Playful ยท Charming
Small
ยท
4-7 lbs
ยท
12-15 yrs
Miniature Pinscher
Fearless ยท Fun-loving ยท Proud
Small
ยท
8-10 lbs
ยท
12-16 yrs
Papillon
Friendly ยท Alert ยท Happy
Small
ยท
5-10 lbs
ยท
14-16 yrs
Pekingese
Opinionated ยท Loyal ยท Affectionate
Small
ยท
7-14 lbs
ยท
12-14 yrs
Petit Brabancon
Alert ยท Curious ยท Affectionate
Small
ยท
8-12 lbs
ยท
12-15 yrs
Pomeranian
Lively ยท Bold ยท Inquisitive
Small
ยท
3-7 lbs
ยท
12-16 yrs
Pug
Charming ยท Mischievous ยท Loving
Small
ยท
14-18 lbs
ยท
13-15 yrs
Shih Tzu
Affectionate ยท Happy ยท Outgoing
Small
ยท
9-16 lbs
ยท
10-18 yrs
Silky Terrier
Alert ยท Friendly ยท Joyful
Small
ยท
8-10 lbs
ยท
13-15 yrs
Toy Fox Terrier
Intelligent ยท Alert ยท Loyal
Small
ยท
3-7 lbs
ยท
13-15 yrs
Yorkshire Terrier
Spirited ยท Affectionate ยท Feisty
Small
ยท
4-7 lbs
ยท
11-15 yrs
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