Many people who are thinking about getting a four-legged companion choose a smaller dog.
Representatives of small breeds really have a significant advantage over their larger counterparts: the smaller the dog, the less space it takes up in the house, car, and even in a bag if you don’t want to part with your pet for a minute.
Italian Greyhound
The weight of these dogs reaches up to 5 kg, and the average height is 32-38 cm.
Italian Greyhounds are very graceful and even aristocratic dogs, and they are also affectionate and playful. To have a more detailed idea of the breed, it is enough to know the fact that these dogs can reach a speed of up to 60 km/h in a dash.
Brussels Griffon
Brussels Griffons weigh 4-5 kg and are 23-28 cm tall.
They can also boast of a rather unusual appearance, which is why they often become the heroes of memes. At the same time, representatives of this breed have an excellent character, are very smart and are easy to train.
Pekingese
The Pekingese is one of the favorite dogs of Chinese emperors. Its weight is 3-3.5 kg, and its height is 15-25 cm.
Be prepared for the fact that such a pet will require special treatment from you. Pekingese are jealous dogs and do not show friendliness towards other animals, but their owners will be bathed in love and devotion.
Papillon
Weighing between 3 and 5 kg and standing between 20 and 28 cm tall, Papillons are a variety of spaniel, albeit a very small one.
Easily recognizable by their adorable butterfly-shaped ears, these dogs are friendly to people and animals.
For reference
Dog breeds are a group of dogs (Canis familiaris) that are similar in appearance to each other and have characteristic features that were obtained under human influence, through selection and are maintained by humans, and have a common origin.
