There are plenty of small dog breeds so you should be able to find a small dog to fit your lifestyle and preferences quite easily.  Some of the most popular small dog breeds in the United States are the Chihuahuas, Pugs, Maltese, Yorkies, and Toy Poodles. The small dogs are more popular with people who live in smaller homes or apartments because they don’t need as much room to run and don’t take up too much living space. The small dog breeds are also popular with people who travel a lot because they don’t take up as much space and travel well.

Even though these breeds are small, they are still typically courageous and bark a lot when alerted so they can be good for keeping you aware of any intruders to your home. A big reason why people love small dog breeds so much is that they make great lap dogs, and are easier to play with and spoil like a little baby.

Here are some of the most popular small dog breeds listed in alphabetical order:

Affenpinscher
Beagle
Bichon Frise
Boston Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Chihuahua
Chinese Crested Dog
Dachshund 
French Bulldog
Fox Terrier
Havanese
Italian Greyhound
Jack Russell Terrier
Lhasa Apso
Maltese
Mexican Hairless
Papillon
Pekingese
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Pomeranian
Pug
Schipperke
Scottish Terrier
Shetland Sheepdog
Shih Tzu
Toy Poodle
West Highland White Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Yorkshire Terrier

Whether you have an active lifestyle or just like to sit at home in front of the television, there is a small dog breed on the list above that will be more than willing to share your life with you.