Meet the  Top 10 World's Smallest Dog Breeds

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Chihuahua

Chihuahuas: world's smallest breed. Long/short coats, various colors. Two head shapes: apple/deer. Weigh 4-6lbs, stand 5-8in tall. Only one breed, but lots of variation.

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Brussels Griffon

Brussels Griffon: Rare Belgian breed. Terrier roots, now popular pets. 7-10in tall, 8-10lbs. Rough/smooth coats, 4 colors. Regular grooming for rough, weekly brushing for smooth. Daily walk, relaxed indoors.

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Pomeranian

Pomeranians: Spitz breed, popular pets. 6-7in tall, 3-7lbs. Over two dozen colors. Double coat, grooming required. Shed undercoat twice a year.

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Affenpinscher

Chihuahuas: world's smallest breed. Long/short coats, various colors. Two head shapes: apple/deer. Weigh 4-6lbs, stand 5-8in tall. Only one breed, but lots of variation.

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Papillon

Papillon: Ears like butterflies, part of spaniel family. 8-11in tall, 5-10lbs. Friendly, happy, alert. Good with kids, strangers, pets. Great companions, bit vocal.

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Yorkshire Terrier

Yorkshire Terriers: Ratters turned beloved companions. 7-8in tall, around 7lbs. 10th most popular breed. Long, hypoallergenic coats. Grooming necessary.

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Russian Toy

Russian Toy: Dreamy Russian breed. Unknown till 1990s. 8-11in tall, up to 6.5lbs. Smooth/long coats. Resembles Chihuahua and papillon. Big ears with feathered edges.

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Toy Fox Terrier

Chihuahuas: world's smallest breed. Long/short coats, various colors. Two head shapes: apple/deer. Weigh 4-6lbs, stand 5-8in tall. Only one breed, but lots of variation.

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Japanese Chin

Japanese Chin: Loving, family-oriented. Friendly but reserved with strangers. Personality shaped by owner. Mellow or playful based on owner's nature.

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Chinese Crested

Chinese Crested: Recognizable, small breed. 8-12in tall, 11-13lbs. Hairless with crest, socks, and tail plume. Some have full coat as "powder puffs" due to recessive gene.