20 breeds in this group

Toy Dog Breeds — Complete Guide

Companion dogs bred for their small size and loving nature. Toy breeds make ideal lap dogs and are perfect for apartment living.

Avg Energy: 3.0/5

Avg Trainability: 3.3/5

Avg Kid-Friendly: 3.3/5

Foundation Stock Herding Hound Hybrid Miscellaneous Non-Sporting Sporting Terrier Toy Working

Papillon

France/Belgium · 14-16 years

2-5 kg · Shedding 2/5

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

England · 12-15 years

5-8 kg · Shedding 3/5

Pug

China · 13-15 years

6-8 kg · Shedding 4/5

Chinese Crested

China/Africa · 13-18 years

2-5 kg · Shedding 1/5

Toy Fox Terrier

United States · 13-15 years

2-3 kg · Shedding 1/5

Havanese

Cuba · 14-16 years

3-6 kg · Shedding 1/5

Italian Greyhound

Italy · 14-15 years

3-5 kg · Shedding 1/5

Miniature Pinscher

Germany · 12-16 years

4-5 kg · Shedding 2/5

Chihuahua

Mexico · 14-16 years

1-3 kg · Shedding 2/5

Bolognese

Italy · 12-14 years

3-4 kg · Shedding 1/5

English Toy Spaniel

England · 10-12 years

4-6 kg · Shedding 3/5

Japanese Chin

Japan/China · 10-12 years

1-5 kg · Shedding 3/5

Shih Tzu

China/Tibet · 10-18 years

4-7 kg · Shedding 1/5

Pomeranian

Germany/Poland · 12-16 years

1-3 kg · Shedding 4/5

Brussels Griffon

Belgium · 12-15 years

3-5 kg · Shedding 2/5

Silky Terrier

Australia · 13-15 years

4-5 kg · Shedding 1/5

Maltese

Malta · 12-15 years

1-4 kg · Shedding 1/5

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Biewer Terrier

Germany · 16-18 years

2-4 kg · Shedding 1/5

Yorkshire Terrier

England · 11-15 years

2-3 kg · Shedding 1/5

Pekingese

China · 12-14 years

3-6 kg · Shedding 4/5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Toy dogs?

Companion dogs bred for their small size and loving nature. Toy breeds make ideal lap dogs and are perfect for apartment living.

How many Toy breeds are there?

There are 20 Toy breeds in our database. Popular examples include Papillon, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Pug.

Are Toy dogs good family pets?

Toy breeds average 3.3/5 for kid-friendliness and 3.3/5 for trainability. The most family-friendly Toy breeds include Papillon, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Pug. Individual breed traits vary, so always research specific breeds.