Extra Small Breeds

A small brown-and-white Chihuahua stands alert in green grass, facing the camera with large upright ears and bright, expressive eyes. The dog’s compact build and short coat are highlighted against a softly blurred outdoor background.

Chihuahua

Descended from a larger breed called Techichi, these tiny dogs were valued for companionship and spiritual beliefs.
A small tan Brussels Griffon stands on a dry grassy shoreline near a calm body of water. The dog has a shaggy coat, distinctive beard, and expressive dark eyes, looking attentively toward the camera. The background is softly blurred, highlighting the dog against the natural outdoor setting.

Griffon Bruxellois

The Griffon Bruxellois, also known as the Brussels Griffon, originated in Belgium to hunt and control rodents in stables.
A small white Maltese dog runs toward the camera along a grassy garden path. Its silky coat and fluffy ears bounce as it moves, while warm sunlight and softly blurred flowers and greenery create a bright, cheerful outdoor setting.

Maltese

The Maltese was originally bred as a companion dog and a symbol of luxury for royalty and noblewomen.
A small tricolour Papillon dog with a long, silky white coat and large black feathered ears sits on a paved path. The dog faces the camera with an alert expression, while a softly blurred background of autumn foliage in warm brown and gold tones creates a natural outdoor setting.

Papillon

Papillons were originally bred as companion dogs for European nobility and royalty during the Renaissance.
A fluffy tan Pomeranian walks along a dirt path in a green, tree-lined park, looking toward the camera with a cheerful expression and slightly open mouth.

Pomeranian

Pomeranians were much larger, and by the early 1900s, they had become firmly established as a beloved companion dog.
Apricot Miniature Poodle with a neatly groomed curly coat standing on a woodland path, facing the camera with its fluffy tail curled over its back.

Poodle

Poodles were originally bred as water retrievers, helping hunters retrieve ducks and other waterfowl.
A Yorkshire Terrier standing outdoors on leaf-covered ground, looking directly at the camera. The small dog has a long silky black-and-tan coat, upright ears, and a topknot tied with a bow, with a softly blurred background of golden grass and blue sky.

Yorkshire Terrier

Yorkies were originally bred in the 1800s to hunt and kill rats in mills and mines in Yorkshire and Lancashire, England.

Disclaimer: The size classifications provided for the breeds are based on the breed standards recognised by the Kennel Union of Southern Africa (KUSA). These measurements and weight ranges are intended as general guidelines only. Individual dogs may vary in size depending on factors such as genetics, sex, nutrition, and overall health.

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