Small (10-25 lbs) Dog Breeds

Small breeds (10-25 lbs) offer the best of both worlds - compact enough for apartments but sturdy enough for active play. Great for families and singles alike.

50 breeds in this category

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Affenpinscher

7-10 lbs 9-12"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Affectionate Playful Highly Intelligent

Afghan Hound

50-60 lbs 25-27"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Highly Intelligent Energetic Independent

Africanis

55-100 lbs 20-24"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Affectionate Great with Kids Dog-Friendly

Aidi

50-55 lbs 20-24"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Affectionate Great with Kids Protective

Airedale Terrier

50-70 lbs 22-24"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Affectionate Great with Kids Playful

Akbash

80-140 lbs 27-34"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Protective Highly Intelligent Independent

Akita

70-130 lbs 24-28"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Affectionate Protective Highly Intelligent

Alaskan Klee Kai

10-22 lbs 13-17"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Affectionate Playful Highly Intelligent

Alaskan Malamute

75-85 lbs 23-25"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Affectionate Great with Kids Playful

Alpine Dachsbracke

33-40 lbs 13-15"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Affectionate Great with Kids Dog-Friendly

American English Coonhound

45-65 lbs 23-26"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Affectionate Great with Kids Dog-Friendly

American Eskimo Dog

25-35 lbs 15-19"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Affectionate Great with Kids Dog-Friendly

American Foxhound

60-70 lbs 21-25"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Affectionate Great with Kids Dog-Friendly

American Hairless Terrier

12-16 lbs 12-16"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Affectionate Great with Kids Dog-Friendly

American Pit Bull Terrier

30-60 lbs 17-21"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Affectionate Great with Kids Playful

American Staffordshire Terrier

40-70 lbs 17-19"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Affectionate Great with Kids Playful

American Water Spaniel

25-45 lbs 15-18"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Affectionate Great with Kids Playful

Anatolian Shepherd Dog

80-150 lbs 27-29"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Great with Kids Protective Highly Intelligent

Anglo-Francais de Petite Venerie

35-44 lbs 19-22"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Affectionate Great with Kids Dog-Friendly

Appenzeller Sennenhund

48-70 lbs 19-22"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Affectionate Great with Kids Playful

Arabian Greyhound

40-55 lbs 24-28"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Highly Intelligent Energetic Independent

Arabian Saluki

35-55 lbs 22-28"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Affectionate Highly Intelligent Energetic

Argentine Dogo

80-100 lbs 24-27"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Affectionate Great with Kids Protective

Argentine Pila Dog

9-25 lbs 10-18"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Affectionate Great with Kids Dog-Friendly

Ariegeois

55-66 lbs 20-24"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Affectionate Great with Kids Dog-Friendly

Armant

50-65 lbs 21-23"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Affectionate Great with Kids Playful

Australian Cattle Dog

35-50 lbs 17-20"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Affectionate Playful Protective

Australian Kelpie

25-45 lbs 17-20"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Affectionate Great with Kids Dog-Friendly

Australian Shepherd

40-65 lbs 18-23"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Affectionate Great with Kids Dog-Friendly

Australian Terrier

15-20 lbs 10-11"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Affectionate Great with Kids Playful

Austrian Black and Tan Hound

33-49 lbs 19-22"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Affectionate Great with Kids Dog-Friendly

Austrian Pinscher

26-40 lbs 16-20"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Affectionate Great with Kids Playful

Azawakh

33-55 lbs 23-29"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Protective Highly Intelligent Energetic

Bangkaew Dog

35-55 lbs 17-21"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Affectionate Playful Protective

Barbet

35-65 lbs 19-25"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Affectionate Great with Kids Dog-Friendly

Basenji

22-24 lbs 16-17"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Playful Highly Intelligent Energetic

Basque Shepherd Dog

37-66 lbs 18-24"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Affectionate Great with Kids Dog-Friendly

Basset Hound

40-65 lbs 11-15"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Affectionate Great with Kids Dog-Friendly

Beagle

20-30 lbs 13-15"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Affectionate Great with Kids Dog-Friendly

Bearded Collie

45-55 lbs 20-22"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Affectionate Great with Kids Dog-Friendly

Beauceron

70-110 lbs 24-28"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Affectionate Great with Kids Playful

Bedlington Terrier

17-23 lbs 15-18"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Affectionate Great with Kids Playful

Belgian Laekenois

55-65 lbs 22-26"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Affectionate Great with Kids Playful

Belgian Malinois

40-80 lbs 22-26"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Affectionate Playful Protective

Belgian Sheepdog

45-75 lbs 22-26"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Affectionate Great with Kids Playful

Belgian Tervuren

45-75 lbs 22-26"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Affectionate Great with Kids Playful

Bergamasco Sheepdog

57-84 lbs 22-24"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Affectionate Great with Kids Dog-Friendly

Berger Picard

50-70 lbs 21-26"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Affectionate Great with Kids Dog-Friendly

Bernese Mountain Dog

70-115 lbs 23-28"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Affectionate Great with Kids Dog-Friendly

Bhutia Sheepdog

55-88 lbs 22-26"
Energy: ★★★★★
Training: ★★★★★
Affectionate Protective Highly Intelligent