small dog breed

German Spitz – the return of the watchful farm dog Especially in rural areas, a German Spitz was omnipresent in ancient times as a domestic and farm dog and had a good view of its territory. Smaller Spitz were popular as lap dogs among the ladies. The popularity of the Spitz has declined so far […]

The Welsh Terrier is one of the rarest terrier breeds in the world. Its roots could go back to the Celts. In recent decades, its task has changed from hunting to companion dog. The intelligent small dogs are lovable family members but place high demands on their owners when it comes to education and workload. […]

Small, lively and a living ball of fur on four paws, so to speak: The Pomeranian enjoys great popularity as companion and family dogs. The reasons for this are obvious: Pomeranian are self-confident and intelligent cheerful natures that – well behaved – make their humans very happy. You can find all information about the cute […]

Miniature Schnauzer – watchful companion and family dog The Miniature Schnauzer may be small, but it is by no means a sofa cuddly dog. It is considered clever, attentive and open to many tasks. It prefers to guard the house and yard, which is why it must be well trained so as not to become […]

The miniature poodle goes through thick and thin with his owner and does not leave his side. The smart four-legged friend is intelligent, funny and an ideal family dog. He loves exercise, a species-appropriate activity as well as an extensive cuddle hour on the sofa. Since he always wants to please his caregivers, he is […]

The Miniature Pinscher, or “Min Pin”, is really small, but by no means an undemanding companion. Instead of a city apartment and handbag, the tiny creature prefers a large garden, long walks and work for head and nose. If you face the challenges in posture and education, you will be rewarded with an alert, active […]

Yorkshire Terrier – idiosyncratic adventurer in miniature Under the bow that he cheekily wears on his head, cute button eyes flash out that don’t miss anything. That’s how you know the Yorkshire Terrier from TV. You could think of him as a cuddly toy, but far from it: The Yorkshire Terrier is an agile action […]

The Welsh Corgi is largely unknown in this country. The dog became known mainly due to the fact that Queen Elizabeth II kept and bred Pembrokes for decades. Her last corgi died in 2018. In the USA, the short-legged corgi is enjoying growing popularity, in 2018 they were at number 13 in the “dog charts”. […]

Tibetan Spaniel – the little lion dog from Tibet Behind the breed designation Tibet Spaniel is not a spaniel at all, not even a hunting dog. In its Tibetan homeland, the “Jemtse Apso” is considered a popular house and family dog. In addition to alert – and loud – reporting, the little lion has one […]

According to legend, Buddha owned a dog that had the ability to turn into a lion. The Shih Tzu comes very close, at least visually, with its stocky physique, rounded head and lush fur. In terms of character, however, the small dog has little in common with the wildcat: Shih Tzus inspire with their cheeky, […]