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America’s Most Popular Small Dog Breeds in 2025

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America’s Most Popular Small Dog Breeds in 2025

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America's Most Popular Small Dog Breeds in 2025
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57. Norwegian Lundehund
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56. Lancashire Heeler
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55. Cesky Terrier
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54. Dandie Dinmont Terrier
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53. Sealyham Terrier
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52. Affenpinscher
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51. Australian Terrier
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50. Portuguese Podengo Pequeno
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49. Lakeland Terrier
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48. Löwchen
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47. Russian Toy
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46. English Toy Spaniel
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45. Smooth Fox Terrier
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44. Bedlington Terrier
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43. Norfolk Terrier
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42. Tibetan Spaniel
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41. Welsh Terrier
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40. Xoloitzcuintli (Toy)
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39. American Eskimo Dog (Toy & Miniature)
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38. Manchester Terrier
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37. Wire Fox Terrier
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36. Parson Russell Terrier
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35. Silky Terrier
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34. Toy Fox Terrier
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33. Shipperke
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32. Norwich Terrier
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31. Japanese Chin
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30. Border Terrier
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29. Lhasa Apso
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28. Coton de Tulear
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27. Pekingese
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26. Brussels Griffon
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25. Rat Terrier
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24. Basenji
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23. Miniature Pinscher
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22. Cairn Terrier
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21. Biewer Terrier
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20. Chinese Crested
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19. Russell Terrier
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18. Italian Greyhound
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17. Scottish Terrier
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16. Bichon Frise
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15. Papillon
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14. Shiba Inu
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13. West Highland White Terrier
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12. Pug
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11. Maltese
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10. Shetland Sheepdog
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9. Chihuahua
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8. Havanese
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7. Boston Terrier
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6. Pomeranian
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5. Shih Tzu
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4. Miniature Schnauzer
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3. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
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2. Yorkshire Terrier
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1. Beagle
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America's Most Popular Small Dog Breeds in 2025
57. Norwegian Lundehund
56. Lancashire Heeler
55. Cesky Terrier
54. Dandie Dinmont Terrier
53. Sealyham Terrier
52. Affenpinscher
51. Australian Terrier
50. Portuguese Podengo Pequeno
49. Lakeland Terrier
48. Löwchen
47. Russian Toy
46. English Toy Spaniel
45. Smooth Fox Terrier
44. Bedlington Terrier
43. Norfolk Terrier
42. Tibetan Spaniel
41. Welsh Terrier
40. Xoloitzcuintli (Toy)
39. American Eskimo Dog (Toy & Miniature)
38. Manchester Terrier
37. Wire Fox Terrier
36. Parson Russell Terrier
35. Silky Terrier
34. Toy Fox Terrier
33. Shipperke
32. Norwich Terrier
31. Japanese Chin
30. Border Terrier
29. Lhasa Apso
28. Coton de Tulear
27. Pekingese
26. Brussels Griffon
25. Rat Terrier
24. Basenji
23. Miniature Pinscher
22. Cairn Terrier
21. Biewer Terrier
20. Chinese Crested
19. Russell Terrier
18. Italian Greyhound
17. Scottish Terrier
16. Bichon Frise
15. Papillon
14. Shiba Inu
13. West Highland White Terrier
12. Pug
11. Maltese
10. Shetland Sheepdog
9. Chihuahua
8. Havanese
7. Boston Terrier
6. Pomeranian
5. Shih Tzu
4. Miniature Schnauzer
3. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
2. Yorkshire Terrier
1. Beagle

America's Most Popular Small Dog Breeds in 2025

There's a reason why dogs are considered man's best friend. Dogs are owned by nearly 60 million people in the U.S. — more than any other type of pet. What's not to love about these furry friends? They're great companions, and they can even be good for your health, according to numerous sources. Studies show that dog owners live longer than those who don't own a dog.

Whether you're currently a dog owner or you're considering getting a furry friend for the family, the sheer number of breeds out there can be overwhelming. Many dog owners prefer large breeds, but there are plenty of benefits to having a smaller dog as well.

Generally, a large dog is considered one over 60 pounds, and a small dog is one under 25 pounds. Anything in between is considered a medium-sized dog. While small dogs aren't exactly the type to guard your home or protect your family, there are plenty of benefits to having a dog this size.

On average, small dogs live longer than large breeds, and they're the perfect size to take on family outings. Even though they're small, they still give plenty of love and affection, providing the type of companionship you need to get you through the day.

We've created a list of the most popular small dog breeds in America, based on data from the American Kennel Club (AKC). We used the AKC's list of the most popular dog breeds for 2024 and included any breed under 25 pounds, according to the information the AKC provided about each breed.

Here's a look at America's favorite small dog breeds.

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