There is a wide variety of dog breeds, each with its own characteristics. Before adopting one, you need to know everything about their physical and emotional needs, the peculiarities of their temperament, and other details to be sure that you are fully trained to care for them. Small, furry breeds are a good example.
Small and furry dog breeds usually fit into what many families are looking for to adopt a dog: a small size to live in a flat or house of limited surface. If you also want it to be hairy because of the tenderness that its appearance transmits, you will be interested in knowing the varieties that exist. To discover small and furry dog breeds, in we recommend that you continue reading this article.
Bichon frise
The term frise refers to the French concept of curly, perfectly describing the hair of this breed. It is a small, playful, white and furry dog. It does not have a defined weight range, but the height does not usually exceed 30 centimeters.
The bichon frise has a flattened head, with a black nose and dark eyes. Their ears hang on each side of the head, always covered by a fine, long and curly fur. The hair is silky, with a single coat and shaped like a slingshot.
Australian silky terrier
Of British origin, this breed was developed entirely in Australia. Therefore, it is called in this way. Its tender and hairy appearance corresponds to the mixture that its breeders made between the Australian terrier and Yorkshire terrier breeds.
With a weight ranging between 3.6 and 8 kilos, it reaches a maximum height of 23 to 26 cm in adulthood. It has a fawn and bluish coat, soft, long and smooth that requires constant brushing and maintenance.
Here you can read about the differences between Silky Terrier and Yorkshire.
Poodle
All poodles are endearing because of their tender physical appearance. There are different varieties of this breed: poodle or small poodle and toy soy the smallest varieties, but there are larger ones, up to a giant. They are very playful, familiar and affectionate, although sometimes they bark a lot.
Depending on the variety of poodle, they reach a height ranging from 15 to 35 cm. Its weight is very light: from 1 to 3 kilos.
Here’s how to care for a poodle toy.
Maltese
Of very ancient origin, its presence is attributed in ancient Egypt. It is one of the most popular small and furry dog breeds. The Maltese is of medium weight (between 3 and 4 kilos) and with a height that oscillates between 20 and 25 cm. The coat of this breed is shiny, dense and pure white, although the pale ivory tone is also accepted.
If you like this small dog breed, we recommend reading these other articles on How to care for a Maltese and How to educate a Maltese.
Pomeranian
We recognize Pomeranians as small, furry dogs, with a living-stuffed animal appearance, and as affectionate dogs. They are also very intelligent dogs, being easy to educate since they quickly assimilate the orders. Its weight ranges between 1.5 and 3 kilos, with an approximate height of 18 to 22 cm.
In this other post you can know How to educate a Pomeranian.
Yorkshire terrier
Dogs of this breed are affectionate, furry and have great energy. Therefore, they are excellent companions of daily walks. They require a lot of attention and love, so it will always be claiming you to play or spend time with you. Its height of withers ranges between 15 and 35 cm and its weight ranges from a few kg in its toy variety to barely exceed 4 kilos. They are very long-lived dogs, living between 10 and 20 years.
In this other article we explain how to care for a Yorkshire terrier.
Pekingese
It is a breed of Chinese origin. Despite his small size, he is very brave. He has a noble, cheerful and affectionate character. Of moderate energy, the Pekingese does not require too much physical exercise, but it is convenient to take short walks to move, activate and receive socialization stimuli.
Its average height ranges between 35 and 45 cm, with a weight of 3 to 7 kilos. Its fur is smooth, long and abundant, with slight waves that approach the tips. Its color can be varied, although brown, reddish and orange predominate.
Papillon
The Papillon is another of the most famous small and furry dogs. He is very affectionate, playful and intelligent. Many people want to adopt dogs of this breed because they usually appear in photographs on the Internet, in paintings by famous painters and even appear in movies. Its fur is long, fine and smooth, with a height ranging between 20 and 28 cm and a body mass of 3 to 4.5 kilos.
Shih tzu
They are very affectionate dogs with great personality despite their small size. They are originally from China, specifically from Tibet, where they were considered for a long time as sacred dogs. The weight of the shih tzu ranges between 4 and 7 kilos and its height does not exceed 30 cm. It accepts different hair colors such as white, black, gold and brindle.
Here you can learn more about the temperament of the Shih Tzu.
Cairn terrier
Cairn terriers are furry, small, intelligent and affectionate dogs. They give a lot of company to older people and young children, but they also need their own space. Its weight is between 6 and 8 kilos, with an approximate height of 25 to 33 cm.
Now that you have seen these small and furry dog breeds, we encourage you to know these other small dog breeds that do not grow, with different types of hairs.
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