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Smallest Dog Breed in the World

Parashar Joshi
There are many dog breeds in the world. They all vary to great degrees. However, there is one breed that is smaller than all the others. This write-up provides information about the smallest dog breed in the world.
Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, Cocker Spaniels, Fox Terriers, German Shepherds, Doberman Pinschers, Great Danes, Rottweilers, Beagles, Dachshunds, English Sheepdogs, Bulldogs, the list of breeds is infinite. Small, large, thin, fat, black, white, brown, fawn, dogs come in various shapes, sizes, and colors.
However, here we focus only on the small-sized dog breeds, ones in an attempt to find out the smallest dog in the world. There are a lot of contenders like the Poodle, the Pug, the Shih Tzu, the Yorkshire Terrier, the Lhasa Apso, or the Pomeranian. However, it is none of these breeds.

Smallest Dog Breed in the World

The smallest dog breed in the world is the Chihuahua.
It is widely recognized the world over as a toy dog, and a natural toy dog at that. What that means is that a Chihuahua is naturally small in size, and is not bred to make it smaller.
This dog breed is named so because it was discovered in the Mexican state of Chihuahua in the mid 1800's. They are generally categorized into two varieties - short-haired, smooth coat chihuahuas, and long-haired chihuahuas.
Their head is wide, round, and dome-shaped. In contrast, their snout is very small and compact. The same cannot be said of their ears, however. Their ears are upright, flared, and point outwards at a near 45 degree angle. Their distinct ears happen to be one of their unique features.
Weight-wise, these dogs can weigh anything from a mere 3 pounds to around 9 pounds. They have short, thin legs, and their height is between 4 to 8 inches.
They are suitable for people who live in urban areas, etc. They require moderate exercise, which happens on its own in the form of their daily play activity.
Generally, their life expectancy is in the range of 11-16 years. Unfortunately, most chihuahuas are not comfortable with toddlers and young children. However, they make great pets for elders, singles, senior citizens, etc. They are always friendly with their masters and remain fiercely loyal to them.
So then, as far as world records are concerned, the title constantly keeps getting transferred from one dog to another. Therefore, rather than putting down the name of the present title holder and running the risk of the information getting outdated in the near future, it would be better if you google that piece of trivia and find the answer.