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Small dog breeds

Are you looking for a small sized dog to love? Sometimes the biggest personalities come in the smallest packages…and fortunately, there is a wide range of smaller sized breeds to choose from.

To make it easy for you, we have put together a list of the most popular small dog breeds in Australia. Learn more about their history, temperament, common breed diseases and conditions and lots of other interesting facts to guide you to choose the right small dog for you and your family!

If you’re interested in looking at the most popular small dog breeds, see The Top 10 Small Dogs in Australia.

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Affenpinscher

Affenpinschers are lively and affectionate small dogs with a distinctive monkey-like face, a bold, curious nature and a playful spirit.

Australian Cobberdog

Australian Cobberdogs are loving and highly intelligent dogs that descend from the original Labradoodles. They work as therapy and assistance dogs.

Australian Terrier

Australian Terriers are energetic, adaptable and loving, small sized balls of fun. They love to please their owners and make great family pets.

Basenji

The Basenji is a hound dog and belongs to the smaller dog group.

Beagle

Beagles are famously gentle, even-tempered small to medium size dogs that are very popular with families. They are very social, love kids and make great companions.

Beaglier

Beagliers are cute, smart and energetic small to medium size dogs that are ideal for families with kids. They are highly trainable, love people and make great companions.

Bedlington Terrier

Bedlington Terriers are distinctive small to medium-sized dogs, known for their unique sheep-like appearance and lively, affectionate personalities.

Bichon Frise

Bichon Frises are small, cute, cheerful and affectionate dogs with a fluffy white coat, resembling an oversized cotton ball.

Border Terrier

Border Terriers are good natured and energetic small sized dogs that love to hunt and dig. They have a have a scruffy, wiry coat that gives them a cute, ‘junkyard dog’ appearance.

Boston Terrier

Boston Terriers are compact, intelligent, and lively dogs with a distinctive tuxedo-patterned coat and an expressive face that makes them instantly recognisable.

Brussels Griffon (Griffon Bruxellois)

The Brussels Griffon, also known as Griffon Bruxellois in Europe, is a toy dog breed.

Cairn Terrier

Cairn Terriers are cute, scruffy looking small size dogs with loads of energy and personality. Best known as the dog in The Wizard of Oz, they love being part of the family and being busy and active.
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