Whether it’s the Paris Hilton effect, the country’s general trend toward downsizing, or simply a newfound appreciation for lapdogs, Americans are embracing their petite pups. In fact, for years, two small dog breeds — the Yorkshire Terrier and the Shih Tzu — have landed a place on the American Kennel Club’s registry of Most Popular dogs in the U.S.
The top 10 smallest dog breeds (in alphabetical order) are:
1. Bichon Frise
2. Boston Terrier
3. Chihuahua
4. French Bulldog
5. Papillon
6. Pomeranian
7. Pug
8. Shih Tzu
9. Toy Poodle
10. Yorkshire Terrier
