Dog breed lists
Toy Dog Breeds
Toy breeds are the smallest of all. They were bred as companions, and many are affectionate and adaptable, though their size means they need gentle handling. Here are the toy breeds in our guides, most popular first.
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Toy
Yorkshire Terrier
A fearless terrier in a silk coat.
- 4–7 lbs
- 11–15 yrs
- Moderate energy
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2
Toy
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Royal lapdog, spaniel to the core.
- 13–18 lbs
- 9–14 yrs
- Moderate energy
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4
Toy
Pomeranian
A pocket-size dog with sled-dog swagger.
- 3–7 lbs
- 12–16 yrs
- Active
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8
Toy
Maltese
Professionally adorable since antiquity.
- 4–7 lbs
- 12–15 yrs
- Moderate energy
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9
Toy
Papillon
A butterfly-eared athlete in a toy body.
- 5–10 lbs
- 14–16 yrs
- Athlete
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10
Toy
Miniature Pinscher
King of Toys, fearless by nature.
- 8–10 lbs
- 12–16 yrs
- Active
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11
Toy
Italian Greyhound
The tiny, elegant Velcro greyhound.
- 7–14 lbs
- 13–15 yrs
- Active
How we picked
This list shows every breed in the Toy group in our guides, ranked by popularity.
Questions people ask
What are toy dog breeds?
Toy breeds are the smallest of all. They were bred as companions, and many are affectionate and adaptable, though their size means they need gentle handling.
Are toy breeds good family dogs?
It depends on the breed. Each guide covers temperament, energy, trainability and grooming so you can judge the fit for your home.