Oh, the Joy of Being Owned by Small Dogs

If you're thinking about a new dog, here is a place to start. Get a great overview of how small dogs can transform your life. How to Choose a breed that's perfect, gender choices, adopting and purchasing options  and so much more.

View all the common and rare purebred dog breeds of the world, pictured in alphabetical order with links to breed pages.   Or, if you prefer a list, check out this page.  Thinking about a hybrid?  Check out this list.

Small Breed Puppies can be fun, but they also require some work.  Learn everything you need to know about turning that tiny puppy into a happy, healthy, well-adjusted adult.  

That puppy needs the perfect name, so scroll through our extensive list of pages all with a unique twist on finding a great name.  All categories of names are included.  Here is the place to start.

Interested in dog nutrition or can't decide what food to feed? You're not alone. Learn about quality foods, how to choose the best, and how to feed a puppy.       Or perhaps you'd like to check out one of our dog food reviews.   

Training is much more than teaching your dog to sit.  From house-training and socialization to obedience training, find out what it takes to have a very polite, well-mannered little dog and have fun at the same time.

Find everything you need to keep your dog healthy: Check out our section on preventative care tips or browse through our pages on common health concerns.

Even a short haired dog needs a little grooming and pampering from time to time. Transform grooming your dog from drudgery to bonding with these easy tips and techniques.

We don't often think about safety when we are having fun with our dog, but small dogs are vulnerable to many preventable hazards.  All you need to know to become an expert.

It's time for fun... So many things to see and do.  Become active with your dog so that both of you will have some fun. AND, there's even some fun activities for all Dog Lovers.

Older Adults love dogs as much as the "young folk" but many breeds may not work as well as others.  Want something a less active,  a bit less yappy, or just one that's easy to care for.  Browse our list of the best small dog breeds for seniors.

Short and sleek, rough and wiry, or soft and fluff...What is your choice.  For those who love to cuddle and play with fluffy dogs, we have the best list for you.  Check out which breeds we think will meet your needs.

If tiny is what you like, then you're in luck.  We've searched the world over to find the tiniest dog breeds...some will be easy to find but some are also rare and hard to get.  They all have one thing in common.  Extremely Little.

Are you one that prefers quiet?  Maybe you just want a dog that won't talk back.  More likely, you may need a small breed dog that is not going to ruin your relationship with your neighbor.  Less yappy dogs do exist.  Discover our choices.

Need a hypoallergenic dog breed that you can spend time with and not resort to all those nasty allergy symptoms.  Some breeds are difficult to live with if you have allergies.  Luckily, there are many that will love you, but won't add to your allergy symptoms.

If you have children now or suspect that your life will be blessed with kids in the future, then finding a dog that loves and tolerates kids is a must.  Don't think that big dogs are the only child-friendly breeds.  There are plenty of little dogs that love the kiddos too.