Border Terriers
The adorable Border Terrier is a small dog that loves to hunt and dig. This dog breed is always happy, lively and energetic. Their main personality traits are courage and kindness. Besides the fact that they are very intelligent, fearless, and ambitious, these toy breeds are also loyal to their families, loving and can get along well with other pets. The famous Border Terrier is the perfect pet for people who live in an apartment or small house and have kids because they love to spend time with children.
Many people describe this dog breed as amazing pets because they ‘play hard and love harder’. So, if you are an active family you should definitely adopt this breed. Nonetheless, the Border Terrier does not like to stay alone and it becomes destructive when you are out for long periods.
They can learn quickly new tricks and can be easily trained. If you want to have a friendly dog, you should let it socialize from an early age, because otherwise interacting with other people and animals will be difficult at maturity.
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My wife and i have a maltese , we are very happy with her. The only thing that you should know about a Maltese is that there hair can get matted She was born July 2 2020 and we got her at 5 months old and as today she runs the house. We could not ask for anything better.
MY SISTERS HAD MALTESES. THEY ARE DARLING. I HAD A PAPILLON AND HE WAS A HANDSOME LITTLE GUY – ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL – AND LOVING ….. I WOULD GET A PAPILLON AGAIN IF I WERE TO GET ANOTHER DOGGIE ……..IF I WERE YOUNGER …… THAT’S THE ONLY KIND I WOULD GET …..
Hi Glinnis, My husband and I are in full agreement….we love papillons! We had one, added another. They have both crossed the Rainbow Bridge now, and we just had to have another one. Too old to make it another pair, but she is our love, and also runs the house.
You may want to edit her birthdate…
I am now owned by my fourth Maltese. Once you have met this breed it is hard to consider another. They are meticulous, loyal, non shedding and loving. Who could ask for anything more? Oh – and faces like angels.
Too bad you did not include the poodle; I have 2 black, boy is 28 pounds, girl is 20 pounds, they are 10 years old, started out with me running, now we walk daily, they are very active, loving, so well behaved, go everywhere with me. I bought them from Inge S. in Fairfield, Calif. She definitely knows her poodles.
Interested in owning a small lap dog
A female Chihuahua makes a wonderful lap dog.. I have 2..
What? No Shih Tzu? We love ours and his playmate a Havanese.
They are bright and funny. He is stubborn at times.. They both require grooming.
We have a Shitzu also. She does not know a stranger and loves all people. I have a friend who has two Havanese and they are the same. Super friendly!!
I own a Maltese also and if you own one you need to be prepared for groomers fees every 2 to 3 months. But I love him dearly had him since he was a newborn.
I have a multipoo he is the best little guy ever, he is smart loving intelligent, he can be very clingy but I don’t mind he’s my buddy, I take him everywhere. I do have a question he is 5 now and he acts like he’s 50! He doesn’t like to go outdoors to play he would rather just be on my lap or carried around he has regular vet checks and grooming every 4 weeks eats grain free fresh food, not on any meds great teeth so he is healthy but he just wants to snuggle all the time, is it just him or is it his breed.
I can not BELIEVE that you have not included a Yorkshire Terrier in your list of the 13 most popular small dogs. Was it just a mistake? I won’t dare let my Yorkie read about your choices as she would be too upset!
I totally agree
I would be lost without my 2 little girls
I have a bichon frise he is 12 gets brushed every day he is a pretty white dog We love him like he is one of the children .
We have two Bichon Frise mix breeds. Oso, Bichon/poodle and Misty Bichon/Maltese. Both are rescue’s and are the center of our senior family. We could not love them any more than we do.
Thank you God for sending them to us.
I didn’t see a chihuahua listed. These are so sweet & smart. They aren’t all yappers & biters. We’ve had 2 & both excellent pets. Our first one died at 16. We now have a tiny 3 pound one that’s 13. She loves us so much. She’s small enough that we take her everywhere. She’s our baby.
Where did you buy your 3lb. Chihuahua?
I have a Havanese. Very much a people dog. But she has anxiety issues. Always by my side. But she has been trained and loves tricks. (In Havana they were used as circus dogs). But she is as sweet as can be.
What they really forgot was a Chihuahua. I have had 3 and you can’t get a more low maintenance, loving lap dog. Plus 2 of mine lived 21 and 22 years. My new rescue is just 1 year now.
I grew up with a collie (like Lassie) and my children had a golden retriever.
These are not small dogs but wonderful companions.
I enjoy your posts. So far no one mentions the Yorkshire dog. I had one for 15 years and he weighed 2 pounds. He was a real show stopper and knew it. He was very aggressive and could con you ought of anything by sitting up. I swear he sat up more than he was on all fours. I have pictures of him sitting up in a standard size dinner plate. He hated other dogs and wouldn’t have a thing to do with them. Again, thanks for your posts.