5 Smallest Dog Breeds in the World

Dogs are known to be a “man’s bestfriend.”

For dog lovers, they considered them as their best companion in lives.

According to National Geographic Kids, dogs are “playful, friendly, and loyal animals” on earth.

Also, despite of being a loving pet, they act as a protector too especially when their fur parents is at risk.

They are willing to sacrifice their lives for our safety.

No doubt, these unique qualities of dogs made them as “man’s bestfriend”.

Moreover, like other animals, dogs came in a diverse range of breeds.

However, in this article, we will discuss the smallest dog breeds in the world.

1. Chihuahua

Chihuahua is the smallest dog breed in the world that is orginated in Mexico.

This smallest toy dog stands only for about 5 to 8 inches (around 13 to 20cm) and has an estimated weights of 1 to 6 pounds (around 0.5kg to 3 kg).

Its lifespan is 14 to 16 years.

No wonder, this toy dog is tagged as the smallest dog breed in the world.

Fact: According to the Guinness World Records, the shortest living dog in the world is a female Chihuahua, named Pearl, who lives in Orlando, Florida. This female toy dog only measures 3.59 inches tall and 5 inches long.

Source:Britannica

2. Pomeranian

Another tiny dog that is in our list is the Pomeranian dog breed.

This tiny dog originates in Pomerania, a region of Northern Europe.

Its size when stand is about 6 to 7 inches (around 15 to 18cm) and weighs 3 to 7 pounds (1 to 3 kg).

The lifespan of this smallest dog breed is about 12 to 16 years.

Source: Britannica

3. Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie)

Another smallest dog breed in our list is the Yorkshire Terrier dog that originates from England (Yorkshire and Lancashire).

This little dog only sizes when stand for about 7 to 8 inches (18 to 20.32cm) that weighs no more than 7 pounds (3kg).

The lifespan of this dog ranges from 11 to 15 years.

Source: Britannica

4. Toy Poodle

Poodle is among the list of smallest dog breeds in the world which is believed to be originated in Germany, but is frequently associated with France.

This lovely dog stands no more than 10 inches (≤ 25.4cm) and weighs between 4 to 6 pounds (around 1.8kg to 2.7kg).

With its size, no wonder that this dog breed is considered as one of the smallest dog in the world.

The lifespan of this dog breed ranges from 10 to 18 years.

Source: petMD

5. Papillon

Papillion is another smallest dog breed that originates from France.

This playful small dog breed typically stands about 8 to 11 inches (20.32 to 27.94cm) and has a weight of 4 to 8 pounds (1.8kg to 3.63kg).

The lifespan of this dog breed ranges from 12 to 15 years.

Source: DogTime

In our previous article, we discovered the 5 smallest dog breeds in the world.

And of course, if there are smallest dog breeds in the world, there are also largest dog breeds.

So now, we will unveil the 5 largest dog breeds in the world.

5 LARGEST DOG BREED IN THE WORLD
Mastiff	120 to 230 pounds (54 to 104kg)
Boerboel	up to 200 pounds (90.72kg)
Tosa Inu	100 to 200 pounds (45.36 to 90.72kg)
Saint Bernard	120 to 180 pounds (54 to 82kg)
Great Dane	110 to 175 pounds (50 to 79kg)

1. Mastiff

Mastif is at the top as the largest dog breeds in the world.

According to Britannica, the area of origin of this dog was during medieval England.

Its height is around 27.5 to 30 inches (aroung 70 to 76cm) and weighs 120 to 230 pounds (54 to 104kg).

Thus, making it on the top as the world’s largest dog breed.

Moreover, the lifespan of this dog ranges 6 to 10 years only.

2. Boerboel

Next in our list as the largest dog breed in the world is the Boerboel.

This dog breed originates from South Africa and is known as protector of farmlands and homesteads.

The height of this dog breeds is around 22 to 27 inches (55.80 to 68.58cm) and weighs up to 200 pounds (up to 90.72kg).

The lifespan of this dog breed is 9 to 11 years.

3. Tosa Inu

Tosa Inu is one of the largest dog breeds in the world that originates from Japan.

According to American Kennel Club, the height of this dog ranges from 21.5 to 23.5 inches (54.6 to 59.69cm) and weighs up to 100 to 200 pounds (45.36 to 90.72kg).

The life expectancy of this dog breed ranges from 10 to 12 years.

4. Saint Bernard

Originates in Switzerland, Saint Bernard is one of the largest dog breed in the world.

As per Britannica, Sain Bernard stands around 26 to 30 inches (66 to 76cm)  and has an estimated weights of 120 to 180 pounds (54 to 82kg).

Its lifespan ranges from 8 to 10 years.

5. Great Dane

Standing at 28 to 32 inches (71-81cm) and weighs 110 to 175 pounds (50 to 79kg), Great Dane is among the list as the largest dog breed itn the world.

This dog breed originates in Germany and its life expectancy is aroung 7 to 10 years.

5 Longest Living Dogs in the World

All living things on earth have life expectancy.

Some exist up to 100 years or even thousands like the Glass Sponge, while some die within a day like the Mayflies.

Longest Living Dogs in the World

Tagged as “man’s bestfriend,” dogs have shorter lifespan than humans.

In an article published by petMD about How Long Do Dogs Live?, it says that dogs’ lifespan vary from breeds and sizes and its average lifespan is only around 10 to 13 years.

However, there are some dogs that lives more than their average life expectancy.

And in this article, we will discover these longest living dogs in the world.

5 Longest Living Dogs in the World

5. Buksi, a Mongrel

The lifespan of a Mongrel dog breed is typically between 10 to 13 years.

Buksi from Hungary, had a very impressive years of living as he lived 26-27 years.

4. Adjutant, a Labrador Retriever

A Labrador Retriever dog breed has an average lifespan of 10 to 12 years.

Adjutant lived in United Kingdom and his lifespan was very impressive as he lived 27 years and 98 days.

3. Taffy, a Welsh Sheepdog

Welsh Sheepdog typically lives between 12 to 15 years.

Lived in United Kingdom, Taffy lived for 27 years and 211 days.

Taffy was also a Guinness World Record and was mentioned as the oldest dog in year 1998.

2. Bluey, an Australian Cattle Dog

Bluey, an Australian Cattle Dog from Australia, was once a title holder as the oldest dog before Bobi’s existence became verified.

This Australian Cattle Dog is expected to live around 13 to 15 years.

However, on Bluey case, he lived 29 years and 160 days.

1. Bobi, a Rafeiro do Alentejo

Bobi is a Rafeiro do Alentejo from Portugal, a dog breed that typically lives between 12 to 14 years.

However, Bobi surpassed this lifespan as he lived 31 years and 165 days.

The Guinness World Records acknowledge him as Oldest Dog after Bluey.

Conclusion:

And here ends up our discovery of the 5 oldest dogs on earth.

Dogs lifespan is shorten than us and as ‘man’s bestfriend,’ it is hard to us to witness the death of our furbybabies especially when we are used to be on their side.

So, we must love our dogs at all times and at all cost.

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