Largest breeds: Companion and toy dogs

Among the 23 breeds in the “Companion and toy dogs” group, this ranking lists the ten with the highest average adult weight (the midpoint of the typical range). Ties are broken by average height, then alphabetical order. Individual dogs can fall outside these ranges.

No. 1 — Poodleabout 16.5 kg on average (3–30 kg)Intelligent, cheerful and barely shedding, the Poodle comes in four sizes, from Toy to Standard, and adapts to almost any household.
No. 2 — Tibetan Terrierabout 11 kg on average (8–14 kg)A shaggy dog from the Tibetan mountains, the Tibetan Terrier is cheerful, affectionate and hardy. It sheds very little.
No. 3 — French Bulldogabout 11 kg on average (8–14 kg)Compact, funny and very cuddly, the French Bulldog is an ideal city companion, as long as it is well protected from heat.
No. 4 — Boston Terrierabout 8 kg on average (4.5–11.5 kg)Nicknamed the 'American gentleman' for its tuxedo coat, the Boston Terrier is cheerful, affectionate and easy to live with in the city.
No. 5 — Pugabout 7 kg on average (6–8 kg)A small dog with a wrinkled face and a comic nature, the Pug is affectionate, sociable and made for indoor life, away from the heat.
No. 6 — Cavalier King Charles Spanielabout 6.5 kg on average (5–8 kg)Gentle, affectionate and always good-natured, the Cavalier King Charles is an ideal family companion, in a house or an apartment.
No. 7 — Lhasa Apsoabout 6.5 kg on average (5–8 kg)A small, long-coated guardian of Tibetan monasteries, the Lhasa Apso is proud, watchful and very attached to its family.
No. 8 — Shih Tzuabout 6.3 kg on average (4.5–8 kg)Gentle, cuddly and full of charm, the Shih Tzu is a calm little companion dog, perfect for apartments but sensitive to heat.
No. 9 — Löwchenabout 6 kg on average (4–8 kg)Famous for its traditional 'little lion' clip, this European bichon is cheerful, lively and very affectionate.
No. 10 — Tibetan Spanielabout 5.5 kg on average (4–7 kg)A small dog from Tibetan monasteries, the Tibetan Spaniel is lively, intelligent and affectionate, with an almost cat-like independence.