The 10 lightest dog breeds

This ranking orders breeds by the midpoint of their typical adult weight range, lowest first (a breed weighing 2–4 kg counts as 3 kg). When two breeds tie, the one with the lower average height comes first, then alphabetical order. These are breed ranges: individual dogs can differ.

No. 1 — Chihuahuaabout 2.3 kg on average (1.5–3 kg)The world's smallest dog has a big personality: lively, loyal and brave, the Chihuahua is an ideal companion for city life.
No. 2 — Russian Toyabout 2.3 kg on average (1.5–3 kg)A tiny, elegant dog with large ears, the Russian Toy (Russkiy Toy) is lively, cheerful and very attached to its owners.
No. 3 — Pomeranianabout 2.4 kg on average (1.5–3.2 kg)A tiny ball of fluff with a big personality, the Pomeranian is lively, playful and devoted to its owners.
No. 4 — Yorkshire Terrierabout 2.6 kg on average (2–3.2 kg)A small dog with a silky coat and a terrier's spirit, the Yorkie is lively, cuddly and deeply attached to its owners. It sheds very little.
No. 5 — Japanese Chinabout 2.7 kg on average (1.8–3.5 kg)An elegant little dog of the Japanese nobility, the Japanese Chin is calm, refined and very affectionate with its family.
No. 6 — Papillonabout 3.3 kg on average (1.5–5 kg)Recognisable by its large, fringed ears shaped like butterfly wings, this little dog is lively, clever and surprisingly athletic.
No. 7 — Bologneseabout 3.3 kg on average (2.5–4 kg)A small, all-white Italian bichon with a fluffy coat, the Bolognese is calm, affectionate and devoted to its owners.
No. 8 — Malteseabout 3.5 kg on average (3–4 kg)A small dog with a long, silky white coat, the Maltese is gentle, playful and devoted to its owners. It sheds very little.
No. 9 — Chinese Crested Dogabout 3.8 kg on average (2–5.5 kg)An elegant little dog, hairless or long-coated (Powder Puff), the Chinese Crested is affectionate, cheerful and devoted to its owners.
No. 10 — Australian Silky Terrierabout 4 kg on average (3.5–4.5 kg)Close to the Yorkie but slightly larger, the Silky Terrier is a small, silky-coated terrier that is lively, playful and affectionate.