Tiny, but feisty, chihuahuas are super energetic. Known as "purse dogs," they're between five and eight inches tall and weigh ...

You can’t go wrong with a lap dog if you’re looking for a pet that loves to cuddle. These tiny breeds prove that great things ...

"Good guard dogs often have a breed history of guarding livestock or protecting property," explains Dr. Liza Cahn, DVM, a ...

Chihuahuas are among the most recognizable dog breeds, often admired for their petite size and vibrant personalities.

All dogs are adorable, whatever their size—but some of the cutest pets come in permanently petite proportions. Although these pocket-sized pooches may take up little space, many of these toy dog ...

It existed long before humans started breeding the cute canines. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. One of the main genetic ...

If you believe the statements from various websites on the Internet, there are huge differences in the behavior of dogs based upon their size. You will find statements like: "Big dogs are lovable ...

New research finds a mutation that suggests the more diminutive canines’ DNA dates back to ancient wolves. By James Gorman Big dogs get all the glory. I don’t have a peer-reviewed paper to prove it, ...

The type of disease that your dog might get depends on how big it is, according to a new study. These differing risk levels of certain conditions between larger and smaller dogs may contribute towards ...

Happy little dogs are popular punchlines in Hollywood. In “There’s Something About Mary,” an annoying Border Terrier is repeatedly injured as the characters engage in slapstick antics, until the dog ...

Source: Peter van der Sluijs/Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 1.0) There are many stereotypes that people have about dog owners and their dogs. For example, I remember being in a movie theater watching ...