Dachshunds are one of the most popular breeds with short legs, making them a dog to remember. These beloved “weiner dogs” ...

Talk about a pocket full of sunshine! Just like large dogs, small dog breeds come with a variety of personalities. Some are ...

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

If you’re looking for a forever-small, adorable dog breed that’s ideal for apartment living, these five toy breeds stand out.

If you’re a small-dog owner, then you probably have a small-dog-sized chip on your shoulder — just like your little yapper with its Napoleon complex. Yes, small-dog owners are often defensive and for ...

When adopting a dog, it's important to make sure your lifestyle and living situation is compatible with the type of pet you decide to bring home. And although a breed doesn't entirely determine a ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Q: Among the dogs I've had over the years, my small dogs lived longer than my large dogs. Is this generally true? If so, why?

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 ...