Content
- boston terrier
- miniature bull terrier
- Teckel or Dachshund
- french bulldog
- Chihuahua
- Miniature Pinscher
- Want to adopt a small dog?
Want to meet 6 small short-haired dogs? O size and fur are two factors that directly affect the time of adopting.
Most people who live in the city look for a small dog, adaptable to life in an apartment as well as looking for a short fur, so that the hygiene of the house is easier to carry out.
In this article by Animal Expert we offer you a Top 6 of short-haired small dogs so that, before adopting, it opens up its range of possibilities.
boston terrier
One of the best companion dogs, due to its character and its ease of training, is without a doubt the boston terrier, a small dog with very short fur. This way you won't have to worry about brushing it often.
miniature bull terrier
With a height between 30 and 35 centimeters the miniature bull terrier is a short-haired dog breed that stands out for the oval shape of its head and the aesthetics of its raised ears. Thanks to a very developed musculature, it has great physical strength, which makes it an imposing dog despite its size.
Teckel or Dachshund
without a doubt the teckel or dachshund it is one of the most charismatic and recognizable puppies due to its small size and elongated body. In addition, he also has short fur.
There are three varieties of teckel: standard, miniature and dwarf, formerly used for hunting rabbits. In all cases we speak of a very special and affectionate dog.
french bulldog
This breed, originally from England and therefore related to the English Bulldog, stands out for being a dog with very short fur and whose size does not exceed 35 centimeters. It looks a lot like the boston terrier with the difference that the french bulldog is more muscular.
O french bulldog has a very quiet character, sometimes even a little apathetic. Due to its characteristics it is considered one of the best small puppies for children.
Chihuahua
Originally from Mexico, where it is called chihuahueño, we find the small dog par excellence: the chihuahua.
It is a dog that does not exceed 23 centimeters in height, being considered the smallest race in the world. Although there are some types of Chihuahua with long fur, it is normal to find them with shorter fur, which gives the feeling of being even smaller than they are in reality.
Miniature Pinscher
This is a breed of dog belonging to the German Pincher family although its official name in the breed registry is miniature pinscher.
Originally used as a hunting dog for rodents due to its speed and small size, although nowadays it is only considered as a fantastic and sweet pet. It has an average of 30 centimeters in height and 6 kg in weight.
Have you recently adopted a female dog of this breed? We have a list of names specially designed for her.
Want to adopt a small dog?
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