What is the smallest breed of dog in the world?
Before you can say “Yo Quiero Taco Bell,” our search on “smallest dog” led straight to the Chihuahua. According to the Chihuahua FAQ, not only is the Chihuahua the smallest breed of dog in the world, it’s the only “natural” toy breed. That means that the Chihuahua is naturally small and, unlike toy poodles and other small dogs, it hasn’t been purposefully bred to be a smaller version of a larger breed. Chichuahuas can weigh up to nine pounds, but must be less than six pounds in order to compete in American Kennel Club shows. The dogs are usually between six and eight inches tall. They can have either smooth, glossy coats or long, shaggy coats, and both varieties of coat come in many
