12 Small, Popular Dog Breeds That People Buy, Then Give Up

Before having a dog, it is always necessary to think about the pros and cons of the breed, because, despite its cute appearance and its small size, many can bring problems bigger than their size. Therefore, it is better to know these characteristics beforehand to assess whether you will be able to handle the difficulties.

We, from awesome.club, we want to honestly tell you what problems you might face if you decide to get a cute little dog. Perhaps, we will help someone to make the right decision and the dog will be able to gain a truly responsible owner.

This is one of the most popular dog breeds to keep in an apartment. It is very playful and adorable.

Unfortunately, the breed has its drawbacks. Yorkshires are stressed, have a tendency to hypoglycemia and brittle bones. Because their fur looks like human hair, they need frequent bathing and grooming. A lot of attention is especially important when they are young and can break their paws when jumping from a certain height.

The main distinguishing feature of these dogs is their fur. It is smooth, silky, structurally similar to human hair and has no undercoat, which has both a positive and negative side. The advantage is that it does not cause allergies and almost does not fall out. The downside is that it gets greasy very quickly and requires constant brushing and bathing with special shampoos. © AsiyaHot / Irecommend.ru

This little dog looks like a toy, it is not necessary to walk him every day. It is very neat and easy to teach him to eliminate in a box, or on a toilet mat. It’s cute, kind and affectionate. It is also very friendly with other races and recommended for families with children.

However, the shih-tzu is very attached to its owner and does not tolerate being alone for a long time, this is a big disadvantage for people who work from 9:00 to 18:00. Due to his “fur coat”, you need to think in advance about walks with him in the rainy season, because, it will be necessary to wash not only his paws, but almost the entire dog after each walk. And it is inevitable to shave it often to stay tidy.

We had a lot of problems with the fur. He was always with us. In winter, we brush it regularly, in spring, when the sun is hot, we have it clipped. © designrooms / Irecommend.ru

Little Russian dogs have a lot of energy, they like to walk, run and jump. Thanks to their good memory, they are perfectly capable of being trained.

Despite their intellect, they are quite restless. They can have an inexplicable fear of everything around them and therefore tend to bark very loudly.

The dog barks at any whisper outside the door. For good reason or not. Do it out of cowardice. And every time someone comes in the house and tries to get him, he hides under the couch and barks. © Alice_Litlay / Irecommend.ru

Dogs of this breed are great companions. Although they are independent by nature, they are very fond of the warmth, the care of their owners and they get along well with children. They love to climb into bed and sleep side by side.

They also don’t like solitude for a long time, and when bored, they make quite a mess.

In the morning, I couldn’t find my bra, I looked all over the house. Later, my dog ​​gracefully walked into the hall with the piece on his head like a hat. © Палата № 6 / VK.com

It is worth considering that the coat of the jack russell terrier sheds throughout the year, which makes it look like a domestic fur maker. So if you don’t think about daily cleaning, you should choose another breed.

Papillons get along well with other dogs and cats, they like to involve them in their games. These babies are among the oldest, living an average of 12 to 14 years.

Don’t even expect these dogs to sit quietly in your lap, stay still in your arms or “walk” in a bag, they are too active.

The breed is not suitable for very young and active children, who are still discovering the world, as it is likely that they will not be able to resist this friendly and fluffy animal, and can easily hurt it.

Dogs of this breed can have fluffy or straight fur. They are active, curious and fast, with good reflexes. They love their owners, they always like affection.

The critical disadvantage of a chihuahua is its very fragile bones, hence the ease of traumatizing it. Considering that the fontanel often does not close, it is clear that any fall can have serious consequences for the health of this animal.

These miniature dogs come from the Mediterranean. They do not like long walks, half an hour is enough for an adult animal and 15-20 minutes for a puppy.

Their beautiful fur does not require daily care, but regular care. Therefore, it is necessary to acquire the necessary tools, learn to shear, or turn to professionals.

It is enough to brush it twice a week to avoid knots. Of course regular clippings are a must, we have him clipped once every three or four weeks. Their fur is very soft, so they use scissors instead of clippers. © _piratka_ / Irecommend.ru

Despite a serious appearance, griffons are quite friendly and open. They are sometimes called dogs with a human face.

However, like other small dogs, they are very restless about the world around them. Griffons are generally proud and sensitive, so they can be defensive if provoked. Unfortunately, they are predisposed to a number of eye problems, so you need to pay close attention to your eyes.

It is very pleasant to have a Prazsky Krysarik (Prague Ratter), as it is quiet, likes to be close to the owner, and does it in the most discreet way.

It is better not to have such a dog if there are hamsters, mice or chinchillas in the house, because this breed was bred to hunt rodents. When they see mice, the hunting instinct manifests itself. They can sometimes attack larger dogs.

It can attack a Caucasian shepherd. It is true! The survival instinct fails when another dog walks by, or growls at its owner. © FoxLegion / Pikabu

They are very susceptible to the flu, so it is necessary to put on thick clothing when it is cold.

The main advantage of this breed is the beautiful white fur that makes it look like a stuffed animal. They are extremely open and fun. These cuties are very picky about their food, as they are prone to food allergies.

I have a Maltese puppy. It is quite kind, intelligent and obedient, but very demanding about food that must be warm, fresh and, obligatorily, with meat. But sometimes she’s possessed by a stray who secretly shreds trash, eats vegetable peelings, swallows tea bags, and scatters them around the house. And then, drooling, chewing and belching, she slowly resumes her princess role. © Подслушано / VK.com

Long hair requires daily brushing with special combs. Knots need to be removed regularly with special small scissors. Without the long, well-groomed coat, unfortunately, the Maltese will look like it has a slovenly owner.

A typical flat muzzle and bat-like ears are the calling cards of a French bulldog. It’s easy to create it in an apartment.

Unfortunately, dogs of this breed are prone to very serious illnesses: problems with the spine, eyes, skin and breathing. They can’t stand the cold, heat and bad weather.

I have a cat and a French bulldog. My dog ​​quickly learned to eliminate only outside the house. He doesn’t like the rain: he refuses to go for a walk, he returns home soon. One time, it was raining, but he had to do his business! We left. He stood at the entrance and didn’t want to walk. I kept waiting for nature to force him out into the rain. But when the neighbor came out of the building, my dog ​​came in and went directly to the house. I opened the door and he ran into the cat’s bathroom. Now, when it rains, the cat has to share its litter box. © Подслушано / VK.com

Dogs of this breed snore a lot, so if snoring annoys you, it’s not a good choice.

Even though Norwich terriers are very hairy, there won’t be hair all over your house.

This breed’s fur almost doesn’t fall out unless you don’t take care of your pet. It is enough just to brush it at home. It is also recommended to make a trimming regularly, on average once every four months. But in my experience, it’s best for owners to brush their dog out of some old hair themselves, at least once a month. © Андрей / Tvoidrug

They are very active and noisy, and for people who prefer quieter dogs, this can be a disadvantage.

Do you have a furry friend? What kind of complications were you unaware of before having it and did you have to face them?