10. Papillon

10. Papillon
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There’s no mistaking those trademark ears on the Papillon.

Some say they offset that tiny face, but most agree that they look like butterfly wings, which is how this breed ended up with a name that means “butterfly” in French.

Don’t mistake this dog as being uppity or uptight; it likes to cut loose and zip through an agility obstacle course and retrieve flying objects, all while displaying a cheerful, curious, and clever personality.

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11. Toy American Eskimo

11. Toy American Eskimo
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This is a chill kind of dog, and we don’t mean that because “Eskimo” is in its name.

This breed really has a well-balanced personality that’s neither overly aggressive nor painfully shy.

Eskies, as their affectionately known, seem to consistently have a friendly smile and sweet expression.

It’s hard to believe they only weigh around ten pounds with all that white fluff.

They actually have two coats: a dense undercoat and another longer coat of guard hair.

They’re likely to dazzle you with their ease of learning new tricks and their speedy agility in dog sports.

12. Norfolk terrier

12. Norfolk terrier
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Talk about cuteness overload! You’ll want to scoop up this adorable and cuddly furball and snuggle all day but remember: “Terrier” is part of their name.

They’re spirited, outgoing, and friendly, but they’ll also chase any small thing that moves, so they probably shouldn’t be trusted to play off-leash unless in a fenced-in yard.

Plus, they’re not so keen on small critters living in the same house.

So yes, they will fit on your lap and might even linger for a few minutes of snuggling, but only after they’ve used up all their energy in playtime.

13. Miniature pinscher

13. Miniature pinscher
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Nope. These aren’t mini Doberman pinschers. If these dogs could talk, they would politely refer to themselves as the “King of the Toys,” as in the toy breed.

The little lean machines are lively and vigorous and need plenty of activity. In fact, you’ll probably tire out before they do.

Their curiosity seems to be endless, and they’re quick to pick up new commands.

They give swagger new meaning with their distinctive hackney gait (a high knee and hock action) that looks quite showy; judges specifically look for that in competitions.

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