Although a quick discussion through social media claims that most people prefer large breed family dogs, large dogs may not be suitable for all living situations and family circumstances.
Small breed dogs are more convenient for apartment living and people who prefer a leisure walk around the block rather than an extremely high-energy life style.
People generally think that small dogs bark more and have more energy, but really, it just depends on breed selection and training.
A small dog will still get excited to greet you when you walk through the door. A small dog will enjoy sitting on your lap while you read and watch TV. A small dog will play with your children and grow with them as they grow.
The list of small dog breeds has changed since I last wrote about the top 10 best dog breeds for families.
Updated List of The Top 10 Best Family Dogs
Brussles Griffen
Pug
Some of the past breeds that did not make the updated list, but still deserve consideration are:
Maltese
Enjoy reading about small family dog breeds. Make a selection that best fits your family. This new addition to the family will last about 15+ years. That will be a lot of joy and a lot of precious memories.
Do you have a small family dog? What do you love most about them?