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By Roxanna Coldiron, Martha Stewart
Puppies are irresistible. We fall in love with their big eyes, little button noses, fluffy tails, and clumsy paws. Their behavior makes us laugh, and we can never get enough of cuddling with a rambunctious puppy. And yet, like any pet, puppies grow up into dogs. Some breeds, like the Old English Sheepdog or Great Dane, will grow to become larger in size than most people. But not all dogs are destined to become giants. There are some breeds that stay small in size even when they're fully grown.
You may want a forever puppy if you are used to smaller animals. Maybe you have a small apartment or just want a canine companion that you can easily carry along with you anywhere you go. Small dogs are also great for families with young children or those of senior-age who are best matched with a breed they can physically handle. Some specialty dog breeds are mixed to look like puppies throughout their entire lives. For example, the Puggle is a mix between a pug and a beagle. Pugs and beagles tend to be smaller dogs on their own, but a combination of their genes produces a dog that looks like a little brown puppy even when it's fully grown. Yorkshire Terriers (Yorkies) also have characteristically puppy features no matter their maturity. These small dogs are sweet and lovable, a favorite for many people.
It might just be their perpetual adorable puppy features that reel you in. Whatever it is, you will be drawn to these little dogs.
Puppies are irresistible. We fall in love with their big eyes, little button noses, fluffy tails, and clumsy paws. Their behavior makes us laugh, and we can never get enough of cuddling with a rambunctious puppy. And yet, like any pet, puppies grow up into dogs. Some breeds, like the Old English Sheepdog or Great Dane, will grow to become larger in size than most people. But not all dogs are destined to become giants. There are some breeds that stay small in size even when they're fully grown.
You may want a forever puppy if you are used to smaller animals. Maybe you have a small apartment or just want a canine companion that you can easily carry along with you anywhere you go. Small dogs are also great for families with young children or those of senior-age who are best matched with a breed they can physically handle. Some specialty dog breeds are mixed to look like puppies throughout their entire lives. For example, the Puggle is a mix between a pug and a beagle. Pugs and beagles tend to be smaller dogs on their own, but a combination of their genes produces a dog that looks like a little brown puppy even when it's fully grown. Yorkshire Terriers (Yorkies) also have characteristically puppy features no matter their maturity. These small dogs are sweet and lovable, a favorite for many people.
It might just be their perpetual adorable puppy features that reel you in. Whatever it is, you will be drawn to these little dogs.
brown Maltese puppy
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These cuddly companions—Maltese, toy poodles, and mixes like the Puggle—have personalities that remain young and adorable forever.
Yorkshire Terrier
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Puggle
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Puggles are a mix between the pug and the beagle. They tend to get along with kids and have a playful spirit. If you get the toy-sized version of the puggle, they weigh between eight and 17 pounds and are less than 13 inches tall. Regular puggles get 13 to 15 inches and 18 to 30 pounds, but their faces remain puppy-like no matter their size.
Toy Poodle
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
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Japanese Chin
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Maltese
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Shih Tzu
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Known
for its luxurious long hair, the Shih Tzu is a lovable little dog. Shih
Tzus are as playful and outgoing as puppies throughout their lifespan
of 10 to 18 years. These dogs have a history of being bred as companions
for the palace in China.
French Bulldog
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Chihuahua
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi
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There's a reason that corgis have been beloved by everyone, including the Queen of England. These little dogs are adorable, puppy-like, and playful. Corgis grow to between 10 and 12 inches in height and up to 27 pounds in adulthood.
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