Love little dogs with long, luscious locks? This post is for you! From the iconic Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apso dog breeds to the Yorkshire Terrier, Maltese, Havanese and more, check out 15 beautiful small dog breeds with long hair below!
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Breed Traits: Affectionate, feisty, brave
Coat: Long, silky, low-shed (daily grooming required)
Lifespan: 11-15 years
Height: 7-8 inches
Weight: 7 lbs
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Breed Traits: Smart, confident, protective
Coat: Long, silky, low-shed
Lifespan: 11-15 years
Height: 10-11 inches
Weight: 12-18 lbs
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Breed Traits: Playful, affectionate, outgoing
Coat: Long, double-coated, low-shed
Lifespan: 11-18 years
Height: 9-10.5 inches
Weight: 9-16 lbs
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Breed Traits: Playful, gentle, affectionate
Coat: Long, silky, low-shed
Lifespan: 12-15 years
Height: 7-9 inches
Weight: Under 7 lbs
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Breed Traits: Smart, outgoing, affectionate, adaptable
Coat: Long, silky, double-coated
Lifespan: 14-16 years
Height: 8.5-11.5 inches
Weight: 7-13 lbs
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Breed Traits: Affectionate, gentle, graceful
Coat: Medium-long, silky/wavy
Lifespan: 12-15 years
Height: 12-13 inches
Weight: 13-18 lbs
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Breed Traits: Loyal, affectionate, alert
Coat: Long, double-coated, moderate shedding
Lifespan: 12-14 years
Height: 6-9 inches
Weight: Up to 14 lbs
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Breed Traits: Inquisitive, lively, bold, affectionate
Coat: Long, double-coated
Lifespan: 12-16 years
Height: 6-7 inches
Weight: 3-7 lbs
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Breed Traits: Alert, friendly, happy, affectionate
Coat: Medium, silky, moderate shedding
Lifespan: 14-16 years
Height: 8-11 inches
Weight: 5-10 lbs
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Breed Traits: Happy, bright, friendly, affectionate
Coat: Long, wavy, double-coated
Lifespan: 15-19 years
Height: 9-11 inches
Weight: 8-15 lbs
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Breed Traits: Curious, playful, affectionate
Coat: Long, curly, double-coated, low-shed (daily grooming required)
Lifespan: 14-15 years
Height: 9.5-11.5 inches
Weight: 12-18 lbs
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Breed Traits: Smart, agile, affectionate
Coat: Long, curly, low-shed
Lifespan: 10-18 years
Height: Max. 10 inches
Weight: 4-6 lbs
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Breed Traits: Friendly, alert, affectionate
Coat: Long, silky
Lifespan: 13-15 years
Height: 9-10 inches
Weight: 10 lbs
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Breed Traits: Playful, eager-to-please, adaptable
Coat: Long, silky/wavy, low-shed
Lifespan: 12-14 years
Height: 10-12 inches
Weight: 6-10 lbs
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Breed Traits: Intelligent, affectionate, friendly
Coat: Long, silky, low-shed
Lifespan: 16 years
Height: 7-11 inches
Weight: 4-8 lbs
Breed facts sourced via AKC breed profiles; Yorkshire Terrier, Lhasa Apso, Shih Tzu, Maltese, Havanese, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Pekingese, Pomeranian, Papillon, Coton de Tulears, Bichon Frise, Toy Poodle, Silky Terrier, Bolognese, Biewer Terrier
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