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<\/a>1. Havanese<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Havanese are great if you\u2019d like a companion dog! They are small, measuring 8.5-11.5 inches tall and on average tend to be about 7-13 pounds. They usually prefer to stay\u00a0indoors with their owners and are quite intelligent. They have no special exercise needs, but they do need to be bathed every week, and can\u2019t go without a bath for more than 3 weeks. They sport a double coat so their grooming needs<\/a> are of top priority!<\/p>\n Fun Fact: They\u2019re the national dog of Cuba!<\/em><\/p>\n The Bichon Frise is small and playful. They shed less than similar breeds so they\u2019re great Fun Fact: \u201cBichon Frise\u201d is French, for \u201ccurly lapdog\u201d!<\/em><\/p>\n Dachshunds are the smallest of the hound dog breeds. They are 8-9 inches tall at the shoulder and on average weigh 16-32 pounds. They like to be active indoors, and an Fun Fact: They were bred in Germany to hunt Badgers. \u201cDachshund\u201d literally translates into \u201cbadger dog\u201d!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/a>2. Bichon Frise<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nfor people with allergies and perfect if you don\u2019t want to spend time cleaning up after them. Since they don\u2019t shed their coats much, daily brushing is necessary to prevent mats. It is also recommended that they are bathed at least once a month. They\u2019re little bundles of energy, so daily playtimes are recommended to keep them as active as possible!<\/p>\n<\/a>3. Dachshund<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nowner needs to be careful not to let them get too overweight. The extra weight isn\u2019t good for their backs because their elongated body type makes them susceptible to slipped or herniated disks<\/a>. They are intelligent so they tend to have independent but playful personalities.<\/p>\n