When most people think about small dogs, the picture in their mind looks something like this: A pampered little dog that gets carried around in a designer bag. But, interestingly, some small dogs are not like that at all.

Some small dogs are extremely agile and energetic. Granted, often small dogs were bred for one reason and one reason only: Companionship. But there is also another kind: The ones that were bred for work. And those are usually much more active.

So if you are an active person, it is advisable to take into account the small dog breeds that desire to take very long walks, run after squirrels and customarily are up for almost everything.

It is also wise to note the amount of activity of the breed – you won’t want to obtain a dog that’s active once per week should you run 10 miles every day and also you do not want a dog that awakens you every day at 6 a.m. if you want to generally be lazy until noon. Here are some options:

First of all, there are the really active ones: Terriers fall into this group, for example. They are going to want to get in as much physical activity as they can. Sitting at him in your lap would hardly be their favorite activity. They are much to active to truly enjoy such a lifestyle.

Moderate- to high-activity dog breeds: These types of breeds don’t need high-energy routines, however they really do need to let off some steam no less than every second day.

The goal of breeding these dogs was to create a loyal companion for humans. And they truly are. But still, being dogs, they will need to exercise regularly.

And finally, let’s finish with the dogs that do not care for activity too much. They are essentially lap dogs, and exercise is not the number one on their priority list.

If you live in a big city, these dogs might be a convenient option for you. Similarly, if you do not care much for exercise yourself, you might really get along well with them.

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