Lap dogs are tiny pooches who will happily spend their days glued to you. Many were bred hundreds of years ago to do just that: sit on their owners and look pretty.
Ideally, lap dogs live in homes where they don't have to be left alone for long periods. These dogs enjoy being close to their people so they may even become destructive if left alone for too long.
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1. Bichon Frise
Average Height: 10 inches
Average Weight: 15 pounds
Personality: Animated, social
Grooming: High-maintenance
Trainability: 9/10
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2. Biewer Terrier
AVERAGE HEIGHT: 9 INCHES
AVERAGE WEIGHT: 6 POUNDS
PERSONALITY: calm, friendly
GROOMING: rEgular brushing & trimming
TRAINABILITY: 10/10
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3. Bolognese
AVERAGE HEIGHT: 11 INCHES
AVERAGE WEIGHT: 7 POUNDS
PERSONALITY: Shy, Relaxed
GROOMING: REGULAR BRUSHING AND TRIMMING
TRAINABILITY: 7/10
4. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
AVERAGE HEIGHT: 12.5 INCHES
AVERAGE WEIGHT: 15.5 POUNDS
PERSONALITY: adaptable, affectionate
GROOMING: low-maintenance
TRAINABILITY: 9/10
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5. Chihuahua
AVERAGE HEIGHT: 6.5 INCHES
AVERAGE WEIGHT: 5 POUNDS
PERSONALITY: charming, independent
GROOMING: LOW-MAINTENANCE
TRAINABILITY: 5/10
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6. dachshund
AVERAGE HEIGHT: 5.5 - 8.5 INCHES
AVERAGE WEIGHT: 10 - 24 POUNDS
PERSONALITY: stubborn, sensitive
GROOMING: LOW-MAINTENANCE
TRAINABILITY: 5/10
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7. italian greyhound
AVERAGE HEIGHT: 14 INCHES
AVERAGE WEIGHT: 10.5 POUNDS
PERSONALITY: sensitive, alert
GROOMING: LOW-MAINTENANCE
TRAINABILITY: 5/10
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8. maltese
AVERAGE HEIGHT: 8 INCHES
AVERAGE WEIGHT: 6 POUNDS
PERSONALITY: Sweet, eleganT
GROOMING: high MAINTENANCE
TRAINABILITY: 7/10
9. miniature schnauzer
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AVERAGE HEIGHT: 13 INCHES
AVERAGE WEIGHT: 15.5 POUNDS
PERSONALITY: Outgoing, obedient
GROOMING: HIGH MAINTENANCE
TRAINABILITY: 8/10
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10. pekingese
AVERAGE HEIGHT: 7 INCHES
AVERAGE WEIGHT: 12 POUNDS
PERSONALITY: confident, loyal
GROOMING: regular brushing
TRAINABILITY: 5/10
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11. pomeranian
AVERAGE HEIGHT: 7 INCHES
AVERAGE WEIGHT: 5 POUNDS
PERSONALITY: playful, affectionate
GROOMING: REGULAR BRUSHING
TRAINABILITY: 9/10
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12. Toy Poodle
AVERAGE HEIGHT: 10 INCHES
AVERAGE WEIGHT: 5 POUNDS
PERSONALITY: IntelLigent, Athletic
GROOMING: high maintenance
TRAINABILITY: 10/10
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13. pug
AVERAGE HEIGHT: 11.5 INCHES
AVERAGE WEIGHT: 16 POUNDS
PERSONALITY: adaptable, charming
GROOMING: low MAINTENANCE
TRAINABILITY: 7/10
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14. Shih tzu
AVERAGE HEIGHT: 10 INCHES
AVERAGE WEIGHT: 12.5 POUNDS
PERSONALITY: Cheerful, loving
GROOMING: high MAINTENANCE
TRAINABILITY: 6/10
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