Top Small Dog Names for Aspiring Dog Owners

Small dogs have a long history of being pampered by royalty and celebrities across the globe. From ancient times when tiny dogs snuggled in the laps of Egyptian pharaohs to the modern era of purse-sized pups in Hollywood, these little furballs have always been adored. 

Whether you have the rebellious Chihuahua or the playful Pomeranian, each one comes with its own unique features. These small dogs can also further be classified as toy, miniature, and small dogs. We’ve got some interesting names for each one of these. Let’s get started!

Little Dog Names 

We’ll talk about Miniature dog breeds here. Before getting to the names, let’s get to know these breeds a little bit. 

First of all, we know we used the word ‘miniature’ here, but it isn’t an official size. It is often used for dogs that are smaller than the small-sized breeds. They can also be smaller versions of the small breeds. Poodle, for example, comes in sizes like standard, miniature and toy. 

These dogs are usually up to 15 inches tall and not more than 20 pounds in weight. They may be small in size, but their personalities are big. Some popular miniature dog breeds include Chihuahuas, Pomeranians, Dachshunds, Miniature Schnauzers, Shih Tzus, Havanese, etc. Names now? Here they are – 

Names for Small Dogs

Let’s talk about a size slightly bigger than the miniature dogs we talked about above. These dogs weigh not more than 30 pounds. Some examples here include Yorkshire Terriers, Poodles (they come in multiple sizes), Pug, etc. While you could go for one of the names from the above list as well, here are some more names for your small dog – 

Want to go humorous? How about - 

By the way, ‘teacup’ is also not a bad name.

Best Tiny Dog Names

Let’s go to the smallest size out there – Teacup dogs. When we say teacup, it may sound like a metaphor but these dogs are actually the size of one. These are not separate breeds in themselves but a size variation of existing breeds. For them to qualify as one, they need to be between 2-5 pounds of weight, with a length not more than 17 inches. Given these standards, there are six true teacup breeds: Teacup Chihuahua, Teacup Maltese, Teacup Poodle, Teacup Pomeranian, Teacup Yorkie and Teacup Shih Tzu. 

Here are some great names for your tini-tiny dog – 

How about you go the opposite way?

There’s no compulsion to name your dog according to the size, right?

What to Name a Small Fluffy Dog

Looks like you’ve got a Pomeranian or a Bichon Frise. Or is it a Poodle? Maltese? Okay no more guessing game. We’ll work with the information – fluffy dog. Here are some great names for your small fluffy dog – 

Didn’t like any? How about an obvious but cute one - Fluff? 

More About Spot Pet Insurance

Small dogs are big in personalities, energy, affection, intelligence and a lot of love. But they do come with their set of health risks. The most common health problems found in small dogs are – ⁽¹⁾

While these are the most common ones, small dogs are prone to several other medical issues. The treatment costs for these can end up causing a big dent in your savings at times. But with pet health insurance, you can save up to 90% of the costs. 

Spot accident and illness plans can be used with any licensed vet in Canada or the U.S. Whether you are home, or traveling to the U.S., veterinary services your pet receives for the diagnosis, treatment, or management of covered conditions can be eligible for reimbursement. Spot’s accident and illness plans can help cover a variety of conditions including; broken bones, lacerations, aggression, kidney disease, diabetes, and more. With the addition of Wellness Riders for an extra cost, you can also receive reimbursements for wellness exams, certain vaccinations, dental cleanings, and more. 

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