These days, dog lovers are preferring small pet dogs over bigger breeds. A good number of breeds are available that could be termed as small pet dogs. These small dogs are comparatively convenient to be kept at home although, small pet care is not an easy task, you need to pay great attention to it. But, all these small pet dogs possess different traits so, before buying for yourself, it's better to know their traits as the information would help you in dog grooming, dog feeding as well as in dog health care.

Following are some small pet dogs with their behavioral analysis:

• Chihuahuas- This breed is very popular among households. They happen to be aggressive towards other breeds. Chihuahuas are very loyal to their owners and they don't unnecessarily fight with cats. For small flat dwellers, it's an ideal option.
• Jack Russell Terrier- It's a hyperactive genre of pet dogs and is ideal for hyperactive or sport loving folks. They are needed to be trained well.
• Boston Terrier- These are easy to keep at home and don't need much of care. All in all, they are a perfect option for busy folks.
• Pomeranians- They require daily dog grooming. They pose no threat to children and adapt to any lifestyle.
• Shitzu- It's a pet dog with very mild behavior. They need to be brushed on a daily basis.
• Maltese- These are small intelligent dogs who are very loyal to their owner.
• Dachshund- It's an active breed but is not very aggressive to family folks. Although, they may turn out to be very aggressive towards strangers. They perfectly serve the purpose of surveillance.
• Bichon Frise- Perfectly fit for small family. These don't need extra care and are suitable for folks of varying lifestyle. They are intelligent and learn easily when offered behavioral training.

These are a few small breeds of dogs. Training dogs of these breeds won't be a troublesome task also incase you are giving potty training. The only thing that you need to keep in mind is that keep maximum possible dog accessories at home so that the dog is also able to overcome boredom of all sorts.