Top 40 cutest dogs in the world

As is well known, taste can be debated. However, according to our own survey, the following 40 breeds are said to be the cutest dogs in the world:

This ranking also shows that smaller dog breeds are perceived as sweeter per se. But there are also a few exceptions.

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#1 Toy Poodle

The toy poodle has its origins in Germany. Internationally, these dogs now occupy the 7th place among the most popular breeds.

Furthermore, these animals have been declared by our readers to be the cutest dogs in the world. They are also considered very trusting and cuddly.

Compared to other dogs, they shed very little, are easy to train and only have a weak hunting instinct. They are therefore ideal for first-time owners. [1]

Fun fact: These dogs are born athletes. With relatively little training, they can learn not only a backflip, but also a flick-flack.

#2 Yorkshire Terriers

The Yorkshire Terrier only weighs 3 kg when fully grown. They not only make great lap dogs, but are also suitable as guard dogs.

However, they are very picky when it comes to food. They are easy to train and shed little. They also take second place among the cutest dog breeds in the world.

These four-legged friends also get along excellently with children. Clumsy behavior on the part of small children, on the other hand, could injure them. They also bark quite a bit. [2]

Fun fact: These dogs have a tendency to sneeze backwards. Instead of blowing air out, they suck in a lot of it at once.

#3 Pomeranian

The Pomeranian has its origins in Germany. It is the smallest of a total of 5 subspecies of the “German Spitz”. [3]

Internationally, these animals are among the 30 most popular breeds. In addition, they have also been voted the third cutest dogs in the world by our readers.

Their trusting and extroverted nature also makes them excellent therapy dogs. They are also easy to train and have almost no hunting instinct.

Fun fact: The neutral facial expression of these dogs resembles a permanent grin.

#4 Coton de Tulear

The Coton de Tuléar comes from Madagascar or more precisely from the town there called “Tulear.” However, these dogs are relatively rare outside of his homeland.

This also explains why these four-legged friends are comparatively expensive. But they shed very little and are among the cutest dogs in the world.

In addition, these animals are very people-oriented and require a lot of attention. Some of them also live up to 19 years old. [4]

Fun fact: This breed is also colloquially known as the “Cotton Dog”. Because his fur should be particularly soft.

#5 Lhasa Apso

The Lhasa Apso has gained a reputation as a loyal companion in Tibet, especially among monks. These dogs are also considered sacred by the locals.

This explains why they are primarily given away in Tibet and not sold. They also live up to 20 years and are ranked 5th among the cutest dogs in the world. [5]

These four-legged friends are also very popular with celebrities. And this despite the fact that they bark quite a lot, have a strong hunting instinct and need a lot of exercise.

Fun fact: “Apso” stands for a billy goat. However, it is unclear whether this is an allusion to the stubborn nature of these dogs.

#6 Havanese

The Havanese comes from Cuba and has a total of 7 official names. Due to their excellent trainability, they are often recommended for beginners.

These toy dogs are also ideal as house dogs for families with children. They were also voted 6th for the cutest dog breed.

In addition, the gentle four-legged friends are very playful and require a lot of attention. On the other hand, they do relatively little to bark and shed their hair. [6]

Fun fact: When these dogs get their first short haircut, their owners are amazed. Her body is covered in freckles from front to back.

#7 Cão de Água Português

The Cão de Água Português is also known as the Portuguese water dog. In the past it was primarily used by fishermen to drive fish into the nets.

The water dogs owe their good swimming skills to the webbed feet between their toes. According to surveys, they are also among the 10 cutest dogs in the world.

However, compared to other breeds, they need significantly more mental and physical activity. Otherwise they often start to gnaw. [7]

Fun fact: These four-legged friends can bark in different octaves. A deep bark usually serves as a warning, while a higher pitched sound is often a cry of joy.

#8 Chow Chow

The Chow Chow comes from China. Originally they served primarily as working and sled dogs. Some of them were also kept as cattle for slaughter. [8]

Compared to other dogs, Chow Chows also have a very stiff gait. Additionally, they were voted the 8th cutest dog breeds in the world.

The tongues of these four-legged friends are black and blue. They also have similarities with lions. This also explains why they are called “black-tongued lions”.

Fun fact: These dogs particularly enjoy cuddling up to their master's feet. In humans this would be referred to as a foot fetish.

#9 Shih Tzu

The Shih Tzu has its origins in China and is one of the 20 most popular breeds in the world. They also live up to 18 years and bark relatively little.

When fully grown, these four-legged friends only reach around 6 kg. In addition, they only need relatively little exercise and are among the cutest dogs in the world. [9]

These animals are not only very trusting towards the family, but also get along excellently with children. However, the hunting instinct is usually too strong for other pets.

Fun fact: These dogs eat everything. Oh yes, that often includes the feces of other four-legged friends.

#10 Chihuahuas

The Chihuahua comes from the Mexican state of “Chihuahua”. With a shoulder height of just under 10 cm, these dogs are the world's smallest breed.

Despite their size, they are also more likely to react aggressively towards other dogs. And yet they rank 10th among the cutest dog breeds.

In addition, they shed relatively little and live up to 20 years. They are also available with both short and long hair. [10]

Fun fact: These dogs are so small that they often trigger the hunting instinct of larger dogs. But they are also often on the menu of birds of prey.

#11 Pekingese

The Pekingese comes from China and only weighs around 4 kg when fully grown. They were bred primarily as domestic dogs. But they also make great guard dogs.

Compared to other breeds, they are also considered very stubborn, stubborn and aggressive. And yet they are some of the cutest dogs in the world.

They also require relatively little exercise, bark a lot and are considered to be high-maintenance. All of these characteristics explain why the popularity of this breed is currently declining. [11]

Fun fact: These cute little dogs sometimes have such long hair that they resemble a running mop.

#12 West Highland White Terrier

The West Highland White Terrier was originally bred to keep pests out of the house. The Scottish dogs also make great family dogs.

Internationally, they are also among the 50 most popular dogs. Additionally, they were voted the 12th cutest dog breed in the world by our readers.

They are also one of the longest-lived dogs, lasting up to 17 years. They also shed relatively little and are particularly happy and playful. [12]

Fun fact: “Curious” is an understatement when it comes to these dogs. Their urge to explore is so strong that they often get stuck in grids, pipes or other objects.

#13 Miniature Schnauzer

The Miniature Schnauzer comes from Germany and was originally intended to keep rats away from the farm. The beard served as protection against bites.

According to statistics, the animals are also among the 13 most intelligent breeds in the world. They are also very people-oriented and are among the cutest dogs.

Compared to other breeds, they also have a strong hunting instinct, shed little and are absolutely fearless. By the way, they also get along very well with children. [13]

Fun fact: These four-legged friends are often kept by barbers for training purposes. But they are also very popular with men with full beards.

#14 Boston Terriers

The Boston Terrier comes from the USA and develops a particularly strong bond with its owner. If necessary, these dogs would defend their family to the death.

But they also have a very trusting, playful and silly side. In addition, some of them live up to 18 years and are the 14th cutest dog breed in the world.

Their size also makes them great for apartment living. However, they don't get along well with heat and cold. But they are easy to train. [14]

Fun fact: According to statistics, these four-legged friends often have food intolerances. You'll notice this when they let out a fart every minute after eating.

#15 Shiba Inu

According to archaeologists, the Shiba Inu was kept as a domestic dog 9,000 years ago. This makes it one of the oldest dog breeds in the world.

And yet they are very difficult to train in comparison. They are therefore not recommended for beginners. And yet they are among the cutest dogs in the world.

In addition, they are considered particularly loyal, vigilant and fearless. In the past, the fox-like dogs were also used more often for hunting. [15]

Fun fact: “Stubborn” could be the middle name of this breed. Get ready for a few tough hours at dog school!

#16 Australian Shepherd

The Australian Shepherd is particularly known for its good trainability. They also need a lot of activity and exercise.

Despite…