18 dog breeds under 25 pounds and above 20 pounds

18 dog breeds under 25 pounds and above 20 pounds

In this category there are 18 dog breeds under 25 pounds and over 20 pounds. Some of the best dog breeds under 30 pounds are in this category.


There are quite a few terrier breeds listed in this weight category with the Puli dog being at the top of the tree weighing 24 pounds as a fully grown adult dog.

Most of these dogs are classed as small dog breeds because they weigh under 22 pounds. The smallest dog in this category is the Miniature American Eskimo dog.
  1. Puli
  2. Basenji
  3. Dandie Dinmont Terrier
  4. Patterdale Terrier
  5. Rat Terrier
  6. Skye Terrier
  7. Scottish Terrier
  8. Shiba Inu
  9. Silky Terrier
  10. German Hunting Terrier
  11. Bedlington Terrier
  12. Klein German Spitz
  13. West Highland White Terrier
  14. Brazilian Terrier
  15. Toy Manchester Terrier
  16. Welsh Terrier
  17. Sealyham Terrier
  18. Miniature American Eskimo
So now you know all the small dog breeds under 30 pounds in the 20 to 25 pounds weight category. To find out more about each and every one of these breeds head on over to www.smalldogbreeds.info.

Puli is a demanding small dog as far as exercise is concerned, the dog has lots of energy to burn and needs regular walks on a daily basis to stay happy and content. This is a low shedding breed.

Basenji is not easy to house train or even to teach tricks to and should not be around small pets like cats, it will chase and terrorise them and in some cases will injure them.

Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a stubborn little dog that has low exercise demands. This is a low shedding breed that will make a decent little watchdog.

Patterdale Terrier can weigh as little as 10 pounds as a fully grown adult, however it can weigh up to 24 pounds hence its inclusion in this category.

Rat Terrier is good with children and can be easy to house train if you know what you are doing. The dog should not be around small pets like cats and birds.

Skye Terrier is a dog that has a high maintenance coat that will require daily car and attention to stay in tip top shape. This breed is tolerant of children but is not so good with small pets.

Scottish Terrier is another low shedding breed that makes a good little watchdog. However they can suffer from back problems due to their really long backs.

Shiba Inu is a dog that will shed an incredible amount of fur and is not recommended for allergy sufferers. They are usually good with kids if raised with them.

Silky Terrier is a dog that looks just like the Yorkshire Terrier and has pretty similar characteristics and personality traits. This is a low shedding breed that makes a good watchdog.

German Hunting Terrier has massive exercise demands and will be best suited to an active person that can give it lots of attention and exercise. They have a high prey drive and should not be around other small pets.

Bedlington Terrier is can weigh under 20 pounds but is more likely to weigh around 22 pounds when fully grown. This is another breed with high energy levels that is going to require lots of play and walkies.

Klein German Spitz is another breed that could potentially weigh under 20 pounds, it is good with children however it is a high shedder.

West Highland White Terrier makes a superb little watchdog and is low shedding and good around children. It is not the easiest to house train and does not get along with small pets.

Brazilian Terrier is can weigh as little as 14 pounds when fully grown and a maximum of 22 pounds. The dog is not very good around cats and needs to be kept busy.

Toy Manchester Terrier can weigh under 15 pounds when fully grown but has the potential to weigh around 22 pounds. This is another dog breed that is not good around cats and other small pets.

Welsh Terrier is low shedding and really good with children. It is a territorial breed that will not be comfortable around strangers in their home.

Sealyham Terrier is a confident little dog that is again good with children but not so good with small pets like cats and hamsters.

Miniature American Eskimo has high exercise demands and does shed quite a lot of fur. However it will make a great watchdog around the home.


This video shows some of the best small dog breeds under 30 pounds because these are the most popular in the world today.

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