It depends on the size of the family.
Big...
Small...
there are lots more of dog breeds.
anything that is a mini (ex. mini labradoodle)
Here are the official Top Ten Smallest Dog Breeds:
Lakeland Terrier
Lhasa Apso
Lowchen
Toy Manchester Terrier
Miniature Bull Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Miniature Schnauzer
Norwich Terrier
Parson Russell Terrier
Pekingese
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
Pomeranian
Pug
Puli
Schipperke
Scottish Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Shetland Sheepdog
Shiba Inu
Skye Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Tibetan Spaniel
Tibetan Terrier
Toy Poodle
Welsh Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Some of the Good Small Dogs:
are:papillon,yorkshire terrier,dachshund,shih tzu,poodle,chihuahua,pug,pekingese,jack russel terrier,cairn terrier,cavalier king charles spaniel,pembroke welsh corgi,English bulldog
The Yorkshire terrier, westhighland white terrier (my dog :D) and the Boston terrier. The bichon frise isn't that popular.
There are many small dogs in the world. Some are good with kids and some are not. To me the best small breed would be a Pomeranian.
Yorkshire terrier
Maltese
Yorkie
no not really but they are good guard dogs even though they are small
The Affenpinscher is a good family dog, but do best with older children. In general small dogs are not often recommended for households with children.
A good dog for small yard and children would be probably a cocker spaniel or chihuahua. Cocker Spaniels are very nice dogs, and so are chihuahuas. Chihuahua can be very protective over your family, and they act as if they are big dogs and not so little. Cocker Spaniels I hear are very good dogs, and are the most well-behaved dog in the US. I strongly recommend those dogs.
all dogs that are good dogs if there trained to be a good dog
If you like small dogs, probably yes. They are also called Morkies.
Probably, but then again maybe not. It depends on the dogs. Labradors are good dogs with everything: small animals, babies, children...you name it!
Small dogs that can swim well
no not really but they are good guard dogs even though they are small
No but its not a good idea
Toy poodle
friendly dogs like labradors or small dogs like cavaliers
I can't say. All dogs have a very good sense of smell, big or small. Springer Spaniels (Small to medium sized dogs) and Bloodhounds (Large dogs) both have a good sense of smell.
The Affenpinscher is a good family dog, but do best with older children. In general small dogs are not often recommended for households with children.
A good dog for small yard and children would be probably a cocker spaniel or chihuahua. Cocker Spaniels are very nice dogs, and so are chihuahuas. Chihuahua can be very protective over your family, and they act as if they are big dogs and not so little. Cocker Spaniels I hear are very good dogs, and are the most well-behaved dog in the US. I strongly recommend those dogs.
Chihuahua,but they can be loud sometimes. also a Boston terrier if you like short haired dogs.
All dogs, especially small ones, need lots of space and light. They also need access to clean water and ventilation. They also need as much exercise as large dogs, and can get aggressive if not trained and treated like a big dog.
Beagles are usually very happy dogs. Generally not "hyper" but not "sloths" either. They make great pets. They are high energy small "big" dogs. Usually not considered "yappy" dogs. They are a good mid range dog. They are good playing with smaller dogs such as pugs and Chihuahuas and are also good playing with bigger dogs such as Labradors