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What are the best small dog breeds?
AI Visibility Ranking
Brands ordered by GenRank score for this question.
DirectionalQuestion-level figures rest on at most 6 answers per brand, so treat them as direction, not a verdict; the category ranking is the number to judge by. Scores are for the week of 2026-11-08.
| Rank | Brand | Named by | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | 6/6 | 76.0 |
| 2 | Shih Tzu | 5/6 | 58.4 |
| 3 | Havanese | 4/6 | 51.4 |
| 4 | Boston Terrier | 5/6 | 49.1 |
| 5 | Papillon | 5/6 | 44.7 |
| 6 | Maltese | 4/6 | 41.7 |
| 7 | Bichon Frise | 4/6 | 36.8 |
| 8 | French Bulldog | 3/6 | 33.9 |
| 9 | Miniature Poodle | 4/6 | 33.7 |
| 10 | Toy Poodle | 4/6 | 30.2 |
Sources these answers cited
The sites each surface's answer cited this week. The logos are the surfaces that cited the site.
| Source | Cited by |
|---|---|
| petmd.comThe 20 Best Apartment Dogs for Smaller Spaces |    4 surfaces |
| adoptapet.com30 Small Dog Breeds That Make The Best Pets - Adopt a Pet | 3 surfaces |
| akc.orgSmallest Dog Breeds – American Kennel Club |  3 surfaces |
| cesar.com27 Best Small Dog Breeds for Families with Kids | 3 surfaces |
| facebook.comsocial · My top 5 SMALL breeds that make good family dogs | 2 surfaces |
| reddit.comcommunity · What Is Your Favorite Small Dog? - Reddit | 2 surfaces |
| worldanimalfoundation.org7 Charming Pocket Dog Breeds For Life In Smaller Homes | 2 surfaces |
| youtube.comsocial · Top 10 Small Dog Breeds For First-time Owners | 2 surfaces |
| a-z-animals.comThe 15 Best Small Dog Breeds – Our Top Picks, Ranked! - A-Z Animals | 1 surfaces |
| bestlifeonline.com17 Small Dog Breeds That Make the Best Tiny Companions | 1 surfaces |
| caninecardio.comSmall Dog Breeds Perfect for Families and Apartment Life | 1 surfaces |
| chewy.com30 Small Dog Breeds To Bring Home | Chewy | 1 surfaces |
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