Traveling by myself Today, the top 10 dogs. The Japanese people. Why do people like to eat small dog because of it? Because Japan has limited space. So let's get to know the dogs better. Japanese popular dog breed.

Top 10 Small Dogs of 2017

No.10 : Maltese (マ ル チ ー ズ)
Origin : Italy
Characteristics:
Gentle, smart, cheerful and loves staying with the owner. On the other hand, Maltese are a bit shy around strangers and make good watch dogs.

No.9 : Shin Tzu (シ ー · ズ ー)
Origin : China
Characteristics:
Cheerful, enthusiastic, alert and fun to play with . Also obedient and caring towards its owners , Maltese are very friendly with their own people as well as strangers and other dogs. 

No.8 : Miniature Schnauzer (ミ ニ チ ュ ア シ ュ ュ ナ ウ ザ ー)
Origin : Germany
Characteristics:
These are small but intelligent and affectionate dogs which have been in Japan since the Showa period 30. These are gentle dogs which are easy to train. Due to its popularity and crossbreeding it might be prone to certain health conditions. 

No.7 : Yorkshire Terrier (ヨ ー ク シ ャ ー · テ リ ア)
Origin : England
Characteristics:
Yorkshire Terriers make a good watch dog as they are active and overprotective of their owners. These dogs have been around for a long time. These dogs were originally developed to get rid of rats in cloth mills, hence the small frame. These dogs are easy to train and fun to play around with. They are convenient pets for small space constrained apartments and make excellent lap dogs. 

No.6: Pomeranian (ポ メ ラ ニ ア ン)
Origin : Poland and East Germany
Characteristics:
Cheerful, active, curios and intelligent dogs. They make excellent watch dogs because of their brave and fearless characteristic (no matter how big and strong their opponent is). These dogs respond well to training and can be molded well to the owners needs. Also, They have a distinctive high pitched bark. 

No.5: Miniature Dachshund (ミ ニ チ ュ ア · ダ ッ ク ス フ ン ド)
Origin : Germany 
Characteristics:
These dogs were nicknamed "Dog sausage" because of their short legs shaped like sausages. These dogs are obedient, high-spirited and devoted to their family. 

No.4: Shiba Inu (柴犬)
Origin : Japan
Characteristics:
Shiba Inu is a fun loving traditional Japanese dog. They get along with people and other dogs very easily.

No. 3 dog mixed. (MIX 犬 (体重 10kg 未 満)
These dogs are mixed breeds developed from other Japanese dog breeds. The fact that its mixed, makes it unique and different from other dogs. 

2nd Shivaji (チ ワ ワ)
Origin : Mexico
Characteristics:
These are active, energetic and cheerful tiny dogs. They are not very good in the presence of dogs from other breeds can be easily intimidated.  
Chihuahua is the smallest dog in the world. With big ears and big eyes, they are extremely cute and adorable. They are usually quiet and loyal dogs but can become aggressive if scared. 

1st Poodle Toy (ト イ · プ ー ド ル)
Origin : Germany and France



Characteristics:
Toy Poodle has been basking the No.1 position for the past 7-8 years. These dogs have a lovely face with long ears and eyes that resemble almonds. Their cute doll like features has made these dogs popular among all age groups in Japan.
Neat Compared with other dogs, pudding is a lot better than other dogs.
These dogs are a lot cleaner compared to other breeds. These dogs are loyal to their families and can be trained easily. They do not smell a lot in comparison to other dogs. Small in size, they cannot jump over other dogs and can get scared easily. These dogs can make good friends and often called therapy dogs. 

Another reason why these dogs are so popular is because of the fact that their appearance can be customized. For example the hair, can be managged to the owners likes and dislikes. 
You can play with these dogs both indoors and outdoors. It is also said that these dogs are smarter than most other breeds and can easily get jealous.