Top Ten Neatest, Cleanest and Most Impressively Beautiful Longhaired Small Dogs

Longhaired small dogs are simply fascinating and beautiful. They are among the most favorite companion, toy and lap dog of many royalties from around the world. They are also the favorite choice for a pet by the famous and the rich. Among the most popular longhaired small dog breeds are Maltese, Shih Tzu, Bichon Frise, Papillon, Coton de Tulear, Pekingese, Lhasa Apso, Havanese and others.

1. Maltese

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One of the neatest and cleanest looking dogs in the world is the cute Maltese. It is a toy dog that originated in the Mediterranean area.

Origin: Mediterranean

Lifespan: 15 years

2. Shih Tzu

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A Shih Tzu is a dog breed with long lifespan. It can live up to 20 years. It is known for its long, neat and clean hair.

Origin: China

Lifespan: 20 years

Other Names: Chinese Lion Dog, Chrysanthemum Dog

3. Bichon Frise

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The very clean-looking Bichon Frise is a popular small dog breed will long and curly hair. A popular pet, it can attain a weight of up to 10 kg and a height of up to 30 cm.

Origin: Spain, Belgium

Lifespan: 13 years

Other Names: Bichon à poil fries, Bichon Tenerife

4. Papillon

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The Papillon is a beautiful and adorable dog breed that originated in France. It was so-named because of its ears that resemble butterflies. Papillon is the French word for butterfly.

Origin: France

Lifespan: 15 years

Other Names: Phalene, Continental Toy Spaniel, Epagneul Nain Continental, Butterfly Dog,

          Squirrel Dog

5. Coton de Tulear

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The Coton de Tulear is a pretty small dog bred with long hair. It originated in France but was named for the city of Tulear in Masdagascar.

Origin: France

Lifespan: 19 years

Other Names: Coton, "Cotie

6. Havanese

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The Havanese is Cuba’s pride. It is the country’s national dog. This tiny dog breed is characterized by long wavy hair.

Origin: Mediterranean

Lifespan: 16 years

Other Names: Havanese Cuban Bichon, Bichon Havanais, Bichon Havanês, Havaneser,

           Havanezer, Bichon Habanero

7. Lhasa Lapso

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The Lhasa Apso is a longhaired dog that originated in Tibet. Its name means “Longhaired Tibetan Dog”.

Origin: Tibet

Other Names: Long-haired Tibetan Dog

8. Pomeranian

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Pomeranians are small but beautiful dogs with long silky and shiny hair. It originated in Germany and Poland and can live up to 16 years of age.

Origin: Germany/Poland

Lifespan: 16 years

Other Names: Pom, Pompom, Deutsche Spitze; Zwergspitz; Spitz nain; Spitz enano; Pom; Zwers

9. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

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The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a beautiful small dog breed which is regarded as one of the most popular breeds in the United Kingdom.  This toy dog is popularly kept as pet because it is affectionate and friendly.

Origin: United Kingdom

Lifespan: 14 years

Other Names: Cav, Cavalier, Cavie

10. Bolognese

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The Bolognese is a neat-looking small dog with long curly hair. This cool-looking and popular companion dog had originated in Bologna, Italy.

Origin: Italy

Other Names: Bichon Bolognese, the Bolognese Toy Dog, the Bologneser, Bolo, Botoli, Bottolo

See also

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