10 smallest dog breeds that can fit in your lap

Dogs are one of the best pets one could ever think of getting home. Not only do these furry beings become a part of your family, they also form a bond with you that is so unique, loving and selfless that you can't help but fall in love with them. However, when it comes to dogs and homes, their size matters a lot as they require the space to move around and play. Below, find 10 dog breeds that are the smallest and can fit in the entirety of your lap.

These dogs can not only fit in your lap but also in your purse. Weighing around 6 pounds and about 5-8 inches tall, they are a bundle of sass and charm that will always keep the drama in the house ongoing! What's more? Well, they love being held and are easy to hold.

A ball of fluff and fur, Pomeranians have all the traits you would want in a companion dog. They love creating bonds, want to be doted on and will easily fit in your lap with about 5-8 inches of height and 4-6 pounds of weight.

Originating from the Mediterranean island of Malta, Maltese is an ancient dog breed that has been a common household pet for years and is loved for its small size and affectionate nature. They are about 9-10 inches tall and weigh 4-6 pounds.

A highly playful and loving Asian toy breed, the Shih Tzu has an average height of 9-10.5 inches and weighs around 9-16 pounds. They are hypoallergenic, friendly and a tad bit clingy.

Originally bred to be lap dogs by the Shang Dynasty in 300 BC, pugs are so small and cute that you'd never want to remove them from your lap. This breed gained popularity in the 19th century due to Queen Victoria who had several pugs that she bred herself. Playful and affectionate, they are about 10-13 inches tall and weigh around 14-18 pounds.

Yorkies or Yorkshire Terriers are one of the smallest terrier-type dogs. They have a maximum weight of 7 pounds and have an average height of 7-8 inches. Brave, feisty and bossy in nature, they are great for playful families.

The smallest poodle, the toy poodle is hypoallergenic and originated in the early 1990s in France. While they are not very agile and playful in nature, they are highly trainable and perfect water-retrievers. They have an average weight of 4-6 pounds and a height of 9-10 inches.

The national dog of Cuba, the Havanese is a dog breed that is the descendant of the now-extinct Bichon Tenerife. The dogs first came to the US during the Cuban Revolution and have been used in therapy, assistance and signal dogs. They are very playful with a height of 8.5-12.5 inches and 7-13 pounds.

These tiny dogs make for great lap dogs with their sensitive, intelligent and adorable nature. They weigh around 7-11 pounds and can be carried around easily.

Fluffy and charming, the Bolonka is a breed that is the perfect combination of affection and playfulness. They have a low-shedding coat and weigh around 6-9 pounds, perfect for human laps.