Generally a small dog is considered to weigh less than 22lbs or be shorter than 16 inches. Some of the small dog breeds are too tiny to wear a backpack. These dogs are much lighter and shorter, some of them are a little heavier and taller, but they are all small regardless, though some may be classified as smaller medium sized dogs. Some breeds, such as the Chihuahua, are the smallest of the small... weighing in at only 6 to 8 pounds and standing only 6 to 10 inches tall. While the larger of the small breeds like the Staffordshire Bull Terrier weigh 24 to 36 pounds and stand at 14 to 16 inches tall. Take a look at the small dog backpacks that are available below and see if they will be right for your dog.
