Searching for your Forever Puppy that shares your love of cuddles?
Any puppy can enjoy being a lap dog, regardless of size. In fact, some of the larger breeds like Great Danes are known for being particularly partial to a cuddle.
The problem is - they'll probably end up with more sofa space than you. So, for people who want all the puppy cuddle time without forfeiting too much space, check out our list below.
We've put together a list of some small puppy breeds who will are known for their love of relaxing on your lap.
Our top 15 lovely little lapdogs
Bichon Frise
Breed group: Toy
Grooming: Every day
Exercise: Up to 30 mins
Sheds: No
Pug
Breed group: Toy
Grooming: Once a week
Daily Exercise: up to 1 hour
Sheds: Yes
Tibetan spaniel
Breed group: Utility
Grooming: More than once a week
Daily Exercise: up to 1 hour
Sheds: Yes
Bosten Terrier
Breed group: Utility
Grooming: Once a week
Daily Exercise: Up to 1 hour
Sheds: Yes
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Breed group: Toy
Grooming: More than once a week
Daily Exercise: Up to 1 hour
Sheds: YEs
Miniature Dachshund
Breed group: Hound
Grooming: Once a week for short, more for longer haired dachshunds
Daily Exercise: Up to 1 hour
Sheds: Yes
Chinese Crested
Breed group: Toy
Grooming: Once a week
Daily Exercise: Up to 30 mins
Sheds: Yes
Chihuahua
Breed group: Toy
Grooming: Once a week
Daily Exercise: Up to 30 mins
Sheds: Yes
Pekingese
Breed group: Toy
Grooming: Every day
Daily Exercise: Up to 30 mins
Sheds: Yes
Shih Tzu
Breed group: Utility
Grooming: Every day
Daily Exercise: Up to 1 hour
Sheds: No
Bolognese
Breed group: Toy
Grooming: Every day
Daily Exercise: up to 30 mins
Sheds: No
Havanese
Breed group: Toy
Grooming: Every day
Daily Exercise: up to 30 mins
Sheds: No
Pomeranian
Breed group: Toy
Grooming: More than once a week
Daily Exercise: Up to 30 mins
Sheds: Yes
French Bulldog
Breed group: Utility
Grooming: Once a week
Daily Exercise: Up to 1 hour
Sheds: Yes
Affenpinscher
Breed group: Toy
Grooming: More than once a week
Daily Exercise: Up to 1 hour
Sheds: Yes
It's important to point out, that although the breed of your dog will make them more likely to exhibit certain characteristics. There will always be exceptions to the rule.
You'll still find dogs whose breed is renowned for being high energy who would far prefer to be laid up on the sofa with you. And you'll also find some typical lapdog breeds who will much prefer playing.