After a long day, there’s nothing more rewarding than cuddling up on the couch with your best friend. If that friend has four legs and soft fur, all the better. And while most dogs think they’re lap dogs, in reality, some breeds just fit better than others.
Swipe through to learn about 7 breeds that make excellent lap dogs.
These irresistible little companions love to cuddle. They typically weigh 15 to 28 pounds, so a larger lap may be called for! French bulldogs are fairly low-maintenance pets, and fortunately, they don’t bark a lot.
Commonly called “Yorkie,” this breed is among the smallest of the terriers, typically weighing about 7 pounds, and fitting nicely on warm human laps. These brave little pups sport a big personality, and they’re make loyal companions. Yorkies are also loved for their long, silky coats.
Once they’re finished yapping at the mail carrier, these tiny bundles of energy are more than happy to snuggle up on the couch with you for a long evening of TV watching and snoozing. Weighing as little as 3 pounds and sometimes as short as 5 inches, these playful little pooches will fit in the smallest of laps.
This calm and loving breed makes an excellent lap dog. And while they enjoy their downtime, they also like to go outside and romp or at least have a good, long walk. They get along with other dogs, so they’re good for households with more than one canine.
These cheerful, friendly and highly trainable dogs love their humans deeply. They’re a great family dog as they’re very good with children. At around 10 inches tall (at the shoulder) and 12-18 pounds fully grown, they’re a cute, charming and comfortable lap pooch.
This toy breed weighs between 8 and 16 pounds when fully grown, making it a perfect lap companion. Many people are attracted to the dog’s naturally long, silky coat, though that lovely hair does make for a bit of a maintenance chore if not trimmed short. Shih Tzu dogs are friendly and affectionate.
A mix of two breeds—Maltese and poodle—Maltipoos are adorable little bundles of joy that typically weigh less than 7 pounds, making them a lightweight lap pooch. They are playful and gentle and typically have few health issues. Did we mention they’re cute as can be?