The dog in this 2003 photo is Tiny Pinocchio, an unusually petite Yorkie whose owner, a dog breeder named Linda Skeels-Hopson, was on a quest to get her pet recognized as the world’s smallest dog.

Owners can help their dogs by associating baths with rewards such as treats, and get them used to the bath by placing them in it without any water. Adding squeaky toys and being careful to be gentle ...

These are the smallest dog breeds by height and weight, but there are plenty of other small dog breeds out there that weigh less than 15 pounds.