Small Pet Breeds

Learn about 7 small pet breeds and species — size, lifespan, temperament and care requirements.

Worldwide 8-10 inches 2-3 years

Intelligent, social, affectionate

Africa 5-9 inches 4-7 years

Solitary, curious, nocturnal

Chile 9-12 inches 6-8 years

Social, active, intelligent

Mongolia/Asia 4-5 inches 2-4 years

Active, social, curious

Africa/Europe 5-9 inches 4-7 years

Solitary, curious, nocturnal

Worldwide 3-4 inches 1.5-3 years

Social, active, curious

Australia 9-12 inches 10-15 years

Social, active, nocturnal