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The Pug is least likely to match your criteria. Pugs are large for a Toy dog. This can be an advantage—their solidity makes them less likely to be injured than many Toys, which can be quite delicate. Pugs are notorious shedders. Because of their short faces, they wheeze, fart, snort, and snore. They must have air conditioning in hot weather.The Pomeranian and the Toy Poodle will be similar in size, assuming you get a dog that conforms to its breed standard. Poms shed. They have a double coat and will blow coat twice a year. They require regular grooming with a pin brush to keep the coat from matting. However, since the dog is tiny, this won’t take too much time. You’ll be able to do this yourself.The Toy Poodle won’t shed. Because it doesn’t shed, it requires professional grooming. You can learn to groom the dog yourself if you just want a basic clip. You’ll need to buy clippers and have someone show you how to groom the dog.Neither the Poodle nor the Pom will snore or snort much.As for health, both breeds—indeed all breeds—have some health issues common in the breed. Toy Poodles are somewhat prone to eye problems. As with many small dogs, luxating patellas (loose kneecaps) can occur. Other common problems include allergies, epilepsy, ear infections, and others. Many Pomeranians have luxating patellas. Heart disease and collapsing tracheas are also issues with Poms. Like Poodles, they may have allergies, epilepsy, and hypoglycemia.There is no way to guarantee that any dog, whether it be a purebred, a designer mix, or a “Heinz 57”mutt will be free of health problems. However, you can up your chances of having a healthy dog.First, if you are getting a puppy, get it only from a reputable, ethical breeder. Good breeders do all necessary health, orthopedic, and genetic tests that are recommended for the breed. They feed the puppies and their dams wholesome, nutritious food and maintain them in a healthy, clean environment. They match sire and dam to avoid duplicating faults, to enhance good qualities, and to compensate for flaws. Do not order a puppy over the Internet, buy it off of Craigslist, or get it from a pet store. Do not purchase any puppy labeled “teacup,” “micro,” “pocket,” or any other term that suggests unusually small size. These are dead giveaways that the dog is from a commercial puppy farm that is mainly concerned about raking in the cash. In the U.S., accept only AKC or UKC registration, or a good foreign registration.An adult dog is a known quantity. Consider getting one instead of a pup. You might be able to find one from a rescue. Breeders sometimes have or know of older puppies and adults that need a nice companion home.Second, keep your dog healthy.Spay or neuter the dog unless you know for sure that the pup is potential breeding stock. The dog’s breeder will know whether it is or not. It is highly unlikely that a novice will end up with such a dog. Expect instead to purchase a pup with limited registration and a contractual requirement to alter the dog.Feed the dog wholesome, high quality food. Avoid corn and soy as ingredients, as many dogs are allergic to these ingredients. The diet should be meat based. Do not overfeed, and do not allow the dog to have too many treats. It is easy for us big humans to give oversized portions to teensy dogs.Ensure the dog has enough exercise. Owners of tiny dogs often make the mistake of carrying them around too much. Small dogs have the same needs for exercise, training, and mental stimulation as larger dogs.Keep the dog’s teeth clean. Compared to larger dogs, small dogs have more dental issues, simply because their teeth have more relative surface area. Clean the dog’s teeth daily. Your vet can show you how. Provide toys that can help keep the teeth clean.Keep your pup on year-round heartworm preventive as recommended by your vet.Keep your dog safe. Injury is the biggest threat to the well-being of very small dogs. They are fragile. Don’t let your tiny dog jump off of things. Check carefully before sitting down or putting down heavy objects. Look before opening and closing doors. Do not let your dog get out of the house without being leashed. Just because a dog is tiny does not mean it is slow. Small dogs are like little rockets—they can be away before you have noticed they’re gone. Never let a small dog off leash in the presence of larger dogs unless you know that they are safe around small animals. Don’t let a tiny dog loose in any place where they might encounter coyotes, raccoons, or raptors. Tiny dogs make easy prey.You might also consider other breeds and some mixes. Pugs, Poms, and Poodles are not the only small dogs out there. Also understand that no dog is perfect. You’ll have to make compromises. Dogs are living things. Some are more easy-care than others, but all can get sick or injured. All need at least some grooming. All need attention, exercise, training, and veterinary care. All have toilet needs.