What kind of dog is good for an apartment?
Sunday, January 29th, 2012 at
7:01 pm
I’m looking to buy a dog this coming summer and I’m trying to find a good breed to go with my living arrangements. I live in an apartment. I’m looking for a smaller dog that is fairly easy to potty train. Any suggestions on mixed or pure breed dogs that would be good?
A yorkie, a pomeranian, or a maltese. All really good dogs and all small and cute:) If your looking to buy one, try going to an animal shelter or pound, before a breeder, and dont go to a pet shop as most of their puppies come from puppy mills.
I would try a breed like shitzhu or maltese. They are good, smart dogs that dont tend to bark constantly (which your neighbors will thank you for) and they are reletively easy to potty train. I’ve had both and they are excellant dogs. But your best bet is to go to a shelter, especially if you don’t know of a particulr breed you want. The people at the shelter should be able to help you find a dog that will meet your requirements.
i prefer chows and papillons
any dog has to be trained, exercised, socialized, groomed and taken to vet
easiest dog i know to potty train is the chow
most are a lot of work and time
smaller dogs are famous for not learning, but just takes more time and work
A boston terrier, pug, french bulldog. I say these dogs b/c they do not make much noise so they won’t bother your neighbors when you’re not there and they don’t really like to exercise so you won’t be pressured to constantly walk them. I found no problems training my BTs but it takes diligence.
A chow is far too large for an apartment, and the small yappy dogs may bother your neighbors. The small toys like shih tzus, malteses, lhasas, yorkies, chihuahuas are all well known to have terrible separation anxiety and if you work during the day they may bark.
Chihuahua. They seem mean but the females are more lovable. They dont need to b walked because they get enough exercise just running around ur apartment. They are small and the biggest thing they require is love and attention. Chihuahuas r extremely smart dogs and mine is trained to pee on a pee pad which i place in a cat litter box in my laundry room. Hope this helps!
a pomeranian
I live in a condo that has a little yard. I have a year and a half retriever cross. The lady I sometimes meet on walks has a yellow lab and lives in an apartment. Her dog is the same age as mine however their energy levels are no where near the same! Her dog is so sedate (and overweight) and mine vibrates when he has to sit still!
My dog was a rescue-that’s where I suggest you start. As I ride horses I like the company of a big dog. I saw many smaller dogs that would have been great for your conditions.
My motto “until there is none, adopt one”. At times I have to crate my dog if I am gone long-he does fine. With a smaller dog you could do the same.
If I were you I would go visit your local shelter-there will be one there that fits your needs and melts your heart. However if there isn’t look at adds in the paper.
As for potty training, it is consistency in the training that will make the difference. One suggestion is to not use the “potty pads”-I have a friend whose dog goes on the pads and anything else left one the floor, like a newspaper, her kids books! The family is retraining him to go outside and so far it is working well.
@ rosetta – Not all good dogs are small and cute. some times a big ugly dog is the best dog in the world
@ladystang- You realize that chows are not small right. Why put your answer in if it is not useful
Breeds to look at
Yorkshire terrier
Shih-tzu
papillion
jack russel
chinese crested
chihuahua
Give up the idea of easy to potty train if you want a puppy. Get an adult dog. Shelters in your area will match you with the perfect dog.
Small dogs have small bladders, and have accidents frequently especially when excited. They are extremely noisy! Poms are the loudest little things I’ve ever heard in my life! And since you live in apartments, you would probably want a dog that doesn’t upset the other tenants living in the building. Perhaps a medium sized dog? And walk at least daily?
In terms of intelligence, Poodle.
In terms of being friendly to other people like neighbors and loving, Maltese.
In terms of becoming a guard dog, a dachshund.
Take note, in terms of cuteness, ALL of them.
try getting a dashund. their fun to have because they aren’t too hyper
Look at the toy breed group – you can google it to get some ideas.
I would get an *adult* dog as opposed to a puppy – preferably one from a shelter/rescue that has been living in a foster home and is therefore reliably potty trained (and they can tell you this). They’ll be able to tell you the dog’s temperament, how much the dog barks, and whether or not the dog knows simple commands and is housetrained – potty training a puppy in an apartment could very well be a nightmare.
Retired racing greyhounds are also a great choice – as long as you provide an outlet for them to run on occasion they’re fairly low-energy and lovely dogs.
I think all dogs are just as easy to potty train. Remember small dogs have smaller bladders though and might have to be taken out more. I think a small mutt would make an excellent apartment dog or maybe a basenji or shiba inu dog. They are not tiny dogs but not very large either.