Top Five Dog Breeds For Apartment Living
Have you had your heart set on getting a dog but have been hesitant because of your living situation? Let’s dive in and see if there’s a dog breed that would be compatible with your lifestyle! Getting a dog is one of the most exciting steps to take in life and it’s important to consider if you have the right living situation to take on a companion. These wonderful and loving animals deserve to have the right living conditions, so let’s see if we can find the perfect dog for you even while living in an apartment!
1. French Bulldog: Starting off strong with the sweet and adorable French bulldogs are a great breed for apartment living. The French bulldog is typically under 28lbs and under 13inches tall making them the perfect size for an apartment. They are more compact and will have a much easier time moving around a tight apartment compared to a husky which would struggle not to constantly knock items over just trying to move around from room to room. French bulldogs are known for being relatively quiet. They often do not bark without reason making them a strong contender for apartment living. Your neighbors will appreciate the often quieter dog. In fact, the French bulldog will likely make less noise than the upstairs neighbor clomping around at 2:00am. One of the biggest pros about this breed being an excellent choice for a roommate in an apartment is they are a couch potato. This lovey, squishy, little dog will love curling up next to you on the couch. They need minimal exercise and would much prefer to bed rot. The French bulldog was made to be the perfect apartment dwelling companion.
2. Pug: The reasons pugs are on this list are very similar to the French bulldog. I will keep this particular paragraph short and sweet because I can essentially copy and paste the reasons in the above paragraph. They often weigh less than 18lbs and are under 13inches in height. They are a great compact size making them ideal for small living spaces. They are also great at frequent lounging and nap taking. They want minimal exercise and would prefer to be curled up on the couch watching tv. Something of note is they are a bit noisier than the French bulldog. They are still relatively quiet compared to other breeds and communicate in other quieter ways to barking like snorting. Pugs should definitely be considered as an option when living in an apartment.
3. Shih Tzu: These cute and cuddly little guys are typically less than 16lbs and under 11inches in height. These tiny little dogs are the perfect size for an apartment because they can easily maneuver around. This particular breed is actually well known for being apartment friendly for their size and temperament. They require minimal exercise, often 30 minutes to an hour a day is enough for them. They will be content to spend most of the day indoors. Shih Tzus are known to be low shed meaning they won’t lose as much hair as other breeds. This is ideal in an apartment because you don’t want to be getting buried in a bigger dog's constant shedding when outside time will be hard to come by. This breed is also known to interact well with children and other dogs. When you are living in close proximity to other families, having a family friendly dog is ideal.
4. King Charles Spaniel: The King Charles spaniel is an adorable compact dog great for apartment living. They are often under 18lbs and under 13inches in height making it easy for them to maneuver around a small apartment. The King Charles spaniel is known to be a gentle and family friendly dog. Apartment living means you frequently run into your neighbors in very close proximity so it’s important to have a gentle and friendly dog. This breed is perfect for being everyone’s favorite neighbor due to their gentle and loving nature. They are a calm dog breed that enjoys both play time and couch time. Their playtime is known to stay relatively calm making them great companions when living in an apartment. They only need between 30 minutes to an hour of exercise a day which means it’s absolutely reasonable for them to be your next roommate.
5. Havanese: The Havanese are an often overlooked dog breed but they are perfect for an apartment. They are typically under 13lbs and under 12inches in height. They are an ideal size for tight living quarters. Havanese dogs require a moderate amount of exercise. About an hour a day is what they need which will help you get your daily steps in! They do not require any rigorous exercise making them great for an apartment. They are very intelligent making them easy to train. This makes it easy to keep them well behaved in your apartment helping keep your neighbors happy. They are family friendly and want affection from everyone around them. They will easily become better friends with your neighbors than you ever will be.
Hopefully this list helps you make the best decision on which amazing breed to become your apartment companion.
