Living in an apartment has its fair share of problems. Chief among them is that it can be a lonely life for pet lovers. Thankfully, depending on your lease, a small dog is normally allowed in an apartment. The question is which breed suits your lifestyle best.
Some dogs require exercise, while others will need constant grooming. Here are some of the best small dog breeds for apartment living.
1. Bulldog
Bulldogs are slow-going dogs that prefer lounging around to constantly running around. This means they can happily inhabit an apartment with their owner. Their only caveat is that they aren’t the quietest of dogs. With a bit of trying, however, they can be the perfect apartment dwellers.
2. Shiba Inu
While the Shiba Inu needs a lot of exercise, as long as you take them on a daily walk when they need to go for their bathroom break, that should be enough to get their energy out. They also shed a lot of fur, and an apartment owner will need to groom them often. Thankfully, they are exceptionally quiet and well-behaved dogs, which means they will be obedient.
3. American Eskimo Dog
American Eskimo Dogs are some of the most well-behaved dogs. They only weigh around 15 pounds but still need regular exercise and attention. Still, their obedience means that they can suit an apartment owner with an active lifestyle.
4. Greyhound
Despite greyhounds being the fastest dog breed in the world, they actually prefer to laze around. All it takes are 30 minute walks to keep them happy and healthy. An occasional outing to a park where they can sprint will also keep them satisfied.
5. Yorkshire Terrier
Yorkshire Terriers are popular breeds, and for good reason. They love nothing more than being with their owners. They need daily walks and can be vocal, but that can be remedied with training. They will adjust to a small apartment quickly.
6. Basset Hound
While the basset hound doesn’t always fit into the category of small breeds, they do make excellent apartment dogs. Basset hounds do not like a lot of exercise but bear in mind that they have a loud bark that they tend to use when neglected or left alone.
7. Boston Terrier
Boston Terriers are a small breed that love the affection of their owner and have a playful nature. They are more active dogs that demand a bit of exercise. They are perfect for active people who can go on walks with them regularly.
8. Shih Tzus
Shih Tzus are affectionate little dogs that love the indoors. Originally bred to live in palaces with royalty, this breed makes some of the best company. They are also great with kids and other pets.
9. Chihuahua
Chihuahuas are some of the best companions for people living in apartments. Their small stature means that they can easily live in even the smallest apartments. Their only drawback is that they need a lot of attention and compete with other pets.
