{"id":2077,"date":"2017-09-01T13:47:49","date_gmt":"2017-09-01T13:47:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/?p=2077"},"modified":"2023-11-02T06:19:43","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T06:19:43","slug":"top-5-dog-breeds-for-small-apartments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2017\/09\/top-5-dog-breeds-for-small-apartments\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Dog Breeds For Small Apartments"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Much has been said about the bond mankind shares with dogs. Touted as the most faithful creature to walk the earth, these furry friends are the best kinds of domestic animals. That said, raising a pet requires some effort. And the one thing that dog experts have maintained is that canines require grooming &amp; lots of space to move about.<\/p>\n<p>Given that population is on the rise and finding individual homes with large yards are becoming a rarity in cities, apartment dwellers are giving up hopes of having a pet.<\/p>\n<p>So here\u2019s bringing some good news. If you\u2019ve always wanted a dog, here are some breeds that fit well in small apartments! But before that, let\u2019s take a look at characteristics that you want to look for in an apartment-friendly dog.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f7b059b6500\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f7b059b6500\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2017\/09\/top-5-dog-breeds-for-small-apartments\/#Characteristics_of_an_apartment_friendly_dog_%E2%80%93\" >Characteristics of an apartment friendly dog &#8211;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2017\/09\/top-5-dog-breeds-for-small-apartments\/#English_Bulldog\" >English Bulldog<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2017\/09\/top-5-dog-breeds-for-small-apartments\/#Shih_Tzu\" >Shih Tzu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2017\/09\/top-5-dog-breeds-for-small-apartments\/#Cavalier_King_Charles_Spaniel\" >Cavalier King Charles Spaniel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2017\/09\/top-5-dog-breeds-for-small-apartments\/#Pug\" >Pug<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2017\/09\/top-5-dog-breeds-for-small-apartments\/#Beagle\" >Beagle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2017\/09\/top-5-dog-breeds-for-small-apartments\/#Furry_Friends_For_Life\" >Furry Friends For Life!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"western\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Characteristics_of_an_apartment_friendly_dog_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>Characteristics of an apartment friendly dog &#8211;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Easy to toilet train. For houses with a yard, you only need to teach your pet to rush outside to answer nature\u2019s call. Dogs that live in apartments must be taught to do their business in a tray or one particular spot always.<\/li>\n<li>Lazy, not wanting to move around too much. Big breeds require enough exercise to keep ailments at bay. Smaller dogs or lazy ones are ideal for apartments where space is a constraint.<\/li>\n<li>Sheds very little fur. Unless your dog is an extremely short-haired one, he\/she will shed considerable amount of fur. Pick dogs with thinner coats for convenience.<\/li>\n<li>Friendly. Aggressive dogs can be a headache to your neighbors.<\/li>\n<li>Keeping the above qualities in mind, here\u2019s our list of top 5 apartment friendly dogs!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 class=\"western\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"English_Bulldog\"><\/span>English Bulldog<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"western\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2078 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/english-bulldog-300x176.png\" alt=\"english-bulldog\" width=\"300\" height=\"176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/english-bulldog-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/english-bulldog-768x450.png 768w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/english-bulldog-1024x599.png 1024w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/english-bulldog-550x322.png 550w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/english-bulldog-854x500.png 854w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/english-bulldog.png 1025w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>This is a small-medium sized dog with a very sweet disposition.\u00a0This breed has a lifespan of around 8-10 years. Its coat is short and hence, requires very little maintenance. The breed is often touted as a lazy one, so even if you do attempt to give the dog some exercise, they will gladly resist. This lack of interest in moving around too much plays in your favor if you own a tiny apartment.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shih_Tzu\"><\/span>Shih Tzu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2079 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/shih-tzu-300x200.png\" alt=\"shih-tzu\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/shih-tzu-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/shih-tzu-550x366.png 550w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/shih-tzu.png 680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Shih Tzu or little lion as the name means, is an affectionate and highly alert dog breed that are\u00a0largely raised as lap dogs.\u00a0They require constant human interaction to be their happy selves. The dogs have a thick furry coat, so grooming will be quite necessary. While they are not overly active, they wouldn\u2019t resist an invitation for a walk either. Shih Tzus are easy to train &amp; apart from the amount of hair they shed, everything else about them should be easy-peasy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cavalier_King_Charles_Spaniel\"><\/span>Cavalier King Charles Spaniel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2084 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Cavalier-King-Charles-Spaniel-1-300x170.png\" alt=\"Cavalier-King-Charles-Spaniel\" width=\"300\" height=\"170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Cavalier-King-Charles-Spaniel-1-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Cavalier-King-Charles-Spaniel-1-550x311.png 550w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Cavalier-King-Charles-Spaniel-1.png 622w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Yet another dog from the toy breed category is the Cavalier King Charles spaniel. This one is a very graceful and gentle breed with an average lifespan of around 12-14 years. This breed is one of the more playful ones and is very fond of exploring. However, they don\u2019t require exhaustive workouts or oodles of space to move around. They are most happy dashing around the apartment at a manic pace. These dogs have a very long, furry coat so shedding will be a problem unless groomed regularly. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very good around children and make excellent playmates.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pug\"><\/span>Pug<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"western\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2081 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/pug-300x165.png\" alt=\"pug\" width=\"300\" height=\"165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/pug-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/pug-768x422.png 768w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/pug-1024x563.png 1024w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/pug-1060x582.png 1060w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/pug-550x302.png 550w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/pug-910x500.png 910w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/pug.png 1216w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Much has been said and even commercialized about this beloved punch-faced dog breed. Pugs are often hailed as the third best pets to have inside a small apartment, fishes and cats being the first and second respectively :). Pugs are playful, exercise-hating dogs with a very happy disposition. Adult pugs spend most of their time napping. Their coats are short, but they do shed quite a bit. However, these are one of the hardest dogs to house train.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"western\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beagle\"><\/span>Beagle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Beagle is a type of hound that is highly intelligent and alert.\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2082 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/beagle-300x200.png\" alt=\"beagle\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/beagle-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/beagle-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/beagle-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/beagle-1060x706.png 1060w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/beagle-550x367.png 550w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/beagle-750x500.png 750w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/beagle.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>They are easy to groom people dogs that are very social around kids and other pets. Although there is a debate on whether they should be kept in small condos or apartments, the truth is that as long as they get to go on walks, they\u2019re happy to call a tiny apartment their home. The average lifespan of a Beagle is around 12-15 years. They are not large, but they sure are sturdy and athletic.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Furry_Friends_For_Life\"><\/span>Furry Friends For Life!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While having pet seems like a wonderful idea, please keep in mind that dogs are loyal and emotional beings that will fall into depression if abandoned by their first owners. Unless you are sure that you will be around them till their last breath, do not adopt or buy a dog. In many ways, having a pet is like having a kid. You have to look after them, you have to train them and groom them. Ultimately, the bond you forge with them is one that will last forever. A dog will, till its last breath, remain your most loyal and faithful companion.<\/p>\n<p>We hope you enjoyed this article and if you did, share it with your pet loving friends. So bye-bye! Or should we say bow-bow? \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>Cheers!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Much has been said about the bond mankind shares with dogs. 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