Best Dog For A Townhouse

Introduction

One of the most crucial things to consider when getting a dog is whether or not you live in a condo, townhouse, or other smaller space. If you have the room, larger dogs are often best since they need more oxygen and require more space to move around. Smaller, apartment-size dogs can be great if you don’t mind spending your time taking them on walks and playing with them outside. If you’re looking into apartments for dogs, there are some breeds that are considered good apartment dogs, meaning they do well in smaller spaces.

Bichon Frise

One of the most affable, adorable breeds on the planet, the bichon frise is a happy-go-lucky people pleaser who is easily one of the best apartment dogs. While they can make excellent agility competition dogs, they’re also more than happy to spend long stretches quietly on the couch. And at right around 15 pounds, they’re not going to keep your downstairs neighbors on edge!

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Greyhound 

We know, it seems counterintuitive for the dog kingdom’s fastest member to make a list of best apartment dogs. But here’s the secret about greyhounds: they have two speeds, sprinting and napping. So while they are happily going to accentuate your active lifestyle on weekends and evenings, life inside your urban dwelling should still be hunky-dory!

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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 

Cavalier owners will tell you these remarkable little guys are the perfect family pet. Cavaliers are also just about the perfect apartment dog! These incredibly intelligent, deeply loyal little dogs are quiet, friendly, and small enough to fit into even the coziest of studios with ease.

The bulldog’s shortened snout can literally make it impossible to fit his full tongue in his mouth comfortably, which is why you’ll often see them with tongues hanging out and goofy smiles.

Bulldog  

These sturdy fireplugs may not be your first guess when it comes to the best apartment dogs, thanks to their gruff appearance and heavy frame, but bulldogs tend to be extremely easygoing, couch-friendly dogs who adjust well to apartment life. A couple of caveats to consider though: Bulldogs can have a difficult time with extremes in higher temperatures, and if they aren’t trained not to alert bark, your neighbors will definitely know they’re there.

With their dapper tuxedo coat and big, dark eyes, it’s no wonder Boston terriers are nicknamed “the American Gentlemen.” Just look at that face!

Boston Terrier 

This dapper fellow makes one of the best apartment dogs purely because of his ideal combination of size and temperament. Almost universally friendly, loving dogs, Boston terriers are also small enough to be able to get almost all of their exercise needs indoors and not annoy your downstairs neighbors while they do it!

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Italian Greyhound  

Coming in at about 20 percent the size of their racing cousins, the Italian greyhound brings most of the things that people love about the greyhound breed—in a smaller, lighter, and even quieter package. While they don’t tend to be quite as lethargic as the racing greyhound, at around 10 pounds, the Italian greyhound makes the “best apartment dogs” list because they’re light enough and quiet enough to not be a nuisance.

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Basset Hound  

Steadfast and loyal companions, basset hounds make some of the best apartment dogs purely thanks to their exercise requirements. One good walk a day should be plenty to keep your basset hound feeling healthy and happy, and the rest of the time he’ll be perfectly content to nap on a dog bed or engage in some light play on the living room rug. Potential considerations are their propensity to drool, and their BIG voices.

Chihuahua  

A no-brainer when it comes to size, the Chihuahua is definitely the best apartment dog for fitting into even the smallest downtown studio! Thanks to their small size, they also have virtually no exercise needs that can’t be met right there on your couch. They can be yippy if not trained against alert barking, but it’s hard to beat these little dogs for small apartment living.

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Conclusion

Kipping isn’t a typical activity, but I can tell you from experience that it makes a big difference if you find your pup has a knack for it. Kip is really comfortable around other dogs, and other dogs seem to be okay with kipping – at least when they aren’t too big and heavy. Kippy has been socialized around her whole family, since she was always being touched by everyone. When we reached out to other people about having our dog included in their wedding day pictures, no one seemed to be particularly uncomfortable with her jumping around on them. Again, this might not be the case with bigger or intense dogs. But don’t let that deter you! Most pooches would love this physical challenge!

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