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Which dog breeds are best suited for apartment living?

Which of these popular dog breeds are best suited to apartment living?

dachshund, rottweiler, poodle, boxer, yorkshire terrier, bulldog, beagle, golden retriever, german shepherd, labrador retriever

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I believe most dogs are suitable for apartment living. It depends on your ability to walk them daily and train them. They need to be highly socialized to pets and people. I have had dobermans and Mastiff in apartments. Giant Breeds are pretty lazy so they actually do well. Dogs that are high strung with a lot of energy, are going to give you more run for your money, requiring a lot more mental and physical work to keep them calm. Another factor is age. Sadly many owners are having problems with large/Giant breeds in rentals period. I try to get people to think of the life of the dog. I would think I would look at training ability with potty training because one breed listed is notorious to have potty training issues. So, a lot goes into this.

A skunk. If they are legal.... ;)

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I would check out the rules at various apartments/condos. Most have a size limit--such as under 25 pounds. You will want to get a dog that meets the usual size requirements because if you ever have to move, you will be able to find another place that will accept the dog.

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I worked in a pet store and we would not sell bigger dogs to people who lived in apartments. Simply because bigger dogs need more room, need more space to run around, roll around on the carpet, not be in between your legs constantly if you are walking. Dachshunds are good because they can run on the smaller size. Poodles are okay because you can get a teapot poodle which also can run smaller but be about 30-40 pounds. Terriers are VERY energetic dogs. This might not be good if you don't have a lot of space for the pup to run around. Bulldogs are great because they are lazy dogs, so they won't be hyper and need a lot of space. Beagles are good but they are hunting dogs so you may need to walk them more.

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I have a beagle and live in a 750 sq foot apartment. He definitely needs exercise outside regularly, but he seems happy in the apartment. We've sat for a bunch of larger dogs and I agree with what other said, large low-energy dogs, like Great Danes are perfect apartment pets. Actually, as puppies, it's recommended that Danes not be too active because they are vulnerable to skeletal/joint issues, so a small space is preferred.

However, I think any dog can be an apartment dog, some just require more time outside of the apartment than others.

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yorkshire terrier ... and maybe the dachshund and beagle, if you walk them a lot

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Dachs love to be walked and will go for 5 or 10 miles no problem. Some small breeds don't even like to walk at all. In my experience, boxers and shepherds are quiet at times but they must be able to run and roam free for exercise so keeping them in an apartment is not really a very good life 4 them

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Any dog will do fine in an apartment, and I agree with everyone else! As long as you can let them release that energy on a daily basis and taking them out for play dates, etc. They'll be happy. :)

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Big breeds actually! I've read a few different articles about temperament/behaviors of different dogs and have found most extra large breeds to best for apartment living. The bigger they are the more mellow and lounge-y they get :)

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Hello! Great Dane momma here!! We have had 4 and each has been a serious lounge lizard~ They do require some outside time for regular exercise but for the most part they enjoy relaxing indoors and keeping an eye on their people :) ( My Great Dane, Sunday is lounging next to me as I type this!!)

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Some bigger dogs can actually do well in apartments as long as they get outside, but be sure to check your building for breed restrictions.

Of the ones you listed, Rotties and GSD's tend to be restricted in most buildings. Golden's and Labs are manageable as long as they get plenty of exercise. http://doghub4.me/calm-dog-breeds/ (DogHub has a list) of calmer breeds for apartments that you should check out.

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I have a 41.5 lb 1/2 Pit mix(unfortunately don't know what else is in her) and live in an apartment and she does great. I do walk her plenty though. She's very quiet, only time she's ever barked was around the 4th of July from fireworks. And even then it was one single bark and that's it, nothing sustained. There's another dog down the hall that barks whenever I walk by to take mine out but even when other bark at Cleo, she just doesn't care and doesn't make a sound. In ever possible way she's the most gentle and well behaved dog one would want. I couldn't ask for a better one.

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Shitzu, hotdog, corgi, beagle, basset hound, etc.

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Great apartment dog? The beautiful Papillon

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