What are some pets that are good for apartments?

Answer 1

Small dogs are great, ones that don't need very regular assisted exercise, if you have a balcony, or access to an out door area where pets are permited then this is much more ideal, just be careful not to get a dog you don't have time for, they are social animals and usually need a lot of attention. make sure you can give it access to open air and sunlight. small dogs such as a Dachshund, Maltese, Welsh Corgi, Yorkshire Terrier, and Bichon Frise may suite your lifestyle but you should go to a professional breeder and get advise form experts as to what would suite you.

large breeds can in fact be as good or better than small dogs because many are happy lying around all day and do not need much exercise. small dogs are good too but sometimes can be hyper and destructive if not exercised enough. any dog can live in an apartment if exercised a good amount. don't get a border collie or that sort of breed tho, they are probably the only ones who really need a farm or large yard and are pretty hyper otherwise.

I agree that Larger breeds can sometimes be better than smaller breeds.. provided you give them a good solid hour of exercise a day... Some of the best larger breeds are Afgans,Greyhounds,Great Danes... I myself have had a Great Dane (in a very small one bedroom apartment).. who was more content to lay around the house than to do anything else.. my pom is a hyper one who will get into just about anything if not paid attention to... It really all depends on what you are looking for in the dog... Just know that any breed of dog can be good for apartment life {even though some may be considered more suitable than others}.... Provided you are capable of meeting all of their mental and physical needs on a regular basis.... REMEMBER if any dog(regaurdless of breed) gets bored it has the potential to become destructive..... I suggest you log onto the AKC website and take a look at the different breeds {and their overall care requirements} that are available to you... Find one that fits your lifestyle.... Good luck!!!!!

The toy breeds are bred to live in small spaces, and get most of the exercise they need just trotting around the house. The working breeds and terriers would be more unhappy as they are meant to be busy and active. Having said that, some breeds, such as the greyhound, can live quite happily in a small space, and are quiet, shed little, and have very little doggy odor, as long as you are willing to take them on a three mile walk once a day, plus opportunities to go out for potty breaks.

I have had 2 different Lhasa Apsos and they are excellent for small apartments. They are very easy to house train, don't tear or chew up anything and don't "pull stunts" when you leave them in there all day. But trust me they do have plenty of personality!!!

I live in a small cottage style rancher and have one Bichon Frise (full of energy and could run circles around a Jack Russell) and also a cockapoo x terrier mix that is the same. They play well together and can be left alone (but walked every day) and do not destroy the house. I also have a 9 year old tabby cat and 3 of them get along so good and actually play together. My brother lives in 2500 foot home and has a Newfoundland cross and a German Shepherd cross and they do well in the house, but have a large yard to run around in all day as well as my nephews taking them for walks every day.

Small dogs need less food, they are easy to stick in the bath tub and keep clean, they can be "a big dog in a little body".

The other posters gave you great advice. I suggest if you are also looking for security when you walk anywhere on the weekend then get a larger dog although small dogs can run up a person's leg like a rusty can opener. I take my dogs up trails and once a man came by (nothing wrong with him) but he stumbled and fell towards me. My Bichon charged at him bearing her teeth and I had to give her a command to stop. She is 20 lbs. of rock hard muscle and she is extremely fast on all fours. She would have bit him because she thought he was going to hurt me. Big or small dogs make great companions.

Marcy

Answer 2

i would suggest a dalmatian if you are loving, affectionate, caring,active and good tempered. they are by far the best dog breed but you may also want to consider a golden retreiver or if you would like smaller breeds you should go for jack Russel terrier or the medium sized German shepherd or border collie.

Not all dogs act the same way, even if they are the same breed. I would say to look into the Toy Group, Non-Sporting Group, and Terrier Group. If you active,as you say, a good breed to look into are Jack Russell Terriers.

AnswerIf you are looking for a bigger dog that would be as active as you go for a Lab, Golden Retreiver, or Labradoodle I know these dogs love to run and play and swim and they have a lot of energy!!

I would suggest a BOXER DOG because they are very very active and loving and caring and they love to play and run around!

Ok, for a smaller breed I suggest a Jack Russell Terrier ( I believe they are now called Parson Russell Terriers?? I don't truly know) but I own a Chihuahua Jack Russell mix and he can be outside for hours and I might get tired but he seems to have boundless energy. A larger breed that I know is very great and has a lot of energy is the Vizsla they are very active dogs and are very good as long as you give it enough excerise. But I think a Jack Russell is best because as you said you're in an apartment.

i would suggest a cavoodle because they can be active, and sometimes the dog could be quiet, and just reat. my cavoodle dixie is a very good dog. she will go for a run with u, and she will also sleep on the end of your bed. cavoodles don't need that much execise and are fine on their own ( as long as they are toilet trained ).

Answer:If you live in an apartment but you still want an energetic type dog, I'd say adopt a

-larger Chihuahua (Chihuahuas are supposed to be small but there are many out there that are slightly over-size. If you want a good companion and not a show dog they are great dogs to have.)

-Westie... Happy, curious and somewhat stubborn. If you have lots of time to train them they're great dogs. You should also note that a regular groom is necissary.

-Italian Greyhound... love to run & Chase... Are gentle, sensitive, devoted little dogs, are often times reserved with strangers but demonstrative with their family :)

-Toy Poodle... Pert & peppy, Very easy to train, are alert, playful, lively, sensitive, and eager to please. They are a good dog breed (unfortunately I've neve had the pleasure of one owning me) Only they also need a regular groom.

Answer 3

it depends, if its a small dog it will fit in perfectly.I don't recommend English mastiffs,Great Danes,or Tibetan Mastiffs.A few that I DO recommend are Pomeranians, Golden Retriever puppies,or a Chihauaua .Great Danes are very big dogs that aren't always allowed.Tibetan Mastiffs are valuble and $223415 in China!That's because they look and represent like lions.TOO BIG!English mastiffs are big,loud,and scary for most people.pretty lazy too.I don't live in an apartment but I own an English Mastiff.They bark loud,they slobber everywhere,they are BIG.I don't recommend.P

Answer 4

You can have a little pet like a hamster, gerbil, fish, bird. You can also have a LITTLE cat or dog. I don't know what the weight limit is for an apartment room so I can't be particuar. Hope this helps!

Answer 5

Usually small dogs that are not working dogs and dogs in the Toy group. ie. Shih Tzu, Pekinese, Affenpinscher, Australian Silky Terrier, Bichon Frise, Bolognese, Cavalier King Charles, Chihuahua, Italian Greyhound, Japanese Chin, King Charles Spaniel, Lowchen, Maltese, Mini Pinscher, Papillon, Pomeranian, Pug, Yorkshire Terrier, Chinese Crested Dog. I myself have a Shih Tzu and she is very quiet and loveable. She loves nothing more then to curl up at your feet or on your knee. Very nice dogs and not hyperactive even from a young age.

Answer 6

There are few dogs which are suitable for such a small space, especially medium or large breeds. Unless you intend to regularly exercise your dog you probably don't need one until have a house. The English Bulldog is perhaps the only medium sized dog that is really well suited for an apartment. Other medium breeds really need yard of some size and regular exercise.

A medium to large size dog that can be kept in a small apartment would be a Border Collie or a Labrador. They are very smart dogs but they will need to be walked often.