The Top 10 Best Apartment Dogs
64As we all know it's hard picking out good apartment dogs, but look no further! Here we have a list for the Top 10 Best Aparment Dogs.
10. Bichon Frises
Bichon Frises are one of the best small apartment dogs out there. Bichon Frises were practically born to be great apartment dogs. Not only are Bichon Frises good apartment dogs, but they're also incredibly sweet and loving too that make a great dog breeds for women too.
9. Poodles
Poodles can make an amazing choice as a small apartment dog, but Poodles can also be good large apartment dogs too.
8. Chihuahuas
Chihuahuas may be an obvious pick for the Top 10 Best Apartment Dogs, but Chihuahuas weren't put on this list without any good reasons. The Chihuahuas tiny size alone makes them great small apartment dogs.
7. Pugs
Pugs are always good dogs for apartments.
Italian Greyhounds are a shy and timid dog breed that tends to be very quiet, which is a good thing since Italian Greyhounds don't disturb neighbors. Italian Greyhounds are some of the best small apartment dogs out there.
French Bulldogs are a small dog breed that has absolutely amazing personalities. French Bulldogs are a breeze to train and incredibly friendly. French Bulldogs have easily earned their spot in the Top 10 Best Apartment Dogs.
4. Yorkshire Terriers
Yorkshire Terriers very good dogs for apartments. The only downfall to Yorkshire Terriers is that some Yorkshire Terriers bark too much.
3. Dachshunds
The Dachshunds are by far a breed that makes a great apartment dog. Dachshunds are incredibly small, so Dachshunds can even fit into the most crammed apartments.
2. Great Danes
Believe it or not, despite the Great Danes massive size they're a great large apartment dog. Great Danes are such great large apartment dogs in fact that they had to make it as number two for the Top 10 Best Apartment Dogs.
1. Pomeranians
Pomeranians are the best apartment dog out there. I mean, what other dog breed could make such a great apartment dog? The Pomeranian rightfully sits as the number one best apartment dog.
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Definitely interesting that Great Danes are included. I wouldn't have guessed. My wife and I have always wanted to get a great dane.
Go for it, McGilwriter! They are big but don't require as much as lots of big dogs--more laid back, etc. They're quiet, too--no worse than another person. Had a cat that made more noise going down the stairs! Is a good hub!!
Teylina, you're so right. It's true Great Danes can make wonderful apartments dogs. Plus they're usually not very difficult dogs to care for either considering their sizes. Partially this is due to the fact that Great Danes actually have such slow metabolisms that they eat about the same amount of food as a dog on the larger scale of medium.
Also because Great Danes have naturally short coats, (obviously lol) that they don't require regular expensive visits to the doggie grooming parlor like medium length and long haired coated dogs do. :)
Now, the only real problem when it comes to expenses for Great Danes is bloat, which can more times than not be prevented though. Just like horses, large animals are often times prone to bloat from eating too fast or too much at once. So it's important to monitor a Great Dane’s eating pace and too feed these Gentle Giants in a few small portions throughout the day opposed to feeding your Dane all at once.
Personally though, I think that Great Danes are simply one of the best dog breeds for any sort of lifestyle really, whether that is Apartment Living, Suburban Lifestyles, and even Rural Life.
And because Great Danes are just a bit above average for Dog Intelligence they’re not “nearly” as needy as breeds such as the Border Collie or Sheepdogs. Although, I’m not discrediting the Border Collie, since they’re one of my favorite dog breeds as well. Border Collies are just high maintenance though; Great Danes aren’t high maintenance dogs by any means, to say the least.
~ Miss Lil' Atlanta
Miss Lil' Atlanta, you made my day! Have just returned home from a 2-wk absence, and sat down to HP to get back in the groove, and this is the first thing I read! Really appreciate your info on the bloat, because altho' I've had big dogs in the past, bloating has not been a problem because (I guess) of the way they were built or their breeding-- or, rather, lack of! All were mutts--the best! Thank you for the advice, since I'm seriously considering another dog this fall. I'm sans animal-friend and miss it!
Teylina, I'm glad I could help you out! And you’re right, that mixed dog breeds tend to have a better disposition for developing hereditary disorders and diseases. Usually because mixed dogs take on the better characteristics of the breeds that they’re interbred with.
Other than a few mutts that are higher prone to other hereditary health problems, so just remember to watch out for that from time to time. Like for example, I had a Cockapoo that kept on developing gum disease. I paid for surgery to get her gums fixed 3 times, and the disease only came back every time I had it fixed. Other than that though, I’ve "only" had wonderful experiences with mixed dog breeds. Mutts are usually some of the best dogs to own.
And that’s awesome that you’re getting a new dog in Fall. I always love bringing a new dog home; it really is just so much fun.
~ Miss Lil’ Atlanta
Good article! I'm really shocked by the inclusion and place the Great Dane has on the list as well. Everything you guys said in the comments is correct though, it makes perfect sense why they would be. I guess I just never really thought it through because I stopped at their huge size :) I am going to be writing a series of hubs on apartment living and dogs, especially larger dogs. So I love that the great dane is on here. I'm a firm believer that with the right knowledge, lifestyle, and training any dog can live in an apartment happily with their owner. Though some are certainly more suited for it than others ;) hence the great list above ^
Teylina Level 6 Commenter 13 months ago
So glad to see Great Danes included here! Always knew it, just never saw specific info (even in all kinds of dog books) or stats. Really good hub. I'm not a small-dog fan, altho' I love 'em all, but sick and tired of people telling me no big dog belongs in an apt. Great Danes belong anywhere!