Good Small Breed apt friendly dog

[maktastik_jr.]

Looking for good apartment friendly dog. Any suggestions?

[bulldog]

French Bulldog :D

I might be biased though :lol:


Real answer is to try to find one from the pound that you like. We rescued a Australian Terrier and he is a great little dog.

[JonnyD]

Are you stuck on a small dog? If not, a full sized (not italian!) greyhound might work too... not that I'm biased either :)

[grim]

Are you stuck on a small dog? If not, a full sized (not italian!) greyhound might work too... not that I'm biased either :)

+1,000,000

Greyhounds are awesome dogs, very gentle, and very loyal.


However they do love to run. :lol:

For the love of god though do not get an Italian greyhound!!!!!!!!!

[preludepearl417]

English Bulldog. Best dog I've ever had. Lots of good laughs, loyal, and chill dog. Just my .02

[bulldog]

English Bulldog. Best dog I've ever had. Lots of good laughs, loyal, and chill dog. Just my .02 My first English Bulldog actually did live in a apartment for about a year with no issues. They are very lazy dogs and don't require much exercise. Just try to rescue one if you do choose this route because it is a shame people are over breading these dogs to make the $2000 fee they are now charging. As much as I love Bulldogs I would have to rescue now: older and wiser.....

I rescued one I found on Craigslist when his owner died in war, so they are out there to rescue. Jim (uglydogracing) has also rescued a few himself and we could both help you if you choose this breed).


P.S. I still have those couponds for you maktastik_jr for free BJJ lessons up there in Fort Collins; each place givesd you a free month. They are yours free if you want them. They are legit too as I bought this MMA book for $50 for all these coupons.

[Kristian]

We have two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. They are pretty cool little dogs.

[Darth Do'Urden]

Another biased response incoming....

Shih tzus are amazing for small space living quarters. They're the largest of the small breeds, weighing in at about 10-14 pounds. They have a lifespan of about 14 years or so. Hearty, durable, and more than content to run a racetrack around your furniture for exercise, you won't need to worry about walking them on a regular basis, so long as you play with them inside. If you keep 'em in a "puppy cut", their hair (not fur) will stay super soft and won't require very much maintenance.

If allergies are an issue, this is a great breed to consider, as their hair does not carry the same type of dander that fur-based dogs do. They also do not shed much at all in the traditional "holy crap, there's dog hair everywhere" sense. The hair basically gets trapped in their coat, which does necessitate brushing once or twice a week. But with the puppy cut, it seems like they don't really require much brushing at all except when it starts getting close to time for another grooming.

[TinkerinWstuff]

get a cat

[Sarge]

get a cat

Don't forget to get rabies vaccinations and licenses. :blowup:


+1 on the adopt a dog. Both my current dogs were orphans, and my female pit/lab/shar pei is one of the best dogs I've ever had. (Nobody really knows what she is, she's just Missy and wears pink ribbons while my 2 year old tries to ride her around the house.) :rock:

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[CaptGoodvibes]

We rescued a pair of Westie/Yorkie littermates. They're about 20# each. They were fine in the apartment for 3 years. They are better now in the house with yard but still require stern control at all times... f'n terriers. ;)

I suggest crate training any apartment dog no matter what.

[maktastik_jr.]

English Bulldog. Best dog I've ever had. Lots of good laughs, loyal, and chill dog. Just my .02

$$$$$$$ my mom has one with perfect genetics papers all that paid 2500$

[Sarge]

Like a boss...

http://www.madpet.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/bulldog-swing.jpg

[Bueller]

Shih Tzu

[maktastik_jr.]

here is our shop dog meaty http://cdn-6.psndealer.com/e2/dealersite/images/interstatehonda/Meaty190.jpg

[maktastik_jr.]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8gR2oN0c73g/UAo53XNy2SI/AAAAAAAABpE/PaJCwxFhTpc/s1600/American-Eskimo-Puppy.jpg
Really want one of these little guys :) american eskimo

[maktastik_jr.]

well this is what i ended up with
http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s495/billmacwithey/ec083cb4.jpg

[Will the Thrill]

Weiner dog

[maktastik_jr.]

Weiner dog
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4tqecLbaa1qmg1ujo2_400.jpg

[Pork Chop]

Pugs are great and funny if you can handle snoring . Corgies are another great small breed.

[bulldog]

here is our shop dog meaty http://cdn-6.psndealer.com/e2/dealersite/images/interstatehonda/Meaty190.jpg
Looks like mine; Bubba
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/bulldog420/IMG_2998.jpg

[Darth Do'Urden]

I suggest crate training any apartment dog no matter what.

+1

And lest there is any confusion, crate training is NOT abusive or neglectful. Having a "den" of sorts that a dog can go to when tired, stressed out, etc. is very assuring to them. The added bonus is that they won't see it as a form of punishment (when they're grown) when you need to leave the house and don't want them destroying shit.


http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4tqecLbaa1qmg1ujo2_400.jpg

No doubt. Wiener dogs are HORRIBLE. I hate them with a burning white hot fiery purple passion. I'd rather have roaches.

And congrats on the new family member, mak. I do hope for your sake (and the dog's) that he is "apt friendly". =)

[CaptGoodvibes]

+1

And lest there is any confusion, crate training is NOT abusive or neglectful. Having a "den" of sorts that a dog can go to when tired, stressed out, etc. is very assuring to them. The added bonus is that they won't see it as a form of punishment (when they're grown) when you need to leave the house and don't want them destroying shit.


Sometimes I can't find them and they are crashed out in their crates, gate wide open.

[Sarge]

When we first got Missy, and then later got a crate, the moment I brought it home she crawled right into it and laid down for a nap.

[preludepearl417]

$$$$$$$ my mom has one with perfect genetics papers all that paid 2500$

Yea I ended up payin $3700 for mine. Worth every penny.

[birchyboy]

well this is what i ended up with
http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s495/billmacwithey/ec083cb4.jpg

Cute dog! We have an Esky that will be 3 in February. Great dogs if you can spend the time training them.

[Darth Do'Urden]

Sometimes I can't find them and they are crashed out in their crates, gate wide open.

Same here. More times than not, when bedtime rolls around (10pm on weeknights), one or both of them are in the crate bedded down for the night. We'll forget to close the crate sometimes because WE didn't put them in, and then we get woken up about 3am to the pitter patter of dog nails on the hardwood floor from them coming into the bedroom prowling.

[maktastik_jr.]

Cute dog! We have an Esky that will be 3 in February. Great dogs if you can spend the time training them.
Haha ill have time. although it will significantly reduce my time for trolling on the CSC forums.

[slim775124]

Yea I ended up payin $3700 for mine. Worth every penny.

they are the best dogs!!! We paid 3k for our boy and adopted our female off craigslist cause she was to hyper for the owners. we paid a little under a grand for her but here papers say 3k as well. We had a boy a couple years ago that we got from a back yard breeder and had to be put down on his year and a half birthday :( if you go bulldog get one from a reputable breeder not some backyard hack

[maktastik_jr.]

brought the little bugger to work today. hes lovin the red and white 600 :) please excuse my seductive model pose.
http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh581/Bill_MacWithey/kato_zps951e5f11.jpg

[OATSF14JERRY]

Shih Tzu. On our second one. Busa passed away a year or so ago. Max is just great. They love running race track patterns when excited. Get out of their way.