Best Dogs for Small Apartments

Cramped quarters don't mean you can't own a pup. Sure, in order to adopt a large dog like a husky or a shepherd, you'd probably want a space that's big enough for Fido to roam. But lucky for dog lovers everywhere, there are plenty of small dog breeds that would be more than happy in an apartment.

Best Dogs for Small Apartments

So what sets these apartment-friendly dogs apart from other pups? For one, most of them are small in size. In addition, many of them are laid back, low-shed, and known for being polite and quiet (something your neighbors will thank you for when they see you in the elevator or lobby, or hear you through the walls). The most important thing when choosing a dog is to select the breed that's right for you and your lifestyle. According to the American Kennel Club, these cute breeds adapt the best to chic city living. And for more dogs that would be happy apartment dwellers, check out our roundup of small-sized breeds.


Culled from: GoodHouseKeeping


Best Dogs for Small Apartments

  1. Bichon Frise
  2. French Bulldog
  3. Greyhound
  4. Pug
  5. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
  6. Bulldog
  7. Havenese
  8. Shih Tzu
  9. Boston Terrier
  10. Biewer Terrier
  11. Maltese
  12. German Spitz
  13. Bedlington Terrier
  14. Italian Greyhound
  15. Chinese Crested




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