What's the best dog for a small apartment?

Question

What kind of dog should I get for my small apartment in the city?

Answer 1

Toy breeds are perfect for small apartment. They don't need as much exercises as large breeds. When I lived in New York City, I got an 8-pound toy poodle. He was great in that place. Poodles also don't bark too much. You really don't want a breed that likes to bark, e.g.maltese, or your neighbours won't like you very much. Toy poodles are also known for being not-too-high-energy. So they are perfect for small place.





I also trained my dog to go potty in a litter box. And I played fetching games with him in the apartment. He gets plenty of exercises that way.

Answer 2

Boston Terrier:


http://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/bostonterrier/interesting/





"Originally bred for use for Dog fighting, the modern Boston Terrier can be gentle, alert, and well-mannered; however they may be difficult to potty train in the beginning. They're known to be quite rambunctious, with a sense of humor. Some Bostons enjoy having another one for companionship. Both females and males generally bark only when necessary. Having been bred as a companion dog, they enjoy being around people, and if properly socialized get along well with children, other canines, and non-canine pets. Boston Terriers can be very cuddly, while others are more independent. Some Boston Terriers have an excitable or dominant temperament that requires special training and handling by the owner. Some are aggressive towards other dogs and some dogs are just attached to one person. Boston Terriers do not typically realize that they are small animals and are not afraid to confront larger dogs or other animals."





Source: Wikipedia


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_terrier

Answer 3

There are several other toy varieties besides Poodles, such as Pekingese, Pug, and Maltese. Other good choices are Poodle cross-breeds, such as Maltipoos (Maltese-Poodle) and Cockapoos (Cocker Spaniel-Poodle).