There are a few things you need to know about keeping a dog in an apartment. You need to make sure that the size of your apartment will allow you to keep a pet of the appropriate size. You must be sure that the breed you choose is not prone to constant barking. Otherwise, law enforcement agencies will receive complaints. Get familiar with dogs that can bark all the time! Make sure you have enough time for your dog's care, training and education. If this time is not enough, then you need to worry in advance about who will take care of the animal in your absence.
Most dogs can do just fine living in an apartment. But absolutely all of them require special training and education, which should be the key to the comfort of living together, the proper development of the animal and its excellent health. A dog deprived of the attention of the owner can become a source of constant trouble. First of all, interior items and furniture will suffer, because the animal will try to have fun in all possible ways. When choosing a specific breed of dog for an apartment, you must be guided not by emotions, but by reason! Weigh all the nuances and features of keeping the animal. You must be completely sure that you will cope with all issues of keeping and caring for the dog.
Majority representatives large dog breeds they feel great in the apartment, they do not experience any discomfort or inconvenience, however, if they are given due attention. For example, greyhounds and great danes are excellent representatives of dogs that will become impeccable representatives of apartment animals. Despite their rather large size, these four-legged can be attributed to homebodies. At the same time, in the status of a homebody, such a dog will only be in the company of the owner! Also, do not forget about the need for walks in the fresh air, this is an important condition for keeping any breed of dog in the apartment!
Some people think that small breed dogs are best suited for apartment living. This is not entirely, or rather, not always true. The point is that many small dog breeds prone to barking, the negative consequences of which we wrote above. Approach the issue of choosing a specific breed with all responsibility so that you and your pet feel comfortable living in an apartment!
List of dog breeds for an apartment with a name, description and photo:
The Akita Inu is a large and noble dog breed that was originally used to guard the royalty and nobility of feudal Japan. Dogs were also used to hunt wild boar, bear and deer.
AMERICAN BULLDOG
American Bulldogs (Ambouli) are strong, well-muscled dogs, bold and very strong. They are bred in our time as companion dogs, bodyguards, often they participate in battles.
AMERICAN COCKER SPANIEL
American Cocker Spaniels are known and loved in Russia, as well as in their homeland - in the USA. Originally bred as a hunting dog, they do an excellent job as a companion dog and show excellent results during sports competitions.
ENGLISH BULLDOG
English Bulldogs are powerful, stocky dogs with well-developed muscles. Their homeland is Great Britain, it is there that bulldogs are revered to a greater extent, calling them “English gentlemen” for their equanimity, cleanliness and sharp mind.
BICHON FRISET
The Bichon Frize is an amazingly affectionate dog that was simply born to be a faithful companion to humans. This pet is a born artist. Previously, this breed could often be found in the circus, but today the dog entertains people at home more often than in the circus arena, although it can also be found in the arena, and not so rarely!
BOSTON TERRIER
The Brussels Griffon was originally bred to kill rats. This breed is unique and unusual in its own way. The dog has an affectionate and gentle character, a high level of intelligence. Dogs of this breed are very attractive, many argue that the amazing piercing gaze of the Belgian Griffon is very similar to that of a person.
WELSH KORGI
Greyhounds (they are also English greyhounds) are graceful, but at the same time very hardy and powerful dogs, whose homeland is Great Britain.
DOBERMANN PINSCHER
To obtain excellent guard dogs, dog breeders began to cross short-haired shepherd dogs with Rottweilers, black and tan terriers and German pinschers. As a result of such experiments, the Doberman Pinscher was bred.