Apartment Dogs

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Disclosure: CityDogsLife is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Living with a dog in a small apartment comes down to one piece of gear before any other. The crate. The right

Nothing compares to the love and joy you will enjoy once you’ve brought a new dog to share your life. Whether you’re looking for a newborn puppy or a slightly mature dog, there are some breeds that won’t work if you’re living in an apartment. Learning about the worst dogs for apartments will help you

So you want a Pitbull, and you live in a flat. Are Pitbulls good apartment dogs, or are you setting yourself up for two cramped, frustrated years? Fair question. It comes up a lot. Plenty of people will tell you not to do it. Plenty of Pitbull owners in studios and one-bedrooms will tell you

A small apartment doesn’t have to keep you from owning a dog. Plenty of breeds do just fine in tight quarters. Low maintenance dogs for apartments give you all the company without the demands of a big, high-energy working dog. Big breeds usually struggle without room to move. Small and medium dogs handle close walls

This roundup covers the best apartment dogs, the breeds that settle into a small space without losing their minds. You’ll get a feel for how each one behaves indoors and what it takes to keep them content, so the two of you actually enjoy the place. An apartment is not a dealbreaker. Sure, a few

Want a dog that thinks? A Border Collie will out-think you on a bad day. These dogs are clever, funny, and almost embarrassingly devoted to the people they live with. Here’s the catch. A Collie does not run on occasional walks the way some breeds do. That gap between what they need and what a

Siberian Huskies were bred to haul sleds across frozen distances, so stamina is baked into them. They are friendly, talkative, and almost comically energetic. People fall for the wolfish looks and the blue eyes, then buy or adopt on impulse. A lot of those same Huskies end up in shelters once the energy and the

The German Shepherd is a big, capable working breed. Most adults land somewhere around 50 to 90 pounds, with the males on the heavier end. They are sharp, steady dogs with a serious streak. Loyal to the point of velcro, naturally protective, and quick to size up a stranger at the door. So, are German

Dobermans carry a reputation they mostly don’t deserve. People hear the name and picture a snarling guard dog straining at a fence. Spend a week with one and you meet something else entirely: a velcro dog that follows you to the bathroom and leans its full weight against your leg while you cook. So can

The Australian Shepherd, or “Aussie” for short, is a high-drive herding dog with a brain that rarely clocks out. These are warm, people-focused dogs that want to be wherever their family is. So here is the real question. Are Australian Shepherds good apartment dogs? Australian Shepherds are not the ideal dogs for apartment living. But

Dachshunds turn heads on city sidewalks, and there’s a reason you see so many of them in apartments. They’re smart, playful, and loyal. They’re also famously stubborn, which is the part nobody mentions until you own one. But, are Dachshunds good apartment dogs? Dachshunds can be good dogs for apartment living. It’s a small breed

Boston Terriers earned the nickname “American Gentleman” for a reason. They show up at the door, greet your guests, and act like they own the lease. They’re sharp, they notice everything, and they have a goofy streak that wins people over fast. So the real question for anyone in a small space: are Boston Terriers

Pugs are one of the bigger toy breeds, and for such a small dog, they carry an outsized personality. They’re a bit lazy and love their naps, but catch one awake and you’ll find a playful, lively little clown. They make wonderful family dogs and loyal companions. But are Pugs good apartment dogs? Pugs are

The Newfoundland, a “Newf” or “Newfie” if you ask the people who own one, is a giant working breed with a calm, almost sleepy temperament. Big dog, soft heart. The breed comes from the coast of Newfoundland, Canada, where it hauled nets and lines for fishermen. That water-rescue instinct is still there. So is the