Popular Dog Breeds for Apartment Living

Not everyone lives in a home with a large backyard but they do want the ability to welcome a furry family member into their home. Unfortunately not every breed will adapt to apartment living but luckily there are countless breeds that would thrive in a smaller area and would not require as much room as a larger breed.

For those that are looking to purchase or rescue a dog here is an overview of the best dog breeds for apartment living.

Yorkshire Terrier

The Yorkshire Terrier originated from England and was named after the city of Yorkshire. This breed was originally used in the nineteenth century to catch rats in clothing mills and was considered to be a working dog. After a period of time Yorkshire Terriers transitioned from the working status to a close companion of prominent English families.

Today the Yorkshire Terrier is one of the most popular breeds of dogs. They are small and will only grow to about 7 pounds. Because of their size they don't require a lot of space however like every dog they need a good long walk daily and plenty of playtime.

A bonus with this breed is they are easy to house train and are hypoallergenic.

Pomeranian

Pomeranians served as an able herder of sheep in its larger form. They were not well known until 1870, when the kennel Club in England recognized the so called Spitz dog. However in 1888, Queen Victoria fell in love with a Pomeranian in Florence, Italy, and brought the little Pom back to England.

Today the Pomeranian is great for apartment living because of its compact size. Weighing in at only 3-7 pounds they are outgoing, friendly, vocal, highly intelligent, and eager to please their owner. This breed is fairly simple to train, and a favorite of both apartment and condominium dwellers.

A bonus with this breed is they don't require walks as frequently as other breeds do which is convenient for the owner that can't be home the entire day.

Chinese Crested

The Chinese Crested were stowed aboard ships to hunt vermin and by the mid-nineteenth century they began appearing in European art and entries of the breed in American dog shows began in the late 1800.

Today this breed is popular because it only grows from 11 to 13 inches tall and some are hairless. Although this breed is prone to skin irritations and can frequently sunburn they are recommended by the AKC for those with allergies.

Chihuahua

Chihuahua's were used in religious ceremonies and were pets to the upper class. The breed gets its name from the Mexican State of Chihuahua, where the earliest specimens of the breed were found.

Today this little breed is generally under 6 pounds and not likely to grow larger. They are very vocal dogs and should be socialized early. They are great with children and have a playful spirit making it easier to bond with their owner.

A bonus with this breed is they do well with those that have allergies and they thrive on attention.

For those that do not live in a single family home any one of these dogs will make a great roommate and will adjust just fine to condominium or apartment living.

Source

American Kennel Club