{"id":308,"date":"2021-12-09T20:07:02","date_gmt":"2021-12-09T20:07:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dms-petsitting.com\/PS-1\/?p=308"},"modified":"2021-12-10T00:00:30","modified_gmt":"2021-12-10T00:00:30","slug":"10-great-dogs-for-apartment-and-condo-living","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.dms-petsitting.com\/PS-1\/10-great-dogs-for-apartment-and-condo-living\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Great Small Dogs for Apartment and Condo Living"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you find yourself living in an apartment or condominium and one that is “pet-friendly, you might find yourself shopping for some companionship in the form of man’s (or woman’s) best friend. Many dog breeds can do well in small homes condos and apartments and in particular, small to medium-size breeds, although even certain large breeds shouldn’t be ruled out entirely.\u00a0 Dogs that make the best apartment or condo dwellers are those that are generally quiet and have low to medium energy. Naturally, most smaller dogs tend to fit better in these homes other than some toy breeds that tend to bark incessantly and without much cause.\u00a0 Such breeds may prove to be too noisy for apartments and condos that have close neighbors.\u00a0 Here are ten (10) breeds that can make excellent companions for apartment living.<\/p>\n

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  1. Bichon Frise:<\/strong>\u00a0 Bichons are a favorite among small dog enthusiasts that live in smaller spaces. They are typically very loyal and have excellent personalities with a medium energy level.\u00a0 Although many small dogs are known to be yippy barkers, the Bichon isn’t usually too noisy. Providing these dogs with a daily play sessions and walks will be enough to fulfill a bichon’s needs for exercise.\u00a0 (Bichon Frise Owners Club)<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel:<\/strong>\u00a0 This is one of the friendliest breeds around and will showering affection on their owner daily.\u00a0 They happily getting along with other dogs, kids, cats, and total strangers, looking at such strangers as friends they haven\u2019t yet met. Originally bred as companion dogs, it\u2019s only natural that they excel as therapy dogs.\u00a0 Their warm, dark brown\u00a0 eyes\u00a0 create a melting, limpid look which contributes to their gentle expression.\u00a0 (Cavalier Owners Club)<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Cairn Terriers:\u00a0<\/strong> Happy little snugglers, Cairn Terriers are happy little dogs originally bred to fearlessly root out foxes and other small, furred prey in the rocky Scottish countryside.\u00a0 Cairns are shaggy and alert dogs with eyes shining with intelligence.\u00a0 Cairns are small enough for a snooze in your lap and also sturdy enough for a good romp in the park.\u00a0 These are dogs that thrive with lots of close owner contact.\u00a0 If you like a dog with terrier qualities of gameness and\u00a0 true-blue loyalty, this may be the perfect breed for you.\u00a0 (Cairn Terrier Club)<\/a><\/li>\n
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    Coton De Tulear: <\/strong>These dogs were bred to be a human companion, and is very suited to a retired individual or someone that works from home.\u00a0 Always ready to have a good time, the Coton De Tulear is a flexible traveler and will adapt to your needs. They will appreciate daily walks but are also always ready for inside games which will help satisfy their exercise needs.\u00a0 (American Coton club)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Havanese:\u00a0<\/strong> These dogs love to stick to their owner’s side, hence the name “velcro dog”. These dogs are “super affectionate” towards other dogs, cats, children, and even strangers which makes the velcro dog a good addition to any family.\u00a0 \u00a0This is a nearly\u00a0 100% house dog so they adapt well in condos and apartments of minimal space.\u00a0 Be advised, as the name “velcro” implies these dogs do best with lots of companionship and if someone\u2019s home during the day to keep company.\u00a0 (Havanese Club)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Japanese Chin:\u00a0<\/strong> This breed has a bright inquisitive expression and despite their elegant coats, the Chin needs little more than a weekly brushing to maintain. Their size, friendliness, and low-exercise needs make them great for apartment dwellers with sedentary lifestyles.\u00a0 (Japanese Chin Club)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  7. Maltese:\u00a0<\/strong> Gentle and fearless, the Maltese is a dog totally devoted to his people and so much so, that they require a lot of owner attention.\u00a0 They are quick learners when rewarded for their efforts, this cute breed of dog excels as a companion and therapy dog.\u00a0 This a great small dog for those working from the convenience of a home office as the dog requires a lot of human companionship.\u00a0 (Maltese Club)<\/a><\/li>\n
  8. Poodle:\u00a0<\/strong> Among the very smartest and most obedient of all dogs, the Standard Poodle is always ready for an adventure.\u00a0 This breed retains its hunting heritage, and loves to run, swim, and retrieve but is also a minimal barker and does very well in smaller spaces as long as it gets it’s walks. The dog typically gets along well with everyone including children, although is somewhat reserved with strangers. (Poodle Club)<\/a><\/li>\n
  9. Shih Tzu:\u00a0<\/strong> Shih tzu are renowned for their perky, happy temperaments. These dogs are lively and friendly and tend to get along well with virtually everyone including other dogs as well as other pets of different species. Rarely you will find a bad tempered Shih Tzu.\u00a0 Most are exceptionally sweet and have a big desire to be with people, whether that is sitting on your lap or taking a stroll on a leash through the park\u00a0 (Shih Tzu Club)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    If you find yourself living in an apartment or condominium and one that is “pet-friendly, you might find yourself shopping for some companionship in the form of man’s (or woman’s) best friend. Many dog breeds can do well in small homes condos and apartments and in particular, small to medium-size breeds, although even certain large […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":335,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-308","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fun-facts-about-dogs"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.dms-petsitting.com\/PS-1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/308","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.dms-petsitting.com\/PS-1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.dms-petsitting.com\/PS-1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.dms-petsitting.com\/PS-1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.dms-petsitting.com\/PS-1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=308"}],"version-history":[{"count":26,"href":"http:\/\/www.dms-petsitting.com\/PS-1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/308\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":334,"href":"http:\/\/www.dms-petsitting.com\/PS-1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/308\/revisions\/334"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.dms-petsitting.com\/PS-1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/335"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.dms-petsitting.com\/PS-1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=308"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.dms-petsitting.com\/PS-1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=308"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.dms-petsitting.com\/PS-1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=308"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}