For Apartment Dwellers

One of the major factors in selecting a breed of puppy for a new family member is to take into consideration your living arrangements. Some breeds require more room, yards to play in or additional exercise than other breeds.

We compiled this list of breeds that we have found most suitable for apartment or condo living. Please check with your apartment manager or complex staff about any breed or weight restrictions. Many complexes also require a pet deposit for each new furry family member you bring into your home.

If you reside in an apartment or condo, the following breeds are most suitable:

Basset Hound

 

 

 

 

Bichon Frise

 

 

 

 

Boston Terrier

Brussels Griffon

Bull Mastiff

 

 

 

 

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Chihuahua

 

 

 

 

Chinese Pug

English Bulldog

French Bulldog

Italian Greyhound

Japanese Chin

 

 

 

 

Lhasa Apso

 

 

 

 

Maltese

 

 

 

 

Miniature Australian Shepherd

 

 

 

 

Miniature Dachshund

 

 

 

 

Miniature Pinscher

 

 

 

 

Miniature Schnauzer

 

 

 

 

Ori Pei

Papillon

 

 

 

 

Pekingese

Pomeranian

 

 

 

 

Rat Terrier

 

 

 

 

Schipperke

Scottish Terrier

 

 

 

 

Shih Tzu

 

 

 

 

Silky Terrier

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Toy Poodle

 

 

 

 

West Highland Terrier

Yorkshire Terrier

 

 

 

 

 

If you reside in an apartment or condo, the following designer crossed breeds are most suitable: 

Bichon-Poo
Bug
Cockalier
Cock-A-Poo
Lhasa-Lier
Schnoodle
Shih-Malt
Yorkie-Poo

 

This list has been compiled by general facts of the majority of the breed.

See all the puppy breeds we carry at All About Puppies here.