What type of dog??????

Question

Is best for an apartment?I feel lonley and my bf offered to buy me a dog any of my choosing i am not sure what breed though?

I would like a dog i can go running with on my daily jogs?

Answer 1

Go to the animal shelter and pick one out.



I cant believe I got a thumbs down for suggesting going to a shelter to rescue a dog that desperately needs a home. How ridiculous. When there you can pick out a dog that is best for you and ask the people there for suggestions. Rescue an animal and stay away from puppy mills. Doesn't sound like a thumbs down opinion to me.

Answer 2

Any dog can live in an apartment, but there are a few things you have to consider:
1. A small breed looks less threatening for your friends and family and other people that you'll meet in the park. If you don't have experience in training dogs a small breed it's best.
2. A non-shedding breed it's almost a must because even the most loving person can tire of having to clean over and over again
3. An older dog [not a puppy that is] who have previously lived in an apartment would be a great choice.
4. Go to the animal shelter and ask for advice and they will be able to help you
Good luck :)

Answer 3

Well, buying a dog to help get rid of your loneliness really isn't the best idea. Unless you realize that having a dog is pretty much like having a child, you're in for a shock.

Of course you can have a dog in an apt. However, you must be able to exercise the dog daily (a couple times a day). You must also be around. If you plan on being at work or school or somewhere for long periods throughout the day, don't get a dog. Eight hours a day is a long time to leave a dog just hanging out in an apt by itself.

If you have a yard, great!
If you are seriously going to make this dog your main priority, try to get a small one that tends to be a lazier. Don't get a Jack Russel Terrier if you are just going to leave it indoors all day. Try an older pug or mutt. Think: calm dog.

Good luck.

Answer 4

Pugs are good apartment dogs. They are small and they don't need a lot of excersize . They are bred specifically for companionship. Where as other breeds are bred for work, protection, hunting, etc. They are great with kids too.
You mentioned feeling lonely. I do agree with others that it is not reason enough to get a dog. BUT if you are ready for a dog and the commitment and want a dog that is affectionate then, again, a pug may be the dog for you. I had two pugs in an apartment and worked out great. (Now that I have a house I now have three pugs!) Ok, so maybe I'm a bit biased but research them on the net or call a pug rescue center and ask questions.
Good luck!
Oops... I just noticed you said you wanted to take him/her jogging...pugs are NOT a good breed for jogging.

Answer 5

For a dog you can jog with I'd pick a Lab, if your apartment doesn't have a weight restriction on dogs. They are usally chilled out enough for an apartment, they are affectionate, yet they are still athletic enough to take running. German Shepherds are good too but many bark too much for apartment living.

If you are running with the dog, make sure the breed you pick isn't too short--it has to be able to keep up with you. Also, I don't recommend pet stores--go to a breeder if you want a purebred (though that only makes sense to me if you want to participate in AKC dog events), or to the pound or an ad in the paper if a mutt will do.

Answer 6

Depends on you apartment size, you do want a large dog if you have a small apartment. However, you do not want a small dog as a running partner. So you should consider a medium size dog and possibly a rescued one. That have so many dogs in need of a loving home and they come in all sizes and ages. You may want to consider getting one that is considered to be a young adult. Try visiting your local shelters and getting an idea. You can also spend time with the dogs before you adopt and make sure it is want you want.

Answer 7

If you live in an apartment you should defiantly consider a small dog. Probably not a Terrier breed, they tend to be very tenacious and easily bored. Other small breed that are wonderful for apartments are Mini poodles (very smart), Pomeranian (my personal fave. I currently have 2), Miniature Pincher's (can be hyper active), Bichon Frise (so sweet), Minature schnauzer, Boston Terriers, Pugs and Peke's.

whatever you decide I would highly recommend 'crate training' for a multitude of reasons. No its not cruel, remember that dogs are by nature den animals. It's in their DNA to seek out somewhere where they feel safe. Most important thing about a crate is to have it the correct size (not too big) and never use it to punish.

Also I recommend you do some research on the AKC 'American Kennel Club' website. Oodles of good info.

Hope this helped, good luck.

Answer 8

Small breeds are easier to care for in a small space, and can be trained to use a litter box, although they won't cover it like cats do. Yorkshire terrier is a good choice, they have long hair that doesn't shed but you will probably need to keep it cut short, it's a lot of work to keep it long. Chihuahuas are short haired, Pomeranians are long haired, I like Papillons, they have long hair but not as puffy as a Pom and a good temperament. Bichon Frise is another breed that's small with a fluffy white cottony hair coat, a little bit bigger than a toy Poodle but much nicer disposition. If you don't want a pure bred, go to your local humane society, they usually have someone on staff that can help match a dog's personality to your lifestyle.

Answer 9

Everyone is going to tell you the breed they have is best but what you should do is to research the many different breeds of dog and find one that will fit into your lifestyle. A good place to start is akc.org, they have a description of the the different breeds. Another good thing to do is fill out one of the test for what breed is right for you. Here are a couple of test sites
www.selectsmart.com/dog
www.petnet.com.au

Answer 10

Little ones are not always best for apartments. The smaller usually the more hyper.

I would suggest checking your local shelters and rescues. Go to adoptions and check them out. Ihave a rotti that would be fine in an apartment. He's the lazist of them all. My newf never moves unless she wants to eat another dog. My small one is a wild man and runs the length of the fence line back and forth.

Answer 11

Perhaps you should get a new boyfriend if you are lonely.

A dog is as much responsibility as a child. Being lonely is not a good reason to get one. If you are young that means you work and go out a lot. You do a lot of running around. That would be very cruel of you to leave a dog alone too much and too long.

Figure out WHY you feel lonely before you get a dog. A dog should compliment your life not repair it for you............