I live in a small 3 room house! My back yard is about as big as your average living room.
2007-01-11 14:49:58 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Get a shelter mutt.
Shelter attendants spend lots of time with the animals, so they can find you the perfect pet.
Shelter pets are temperment tested, inexpensive with lots of "extras", and you save a life.
Can't beat that!
2007-01-11 14:54:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Eddie, it has nothing to do with the size of the back yard but how active you are. Even if you had 10 aches you still would have to bond with your dog. The only effective way is a leash and an owner who is a leader not a follower. The breed can be a little lap dog who does nothing but sit on your lap, or a lab who's active and will keep you active. I don`t know what your needs are.
2007-01-12 10:30:33 · answer #2 · answered by tonyflorida2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, do you need a dog, or do you want one? If you need one, I'm assuming it's for protection of some sort, so you'd want something with a big bark, but no bite (keeps the lawsuits low)... If you want one, then your best bet would be a dog that is easily leash trained, and by the sounds of your yard, smaller.
Good luck with your choice!
2007-01-11 23:04:58 · answer #3 · answered by Teenytime 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A rescue dog of any kind would be a good choice. They seem to know how lucky they are to be rescued and they make wonderful pets. If they come from a terrible circumstance and you bring them into your home and give them love they soak it up and fit right in.
But if you have your heart set on a purebred from a good breeder i will say that i have a Boxer and a Pug and a Chihuahua and all of them are great..each in their own way.
Enjoy what ever you choose! He or she will be your best friend if you let them share your pillow...haha
2007-01-12 00:11:45 · answer #4 · answered by petals1090 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look for dogs that would be suitable for apartments if you are overly concerned about the space. Frankly, I have a whippet/pitbull in my apartment that requires tons of exercise and loves to run around, but she is fine even without a backyard. I wouldn't worry so much about space as much as the activity level of the dog. If the dog you choose is an active breed, because you have a smaller backyard you will have to take him/her for more walks or dog parks to run around. If you choose a less active dog, you will still have to take him/her for a daily walk, but less consideration will have to be taken to having him/her on a long lead to run.
I suggest a shelter dog, simply because the attendents can help you decide the temperment of the dog, how easy/hard it will be to train the dog, and can recommend one of their dogs for small house living.
2007-01-11 22:59:41 · answer #5 · answered by bpbjess 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You wanna get something small... Like a Yorkie or something you dont want to get a big dog and have that little room to grow and play... Or you'll be like me.. I live in an apartment with a German Rottweiler and an American Pitbull Terrier.....
2007-01-12 02:53:32 · answer #6 · answered by Proud Army Wife 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in a small home, and I have a poodle and a bichon frise. They are both happy in small homes, but the poodle is pretty hyper sometimes and can be annoying. My bichon likes to sit around all day, preferably on my lap. I'd go for a bichon.
2007-01-11 22:58:01 · answer #7 · answered by No Shortage 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a Miniture German shepard mix, The most loving and caring dog - great watch dog and quiet until provoked. Perfect attitude and was easy to house break! They are also low maintenence. Small yard is no problem.
2007-01-11 22:56:05 · answer #8 · answered by DRP 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
A poodle is a great dog to have because they learn very fast my dog learned to sit in one day. They love kids and all people u should look into the breed
2007-01-11 22:53:36 · answer #9 · answered by Littleprinter 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Do some research on breeds before getting a pup. You need to decide how much time you have for the pup, how much space it needs and so on. This is a good site to check out to start researching. good luck!
http://www.akc.org/breeds/index.cfm
2007-01-11 22:56:43 · answer #10 · answered by muttsrbest 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋