What is a good dog breed to have inside.?

Question

We live in an apartment and need a small dog that doesn't bark very much. What is the best breed to have.

Answer 1

Sorry but, all dogs bark, and this is even moreso with toy breeds and most small breeds. Even breeds not known for barking can develop this habit.

While I'd love to be able to recommend something specific to you, you haven't told us anything about your work schedule, your financial situation, your lifestyle, your activity level, your home situation, etc. Any answers you get will just be uneducated guesses from children telling you their favourite dog - dogs that will probably be a terrible match for you.

I can sit here and tell you that Basenjis are quiet breeds, but if you dont have hours a day to devote to them, know nothing about prey drive in dogs, and aren't an experienced dog owner, then they would be a horrible match.

I can sit here and tell you that Italian Greyhounds don't typically bark a lot, but if you are gone for more that 4 hours regularly, don't have thousands of dollars to put towards vet bills, have small children nearby, and don't understand the needs of a sighthound, then it would be a disaster.

The best thing you can do is visit a shelter or rescue group and see if a dog fits your needs. http://www.petfinder.com The next best thing is to watch a dog show - they are constantly on Animal Planet and USA and write down maybe 10 breeds that appeals to you. From there, visit http://www.akc.org and go to the "breed" area. On the left will be a link to the breed flyer, breed club, and breed rescue group. Click on each one and learn as much about the breed as possible.

From there if you decide you want a purebred puppy, read sites like

http://dogplay.com/gettingdog/index.html...
and
http://www.geocities.com/bluegracepwd/wh...

to help you find a reputable breeder.

Good luck to you

Answer 2

well if don't want a dog that barks don't get a dog. I know I'm going to get some heat for this but I have found that older bigger mutt are good for inside. they seem to be less hyper and nippy. With an older dog your likely to how they act before you take them if they have been in foster care. Most of these dog are already house broken and don't chew on non dog things. Mutt's are also like to have less genetic problems because the are not bread for looks so they have a gene pool. Older mixed breed dogs are harder to place then papered dogs or puppy's. Safe a life and bring home a new family member.

Answer 3

As previously stated by others..all dog barks especially if you don't spend enough time with them playing, socializing, exercising.

It is a common misconception to get a small dog for a small apartment...when in reality many large breeds make for good apartment dogs because they are less active. IE great dane, mastiff

Answer 4

My opinion, and my experience as an apartment dweller for six years, tells me this. Any dog, regardless of breed, regardless of size, will do just as well in an apartment, as it would in a house with an acreage. It's the dog's owner who will be the factor in a dog's well-being in any type of living situation. How dedicated he is, how active he is, and how vigilant in maintaining a "good neighbor" status with his dog.

If you want a dog in your apartment, it is up to you to do your research to find the breed that fits into your lifestyle, not your apartment. If you are an active person, you jog, you hike, you are committed to running your dog exhausted when he needs it, and take the time to properly socialize your dog, then you are right for several breeds of dog, and can pretty much choose however you like. If you are a person of limited activity, and are unable to go for walks four times daily, and want a more laid-back furry buddy, then you'll want to look into dogs who are less-active as a breed.

There's no such thing as a dog who needs no exercise, there's only degrees of a significant amount.

Of course, if you live in a small apartment, you might want to reconsider that Saint Bernard if he's going to take up all your floorspace when he has a nap. Choose wisely, and get the dog to fit YOU.

Answer 5

French Bulldogs. They are very quiet, have excellent temperaments, do not need much exercise (can usually get what they need just playing in the apartment, and they shed very little. Plus, when they do bark it isn't high pitched and shrill, they sound more like a large dog. They also love children and make good watchdogs (but they don't bark at everything).

Answer 6

Try this link. It has you walk through a series of questions that will help you profile a dog that's best for you based on your requirements.

You want something that has low aggression, low watchdog and guard dog behaviors, good emotional stability, and possibly something with not a lot of smarts so it doesn't get bored easily.

There are a lot of other variables and personal choices, so you'll have to work this out on your own.

Answer 7

A Pug, it's a lot of dog in a little package. They rarely bark and when they do it's not very loud. They are gentle and sweet. I can leave mine alone without her bothering anything in the house. They adopt easily to your life style. Their drawbacks? They do shed and they snore a lot.(Don't Let them sleep with you!)

Answer 8

In my experience, small dogs do tend to yap a bit and especially since they tend to get spoiled because they re so adorable but sometimes it depends on the dog's personality. In my opinion, I adore papillions, yorkshire terriers, pomeranians, and corgis. Corgis tend to be quite energetic but once you see them run, you will fall in love! But you would need to do research on your own and figure out the best type for your personality and living situations. =) best wishes!

Answer 9

Any small dog I have ever known, is a "yipper". Try a med. size dog, as long as you can take him out and let him run. It would be wonderful if you could go to your local shelter, meet the dogs, maybe you could rescue one. I don't suggest buying one from a "puppy mill", you never know what your gonna get. I guess you don't know from a pound either, but I would rather rescue a dog. good luck, enjoy your new family member


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In response to the two answers above Me, we recently rescued a bordercollie/blacklab mix, and we have had him one month, and he has not barked once!!!!

Answer 10

Try a Shih Tzu.... my grandmother used to have one that was incredibly sweet, indoor house trained, and never, ever barked. (we thought she was mute until she got underfoot and got stepped on a bit.) Not every dog is the same, but Shih Tzus are very cute dogs, and every one she ever had was great with people and children.