2007-02-24 17:30:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Toy breeds are small, but most are yappy and have problems with biting people. Terriers tend to be holy terrors, but there are some nice, laid-back dogs out there. If you can take a dog for a walk, I'd suggest something like a labrador retriever. A Japanese Chin, a Shiba Inu, or a Tibetan Spaniel should be decent choices... Medium-sized dogs tend to have good dispositions, but need to be walked more often or they may end up depressed. Basset hounds are real sweet dogs, but if a hound starts barking, it'll go on and on.
2007-02-24 17:34:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Look for dogs that aren't known to be barky- most small dogs are barky and can be problematic when you have close neighbors.
Consider how able you are to give a dog exercise. A lot of people say you can have a Greyhound in an apartment because they're pretty lazy most of the day. They ARE pretty lazy (I have one) but for a little while each day they really need to get out and run and play off leash. No human can keep up with a Greyhound who is playfully running. If the apartment complex has a fenced area, great- a Greyhound will work. Or if you live near a dog park where you r dog can play off lead daily- but do not let a Greyhound off lead without a fence. They sometimes get lost when they sprint away and get out of sight of their owners.
You might consider an adult pet, perhaps a senior who is happy to sleep all day and enjoy your company all evening but who might not have as much excess energy to burn off at the end of the day.
When I was selecting a dog, I found online quizzes helpful- the ones that say, "What's the best dog for you?" I'll list links to a couple of them.
2007-02-25 01:51:35 · answer #2 · answered by Behaviorist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs that act like cats. Dogs that do not have to be walked or bathed. Having a dog in an apartment is a headache. They do not even have enough room to play.
2007-02-25 01:38:37 · answer #3 · answered by HuniBuniBee 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Invisible ones....
Small pets are more desirable in a rental situation and leave you free to choose property that may have little or no yard. Certain breeds, like Pit Bulls, can be problematic for landlords who are concerned about liability. Young pets tend to be more damaging in terms of chewing and having "accidents" before being thoroughly housebroken.
"Only pets" (meaning you have just one) can suffer anxiety while you're gone all day and act that out by chewing or other destructive behaviors unless crated. For that reason, it's actually better to have two pets who can entertain each other - and they'll be happier and less "needy" of your constant attention.
Since landlords aren't compelled or required to allow ANY pets (with the exception of service animals for the disabled) your best bet is to pose the pet question first when looking for a rental.
In my experience, a mature pet under 25 lbs. the easiest to pitch to a landlord.
2007-02-25 01:32:59 · answer #4 · answered by njc_flhtc 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
probably dogs that are small and not too yappy. poodles are nice as long as you get one that doesn't bark a whole lot (or like our poodle adapted to our household, so he was very quiet and laid back). you could get a pug, papillon, chihuahua, pekingese....something that's small, low energy, and doesn't bark a lot.
2007-02-25 01:34:13 · answer #5 · answered by mighty_power7 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maltese is the way to go. They do not shed, ez to train, apartment adoptable, and you can paper train them to pee only on paper.
2007-02-25 01:46:06 · answer #6 · answered by Mike N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say a yorkie,poodle or teacup maltese
2007-02-25 01:35:10 · answer #7 · answered by butterfly1293 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
very small dogs
2007-02-25 01:38:56 · answer #8 · answered by CHAEI 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋