What dog is medium or small, doesn't shed a lot, doesnt require too much exercise, and can live in apartments?

Question

Isn't too active and isn't a poodle

It isn't for me, it's for my teacher and I'm not saying it needs no exercise. I don't think she would want a teddy bear...

Yes my teacher and her husband want a dog.

They want a puppy because they want to learn the responsibility of taking care of a baby.

Answer 1

A mini poodle or mini schnauzer would fit the bill- if she wants one that's not too active, she should stay away from puppies and adopt an adult.
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Neither breed sheds, but do require grooming evry 6 weeks or so- she can take them to the groomers or learn to do it herself to save $.

Answer 2

I commend you for thinking about all these things before you get a dog. All to many dogs are returned or put in shelters because they do not fit the owners lifestyle. Try a Bichon Frise, they don't shed, don't require a lot of exercise are relatively calm, quiet and are wonderful companions.

Being that the dog will live in close quarters with other people, dogs that tend to overly bark can be a problem as well as other that have aggressive or protective traits. Spaniels, Terriers and Chihuahuas all fall under these catagories.

Answer 3

I certainly have 2 Boston Terriers...they're astonishing house canines. in simple terms undergo in ideas each canines needs workout on an generic basis...unquestionably if i've got been you i might get a cat for an house...you dont ought to take them out to the bathing room no potty guidance and that they regularly dont consume as much as a canines. My boyfriend lives in an house and has a cat. Edit: oh and make confident that in case you do get a Boston Terrier PLEASE purchase from a great breeder and not a puppy shop or a BYB those canines must be bred responsibly or you will get a slew of wellbeing problems...and make confident they're AKC registered!

Answer 4

Be careful, all dogs need exercise.. as for the recommendation of a Beagle.. NO.. Beagles shed alot, but even worse than that, withouth enough exercise (for example I have to use a bike or rollerblades to get mine running for 40 minutes a day), or attention they become dangerous to themselves... swallowing anything they can get.. (needing costly surgery which only has 50/50 odds of working), they are escape artists who get lost.. following scents one at a time until they are so far away they can't get back.. (this is not just mine.. I know so many people with them and watch the lost and found section of the paper.. Beagles and Beagle mixes are one of the most often lost.. )

I would say schnauzers, but really if you are so specific about what you want.. what about noise factor? MOST small dogs are barkers.. it takes a lot of work to break that habit, and in most terriers it won't work anyway.. (it's part of what they were bred to do).. So, I would recommend looking for something like rats or a ferret .. (do research it first).. I used to take my rats on walks, but really you could exercise them without it.. (I also used the Guinea Pig sized balls and let mine wander around the house if I was too busy to walk him) Rats are very social, easily trainable, take up very little room.. and if you have two of them together they keep each other company when you are not around.. So, if you are busy they won't get depressed..

Answer 5

Well, there are lots of small dogs that don't shed and can live in an apartment. But all dogs need excercise. They need to be walked at least twice a day for 15-20 minutes (and that's pretty much the minimum. The only way I can think for you to have a dog that doesn't need as much excercise would be for you to get an older dog that is slowing down.

Answer 6

Believe it or not, a cocker spaniel can do very well in an apartment. Exercise is a requirement but can be in the form of playing ball in the house or just going for a daily walk or two. Once you're past the puppy stage, they're wonderful dogs. They don't shed but require grooming every 6-10 weeks to maintain their coats.

They're huge people pleasers and live for their owners.

Answer 7

Geez Sirch...A JACK RUSSELL TERRORIST... They are great little dogs, don't get me wrong, but not for someone that requires "not much exercise"

A shih tzu would be my choice. They can zoom through the house without moving the furniture for exercise. They do need to go outdoors however. They are very smart, loving and they don't shed. What is wrong with poodles? They are also very smart and loving and somehow got a very bad rap!

Answer 8

My parents are on their 3rd Bichon Frise. I grew up with two of them. They were perfect for our allergy prone family, they don't shed much at all, fantastic personality, they'll grow 15-25 pounds, and don't mind walks, but also don't mind lounging around the house. Stay away from the puppy mills though. What you save up front you will eventually pay in veterinarian expenses for health issues. Hope this helps....

Answer 9

I personally live in an apartment. I have a 6 month old buff Cockapoo. I know you said you don't want a poodle, but it's a designer breed. He is fun, is paper trained, does not shed at all, and lives with me in my apartment. He is smart, and loves taking baths. I have childeren also, and he is really good with them. He rarely barks, but does require hair cuts. His hair was 6 inches long when we bought him. It is now only about 2 inches long, its alot cleaner. Good luck. Go to pet stores, and look around. Just because you go into a pet store, does not mean that you have to take someone home.

Answer 10

I think you might be more interested in a stuffed teddy bear instead of a dog. All dogs need exercise, love and attention. It sounds like you're looking for more of an "occasional" pet then anything else.

If not, a Yorkie would be a good bet.