Top 10 Best Dog Breeds for Apartments
A small dog for a small space. Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the best fuzzy bois and gurls for living in a smaller apartment, even if they’re not tiny themselves.
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00:00 "Elizabeth Taylor Goldenblatt."
00:03 "That was the day Elizabeth Taylor moved in with Harry and Charlotte."
00:08 Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the best fuzzy boys and
00:13 girls for living in a smaller apartment, even if they're not tiny themselves.
00:17 "No, no, no, this is not a robot, this is a chihuahua.
00:21 This is my chihuahua.
00:22 We love chihuahuas, don't we?"
00:24 Number 10.
00:25 Shih Tzu - Gesundheit
00:27 These small, fluffy pups are Chinese royalty.
00:30 They're named after the Mandarin word for lion thanks to their luxurious little manes.
00:35 "The Shih Tzu."
00:36 "The Shih Tzu.
00:37 That's one you don't play around with that name, do you?
00:39 It doesn't come trippingly off the tongue."
00:41 Shih Tzus are incredibly affectionate and can easily thrive in small places.
00:46 They also love little kids and other furry friends.
00:50 Originally bred to live inside Chinese palaces, Shih Tzus will settle into a cozy little apartment
00:55 quite easily.
00:56 They don't need a ton of exercise compared to larger breeds, and can be satisfied running
01:01 around a small home on a cold winter afternoon.
01:04 That being said, it's worth training them when they're young.
01:07 Shih Tzus are famously barky.
01:09 "Can you speak other languages?"
01:11 "A little retriever, some shih tzu.
01:14 My chihuahua's a little rusty though."
01:15 Number 9.
01:17 Bulldog - Bulldogs are small but mighty.
01:20 They have the rippling muscles of large mastiffs packed into a compact frame.
01:25 Those muscles come naturally, as they are actually lazy bones who love to lounge around
01:29 the house.
01:30 "Whoa, easy, easy.
01:31 He's a very vicious attack dog."
01:33 "Yeah, he's gonna lick me to death."
01:36 They generally don't need much more exercise than some nice walkies.
01:39 They prefer slightly colder weather, so perhaps don't consider a bulldog in a warm city like
01:45 Miami without air conditioning.
01:47 They are cuddle sponges who generally love nothing more than a nestle under a blanket.
01:52 That being said, they are unfortunately known for various health problems, and it's illegal
01:57 to breed them in Norway or Denmark.
02:00 Number 8.
02:01 French Bulldog - French bulldogs, or Frenchies, have surged in popularity in recent years.
02:07 They're smaller than their English cousins and were originally bred by Parisians in the
02:11 1700s.
02:12 "What do Barney's dogs look like?"
02:14 "Just beige.
02:15 Kind of like pugs, but with big ears."
02:19 "Those are French bulldogs."
02:21 Frenchies are tiny little ninjas, able to sneak up on even the most attentive doggy
02:26 parent.
02:27 They are great apartment dogs who won't bother your neighbors with loud barks.
02:31 That being said, their tiny little snub noses can lead to big snores coming from their little
02:36 bodies.
02:37 "What a wonderful French bulldog.
02:39 My mother had one.
02:40 They make great companions."
02:41 Thanks to their small stature, daily walks are all the exercise these little ones need.
02:46 Like their big cousins, Frenchies don't care for warm weather.
02:49 Their issues regulating temperature have led to several airlines banning them from airplanes.
02:55 Number 7.
02:56 Havanese - Don't mind if we do.
02:59 It would be easy to confuse a Havanese dog with a small 10-pound throw rug.
03:04 Or a mob head.
03:05 But we promise they are, in fact, doggies that are great for apartment living.
03:09 They are perfect city dogs, totally at home amidst the excitement of human activity.
03:14 Havanese are small little fluffs who need a solid training regimen and mental stimulation.
03:20 They can adapt to almost any environment.
03:22 After some vigorous exercise, a Havanese will be your little snuggle buddy.
03:27 Havanese don't shed often, but be prepared to groom their luxurious locks every day.
03:33 Number 6.
03:34 Great Dane - It may seem inexplicable that these lovable lummoxes can fit in small spaces.
03:41 After all, these big old goofballs could take up an entire couch.
03:44 On the higher end, Great Danes can be almost 3 feet tall and weigh near 200 pounds.
03:57 They were originally bred to hunt large game like bears.
04:01 But the Great Danes of today are gentle giants and famously lazy.
04:05 They crave attention, and as long as they're well-socialized, they are incredibly friendly.
04:11 They do require exercise multiple times a day.
04:14 Like many big breeds, they have hip issues, so make sure to feed them right and wait until
04:18 they're at least 2 before taking them for a jog in the park.
04:22 Number 5.
04:23 Boston Terrier - The Boston Terrier is a dapper fellow with a built-in tuxedo.
04:33 Nicknamed the "American Gentleman," the Boston Terrier is a perfect companion for a small
04:38 home.
04:39 They are little balls of energy with a little mischievous streak.
04:42 Boston Terriers are big people-pleasers that love an affectionate human.
04:53 They can get a little sensitive to other dogs, so make sure that you socialize them early
04:58 and often.
04:59 A good dog park for these small boys and girls will be your best friend.
05:04 Their exercise needs vary.
05:06 Some need more playtime, while others can get by with a brisk walk or two a day.
05:10 Just like us.
05:12 Number 4.
05:13 Pug - Pugs were brought to Europe from China on the Silk Road hundreds of years ago.
05:19 They were originally bred to be the personal pets of Chinese emperors.
05:22 We sense a theme.
05:24 They've kept their imperial vibes for half a millennium.
05:29 Today, these wrinkly little princes are potato-shaped love machines perfect for a tiny home with
05:37 their humans.
05:39 They live up to their shape and will love to laze about.
05:45 That combined with their penchant for vacuuming up food makes Pugs prone to chubbiness.
05:50 Make sure to strictly regulate their diets.
05:53 They also can shed like crazy depending on the time of year, so be prepared to clean
05:57 up the fur.
05:58 Heat and humidity are their enemy, so make sure to keep them cool and dry.
06:04 Number 3.
06:05 Greyhound - Greyhounds are best known for their exploits
06:08 on the racetrack.
06:14 Despite their need for speed, Greyhounds are excellent apartment dogs.
06:18 As you'd suspect, they require lots and lots of exercise and playtime every day.
06:23 Ideally, you have a wide open dog park where they can run full out.
06:28 Considered as hunting dogs, they need slightly specialized training to keep them happy.
06:39 Once they work off the energy every day, they are docile little pals.
06:43 They don't shed too much and can adapt to most environments.
06:46 Be careful to check their ears for debris daily and to brush their teeth with doggy
06:51 toothpaste.
06:52 Number 2.
06:54 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel - The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is your
06:58 tiny little pal.
06:59 They tend to max out at less than 20 pounds.
07:09 A short walk is all their little legs require to keep them going.
07:13 After that, they are the quintessential king of lap dogs.
07:17 A Cav would be an absolute heaven spending a whole day on your lap while you stroke its
07:21 silky fur with pats.
07:23 They create a deep and abiding bond with their families and can be quite clingy.
07:28 They love small apartments and will follow you wherever you go inside it.
07:33 Cavs are famously lazy and are easy to train.
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07:59 Number 1.
08:00 Bichon Frise - Bichons are incredibly popular dogs.
08:04 Of course they are, as they are cute, cuddly, and relatively hypoallergenic.
08:12 They have one of the most loving and adorable personalities of any dog.
08:16 If your Bichon reaches 15 pounds, it's one of the biggest around.
08:20 They are tiny, playful, and almost always happy.
08:24 Bichons have a decent amount of energy for tiny cuties, but again, a good walk is all
08:29 they need to be healthy and happy.
08:31 Bichons train quite easily and love to make their humans happy.
08:36 Your furniture won't be overly blanketed with fur.
08:39 They have been known to live somewhat longer doggy lives, so be ready for years of love
08:43 and snuggles.
08:45 Ready to ponder the best dog breeds for smaller spaces?
08:49 Leave a comment below and let's fetch some great suggestions together.
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