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heter
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posted June 29, 2004 02:42 PM
Hi. I was wondering what kind of dog or mix I should get for apartmet life? I wont be able to take it to a park or anything very often. But i can walk it. I live on the 9th floor so it wont be getting much outside time except for when I walk it.
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posted June 29, 2004 04:46 PM
I would say the smaller the better. One of the toy breeds or a shelter dog that is already house broken under 15 lbs would be ideal.
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posted June 29, 2004 07:01 PM
Maybe a westie? Any of the "frilly" breeds would probably be good...Lahsa Apsos, Miniature Poodles, pugs, chihuahuas, japenese chins, or a b!chon. They're all great dogs, IMO, although I'd never own a b!chon. A pug would probably be perfect ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
[ June 29, 2004, 07:20 PM: Message edited by: Elite ]
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posted June 29, 2004 07:15 PM
A pug would probably be great!! Many "city-folk" in my area have pugs..... there is even a "pug club" in Portland (Maine) where like 20 or so pug owners bring their dogs to the dog park once a month to run around together... very cute to see!!
Why not just check your local shelter and see what they have for small dogs right now? But remember, small does not always mean low activity: Think Beagle... certainly not a dog for an apartment ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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posted June 30, 2004 01:22 AM
I have a pug and he's great in my condominium!! I try to take him out as much as I can for walks or runs in the park but they're pretty fine running around indoors. Whats also great is a shih tzu! Theyre just so loyal and lovable! Goodluck with your pick!
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posted June 30, 2004 10:02 AM
either a "toy" breed or a greyhound would be fine. Avoid working breeds at all costs.
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posted June 30, 2004 10:52 AM
second time ive mentioned this breed here this week. go figure and im not from the breed, however a bulldog makes a pretty good apartment dog.
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posted June 30, 2004 06:24 PM
bulldogs are great! They're very low maintenance when it comes to exercise but they do eat alot ![[Wink]](wink.gif) I also have a bulldog and he's great indoors as well!
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posted July 01, 2004 02:48 AM
What about Cocker Spaniels?
English and American both are siutable for apartment life, and also look like a DOG (unlike most toy breeds which just look like fur balls)
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posted July 02, 2004 12:19 PM
no cocker spaniels are NOt suitable for apartment lifestyles. Do not consider this breed, they require LOTS of exercise.
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posted July 03, 2004 06:28 AM
I disagree. Lou, with all due respect, you say all dogs need a lot of exercise. I think you tend to exaggerate the amount of exercise dogs require.
Although Cockers belong do the sporting group, they are not English Pointers. They would need about 40 minutes twice a day of exercise.
Besides, the amount of out-door exercise that certain breeds require has very little to do with how siutable they are for apartment life. It's mainly their size, and level of calmness.
For instance, Greyhounds.
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posted July 03, 2004 07:39 AM
Hi..A yorkie.,, have one sho is dog litte box trained..that way if you work long hours you dont have to worry about someone letting the dog out..anybody who wants advice on the dog litter let me know...I love it .its clean and doesnt smell like cat litter at all
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posted July 03, 2004 08:47 AM
Not possible to exaggerate the amount of exercise dogs require. I work with canine behaviourists and have seen the results of under-exercised spaniels. Very unpleasant, overexuberant, overweight, and generally also snappy and grumpy dogs. Toy breeds and greyhounds dont need a lot of exercise (two twenty minute walks a day is sufficient) Any working dog is bred to work ALL DAY, and needs a MINIMUM of one and a half to two hours exercise a day. Spaniels included. its not fair to keep a dog if you arent prepared to give it the right amount of exercise or are under some sort of illusion as to how much exercise they really need.
Spaniels are far from calm dogs if they are bred right they SHOULD be energetic and lively.
Lou
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posted July 03, 2004 07:05 PM
I stick by my original advice - go to a shelter and pick a dog under 15 lbs preferably from the toy category around 1- 2 years of age already housebroken. Don't worry too much about breed but the other items should be more important.
From your post - it doesn't sound like you'll have the time to do a lot of house training so an older dog will be a much better fit. Besides if they are an adult - you'll know exactly how big they will be.
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