There is an opinion that dogs are not created for living in a close apartment, because their large size does not allow them to fully develop. But there are breeds of small dogs, for which the apartment is an ideal place for living. They do not need regular festivities and feel great surrounded by furniture and concrete walls. So which miniature breeds are the most popular? About this below.
A dog of small sizes for an apartment
At the moment there are about 30 breeds of dogs, the sizes of which are considered less than average. We suggest to get acquainted with the most famous among them:
- Yorkshire Terrier. A nice decorative breed, bred in the 19th century in England. The growth of Yorkshire does not exceed 25 cm. Affectionate and inquisitive Yorkies are well suited for living in a small apartment. They easily learn new teams and get on well with children.
- Chihuahua. This breed is distinguished by a variety of types of wool and color. Chihuahua is extremely kind and fervent, but at the same time they have the instincts of a real watchdog.
- Italian Bolognese. A small breed, bred in the Italian city of Bolnja. Weight of the Bolognese varies from 2 to 3.5 kg, and height - up to 28 cm. Characteristic features: hanging ears, white color, black eyes and lips.
- Pekingese. An ancient breed, whose motherland is China. The weight of the animal is 3-6 kg, and the growth at the withers is 17-5 cm. Representatives of the breed are characterized by self-confidence and stubbornness. Pekeses are not choosy in their care, they feel great without physical training.
- Dwarf pinscher. German breed, bred in the 19th century. In the withers reaches 30 cm, the weight varies within 5 kg. Very capricious breed of animals, in need of professional training.
- Japanese hin. Decorative breed, popular in Japanese imperial palaces. Hin is very compact (a height of only 25 cm), but it has a good ability to memorize commands.
