If you live in a city apartment and decide to start a dog, you need to seriously approach the choice of the breed of your future pet. Of course, in the first place a person is usually guided by their likes and preferences, but before buying it is better to learn more about the chosen breed.
Let's talk about what kind of dog to get in the apartment. Theoretically, an animal of absolutely any breed can live at home. Another thing is that for large dogs in the apartment you need a lot of space, they need intensive physical activity and serious training. Therefore, if you do not have the time or the desire for it, then you should pay attention to the smaller dogs.
Breeds of small dogs for an apartment
For example, some of the most popular small dogs for an apartment are the Yorkshire Terrier, Pug, Cocker Spaniel, Chihuahua, Dachshund and English Bulldog. Let's get acquainted with them a little more:
- Yorkshire Terrier - a small dog weighing up to 4.5 kg and fighting character, likes to spend time on soft pads and sofas;
- pug - dogs weighing from 4 to 11 kg, short-haired, which is very convenient when keeping in an apartment. While you are not at home, your mopsik will gladly sleep somewhere in a warm place;
- Cocker Spaniel - a small dog with an average length of hair, needs physical exertion;
- Chihuahua is the smallest dog in the world that will become your devoted friend;
- dachshund - a long dog with short paws, mobile and playful, very fond of walking;
- English Bulldog - a small and very nice dog, which, however, one small drawback - bulldogs snore loud enough.
Also suitable for an apartment are small dogs such as Schnauzer, Scotch Terrier, Levyretka, Poodle, Boston Terrier, Maltese, etc.
Place for the dog in the apartment
Once you have decided on the breed, you need to think about the place for the dog in the apartment. There are several options for keeping a dog in an apartment and choosing one of them depends on the breed you choose. If the dog is very small, then she will spend most of the time on the couch and in your bed, just as you can prepare for her small soft pads.
You can arrange in the apartment of your pet a nook in the form of a booth for the dog, in which your pet can safely rest. Moreover, now there are a lot of design ideas for canine booths and you can choose one that will not only suit the dog, but also harmoniously fit into the interior of your apartment. The booth can be either soft, or made of wood or plastic, with a door or open, with bowls for food and water or without them.
When choosing a booth, pay attention to the following points:
- material from which it is made;
- the booth should be easy to clean;
- it should not be stuffy and hot;
- the size of the booth.
The main thing, of course, is that your pet should be comfortable and cozy in the booth.
In addition, there are special cages for dogs in the apartment. Usually, cages are used to place dogs with newborn puppies in them. In other cases, the use of cages in a city apartment, in our opinion, is unnecessary. If you are worried about your expensive furniture or new repairs and are going to keep a dog in your cage in your absence, then you are unlikely to
And in conclusion I would like to remind once again that the decision to purchase a puppy must be weighed and well thought out, and not just emotional. After all, keeping a dog in your apartment will require you to make certain expenses, both temporary and financial. In fact, there is no better breed for an apartment, it all depends on you. And a large breed dog can feel quite comfortable in the apartment if you spend a lot of time with her, give her enough physical activity and take seriously the issue of training. Therefore, the ideal dog will be one that will give you joy, and you give her attention and care.