Being a dog lover in the village is somewhat easier than in a large city. This is especially true for people who do not live in the private sector, but in high-rise buildings. Close corridors, elevators, a problem with walking, restless neighbors are just part of the problems that you will face when you make a decision to start a dog. In a small one-room apartment a big dog can feel relatively calm only on condition that the company will be a maximum of two people. Of course, a clever and obedient dog gets used to any conditions gradually, but is it possible to call a normal life spent in constant cramping?
Which dogs are suitable for an apartment?
If your housing is spacious, and you see that you can keep a strong dog in your hands, then it's worth paying attention to some of the large breeds of dogs. In addition to the fact that communication with them will bring a lot of pleasure to the owner, they are good guards of your habitation, scaring away all potential thieves only with their formidable look.
Large dogs for an apartment:
- Labrador;
- Dalmatian;
- gold retriever ;
- Newfoundland;
- Collie ;
- German Shepherd.
All the above breeds of dogs are highly intelligent, kind and almost always get along with the owners and their children. But we repeat - the larger the dog, the more difficult it is to keep it on a limited brick or concrete walls of the territory. Most people who do not have spacious apartments, however, should pay more attention to the medium and small breeds of dogs.
Medium breeds of dogs for an apartment:
- Basenji;
- French Bulldog;
- English Cocker Spaniel;
- poodle;
- beagle.
Small dogs for an apartment:
- Yorkshire Terrier;
- Pekingese;
- pug;
- Scotch terrier;
- rate;
- Spitz;
- Chinese Crested;
- Toy Terrier;
- the Spitz.
A dog whose breed suits little in a city apartment
What kind of dog should not be started in an apartment? Let's also list the so-called shepherds' breeds, the content of which is better for beginners to refrain: the Central Asian, Caucasian and South Russian Shepherds. The fact is that these dogs have thick wool, they are not only large enough and besides have a solid temper. Such animals were specially brought out for life in the open territory. In general, it should be noted that almost all hunting or watchdogs do not like to stay in close quarters for a long time. They wither without the possibility of regular walking and active loads.
It should not be forgotten that even a representative of the mild-mannered breed can turn into the feces of hell if the masters neglect training. Older people sometimes indulge their pets and they stop listening to them, making the master's life unbearable. It also happens that the dog begins to be jealous of his mistress to men, even rushing at them. A nervous animal can completely ruin a desired date with a loved one. Living on the 20th floor without a working elevator, it will be tedious to make frequent walks with your great friend. Therefore, weigh all the possible consequences before buying a dog. The most important thing is not to forget that you are dealing not with a plush ball, but with a living reasonable dog that can understand its owner and perform various actions.
It is impossible to advise categorically this or that breed of animals. Instantly there are people who will lead a lot of examples of how they have ten or fifteen years of huge fighting and a dog, and the owner does not have any problems with him. But what an experienced dog breeder can solve is often unable to make a beginner. How to choose a dog for an apartment, it will be more useful to know people who have just decided to start a pet, and still do not fully understand the whole complex of problems that await them.