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re: Best apartment dog?
Posted on 10/4/16 at 12:47 pm to athenslife101
Posted on 10/4/16 at 12:47 pm to athenslife101
On the shedding issue, poodles don't shed much at all, and I think most or all of the common poodle mixes also don't.
Beagles howl a lot and I've heard they are a bit hard-headed when it comes to training.
A friend of mine has a rescue pug-chihuahua mix that she lives in an apartment with. It sheds some but doesn't bark much at all.
Beagles howl a lot and I've heard they are a bit hard-headed when it comes to training.
A friend of mine has a rescue pug-chihuahua mix that she lives in an apartment with. It sheds some but doesn't bark much at all.
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Posted on 10/4/16 at 12:50 pm to athenslife101
Small poodle mix would be good. Almost no shedding and the right size without being yappy.
Posted on 10/4/16 at 2:05 pm to athenslife101
I have a Doberman, and he's awesome.
Short hair, don't drool.
They're not that big. Less than 100 lbs most of the time and females can be 70 pounds.
Mine is quiet 99% of the time. He only barks when somebody comes to the door. It's a loud bark and the criminal demographic is uneducated and already scared of him on sight to the point that it's irrational, so he keeps away unwanted people. Would make a grade A guard dog if somebody decided to come in.
Just walk him the long way when you take him to the bathroom to burn energy, but otherwise they're fairly low maintenance.
Dobermans are one of the most intelligent breeds so they're quick and easy to train.
Super loyal and affectionate. That may lead to clinginess, but once they get used to you leaving them while you work they're fine.
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Only real problem I've had with him in an apartment is he's very territorial and an alpha dog and with his instinct to guard as a Doberman, he's been aggressive towards random dogs and living in an apartment you're going to run into other dogs every so often when you take them out
Short hair, don't drool.
They're not that big. Less than 100 lbs most of the time and females can be 70 pounds.
Mine is quiet 99% of the time. He only barks when somebody comes to the door. It's a loud bark and the criminal demographic is uneducated and already scared of him on sight to the point that it's irrational, so he keeps away unwanted people. Would make a grade A guard dog if somebody decided to come in.
Just walk him the long way when you take him to the bathroom to burn energy, but otherwise they're fairly low maintenance.
Dobermans are one of the most intelligent breeds so they're quick and easy to train.
Super loyal and affectionate. That may lead to clinginess, but once they get used to you leaving them while you work they're fine.
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Only real problem I've had with him in an apartment is he's very territorial and an alpha dog and with his instinct to guard as a Doberman, he's been aggressive towards random dogs and living in an apartment you're going to run into other dogs every so often when you take them out
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Posted on 10/4/16 at 2:55 pm to DannyB
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Blue Heelers are very territorial. Used to own one. Best dog I ever owned, though.
Great dogs, but it takes someone with experience to train them. Otherwise, they're monsters (though not their fault).
Forget the size requirement. Get a Great Dane. Big, but perfect apartment dogs. They meet the rest of your criteria.
An English or French bulldog might also work.
Posted on 10/4/16 at 3:17 pm to HandGrenade
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Boykin spaniel
Excellent suggestion here. Beautiful little spaniel about 35lbs tops. They don't shed much and are generally quiet.
Super friendly to people, but don't really like other dogs.
Posted on 10/4/16 at 3:25 pm to athenslife101
Standard schnauzer.
Dont shed, dont drool, arent clingy, arent yappy, moderate energy, easy to tire out, smart. Or a smaller sized giant schnauzer, although Giants tend to be more stubborn and require a little firmer hand.
Dont shed, dont drool, arent clingy, arent yappy, moderate energy, easy to tire out, smart. Or a smaller sized giant schnauzer, although Giants tend to be more stubborn and require a little firmer hand.
Posted on 10/4/16 at 4:30 pm to athenslife101
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Something that doesn't drool or shed.
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Can be quiet.
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Not real big.
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Not super high energy.
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Not loud enough that is get a noise complaint.
Sounds like you really don't want a dog
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I'd love to get a dog the next place I move into.
Then I suggest you rent "Hotel New Hampshire" and follow the sub plot of the family dog as your best solution.
Posted on 10/4/16 at 5:53 pm to Nuts4LSU
Worked at my dad's veterinary clinic all through school when I lived at home. He nor I have ever seen a poodle that didn't shed like a normal dog. It's a myth
Posted on 10/4/16 at 6:38 pm to athenslife101
French Bulldog. Hands down best dog I have ever owned.
Posted on 10/4/16 at 8:18 pm to athenslife101
Medium Golden Doodle would fit your criteria.
I have a Boston Terrier now and they are cool dogs. Also used to have a Pug and while they are awesome, those little frickers shed like crazy.
I have a Boston Terrier now and they are cool dogs. Also used to have a Pug and while they are awesome, those little frickers shed like crazy.
Posted on 10/4/16 at 10:34 pm to AggieLandman
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AggieLandman
Howdy man.
Posted on 10/4/16 at 10:36 pm to Cheese Grits
This would be a good apartment dog.
Posted on 10/4/16 at 10:41 pm to NYCAuburn
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The Aussie's(Shep and Heeler)
Herding dogs in an apartment
Posted on 10/5/16 at 12:42 am to Cheese Grits
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Howdy man.
Howdy, how you been?
Posted on 10/5/16 at 6:43 am to AllbyMyRelf
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Worked at my dad's veterinary clinic all through school when I lived at home. He nor I have ever seen a poodle that didn't shed like a normal dog. It's a myth
Well, they do shed, but not all over the place. Apparently most of the shed hair and dander remain entangled in the curls of their hair. That's why they have to be brushed out frequently. But, poodles don't cause the normal problems we associate with dogs shedding.
Posted on 10/5/16 at 6:44 am to ABearsFanNMS
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French Bulldog. Hands down best dog I have ever owned.
They are awesome, but $2,000 for a dog seems like a steep price.
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Posted on 10/5/16 at 12:03 pm to Nuts4LSU
French bulldog hands down is the best dog I ever owned. Miniature daschunds are good too. Got my French bulldog for $1000. Best money ever spent
Posted on 10/5/16 at 5:00 pm to athenslife101
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Something that doesn't drool or shed. Can be quiet. Not real big. Not super high energy. Not loud enough that is get a noise complaint. I'd love to get a dog the next place I move into.
King Charles Cavaliers would be a good option for you. they are content sleeping all day if you are a couch potato but don't mind activity either. very adaptable and not that frisky. they are also chick magnets
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Posted on 10/5/16 at 8:28 pm to Tillman
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King Charles Cavaliers
These are some the absolute best dogs - very friendly. It's a shame they have so many health issues
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