+1 I never would have thought these types of dogs would be cool but they really are.
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Good Dog for Apartment Living
- Thread starter warwick.hoy
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+1 I never would have thought these types of dogs would be cool but they really are.
I suggest your local shelter, and a lab. If you train it young, a lab will be your best well behaved friend forever. At least with the ones we have had, they are always in a good mood. They have lots of energy, so maybe not a great fit for an apartment, but if you plan on walking a bunch with it, they're great companions. Plus our mixed breed labs have always been super healthy.
EDIT: Just noticed your looking for a small to medium sized. A lab mix is always great as well, especially since they don't grow up to be as big as coffee tables.
EDIT: Just noticed your looking for a small to medium sized. A lab mix is always great as well, especially since they don't grow up to be as big as coffee tables.
There are exceptions to every dog remeber. My Jack Russel is lazy, doesn't bark, is loveable, never bit, LOVES food ( 8 years old and still learning tricks just to get food), and is one of the best dogs I ever had. It is energenic for a half hour and is sleepy the next. Every dog is diff. She also loves little kids.
I'd go ahead and +1 this. The only problem is make sure the specific dog is cool with cats. Some are, some aren't.
A fixed female pit. Way laid back and just need intense play once in a while. Small, 45-55lbs. Will die for you if need be. Dont like being scratched on nose so leave cats alone.
Pits are a dime a dozen in this town from all the wannabe ganstas,...I'm still considering one though.
James, get a schnoodle, or a labradoodle.
I have a schnoodle, and love him to death. Hes about 20 pounds, bigger than a "Paris Hiltion dog," and are hypoallergenic. He trained super easily, and can go from playing like crazy and running around the house, to laying down with you in less than a second. Great dog.
Labradoodles are the same, just bigger.
Schnoodle - schnauzer / poodle
Labradoodle - labrador / poodle
Golden Doodle - golden retriever / poodle
We take Mojo on all of our outings, he has been swimming in Lake Erie, climbed lots of state park mountains. If you think of it, he has done it.
And if it sounds like a chick dog, tell that to the german shepard and pitbull down the road that Mojo chases away almost daily. If thats not manly...
I have a schnoodle, and love him to death. Hes about 20 pounds, bigger than a "Paris Hiltion dog," and are hypoallergenic. He trained super easily, and can go from playing like crazy and running around the house, to laying down with you in less than a second. Great dog.
Labradoodles are the same, just bigger.
Schnoodle - schnauzer / poodle
Labradoodle - labrador / poodle
Golden Doodle - golden retriever / poodle
We take Mojo on all of our outings, he has been swimming in Lake Erie, climbed lots of state park mountains. If you think of it, he has done it.
And if it sounds like a chick dog, tell that to the german shepard and pitbull down the road that Mojo chases away almost daily. If thats not manly...
They may well be the best behaved dogs on the planet. The rap they get is sad. They are extremely sensitive. I have a year old unfixed male. He wouldnt hurt a flea, I guess unless flea wanted to hurt me. He loves all humans and animals. Best dog ever. He's 100lbs and knows it.
Shame on you James.. shame on you. 
I say bulldog then, only because I love Meatbag on Rob and Big. I will have one.. one day.
OT, I want to make a poodle / german shepherd variable. I wonder...
I say bulldog then, only because I love Meatbag on Rob and Big. I will have one.. one day.
OT, I want to make a poodle / german shepherd variable. I wonder...
My wife and I went to one of the shelters this afternoon to get some ideas, which is where the dime a dozen pitbulls comment comes from. Literally every other kennel had a pitbull in it from a puppies to mixed breeds. It was encouraging to see that only two of the three rows of kennels had animals in them. At this point I think we are going to sleep on it.
I think we can train most any dog to be apartment appropriate so I don't think we will have to single out any particular breed. Just no poodle.
I think we can train most any dog to be apartment appropriate so I don't think we will have to single out any particular breed. Just no poodle.
A great dane would be a good choice if you can walk him at least 30 to 45 minutes a day.
We used to have a pug. They don't bark which is important, they are pretty tough. And mine was going in a liter.
Only 2 choices but you don't have much choice in appartement.
I would stay away from those lab, golden. They need space.
Stay away from jack russel also, unless you plan to walk the dog 2 or 3 hours a day!
We used to have a pug. They don't bark which is important, they are pretty tough. And mine was going in a liter.
Only 2 choices but you don't have much choice in appartement.
I would stay away from those lab, golden. They need space.
Stay away from jack russel also, unless you plan to walk the dog 2 or 3 hours a day!
+1,000,000
Great breed!
I`d go for a pure blood (I`ve had two). Very obedient, very loyal, very playful, they don`t shed, and they actually smell good(weird thing to say, but they don`t smell like dogs). They know how to go out and have fun, but they also can be very calm and relaxed when needed. They are definitely alpha male types so you have to have a firm hand with them, but they are an all around amazing breed.
They also come in three sizes: mini, standard, and giant. Each 'size' needs daily exercise, but in different amounts. If you are planning on hiking I`d say the standard is the size for you.
Well, I live in an apartment with a pitbull. No problems here, but it is a lot of work. 1 hour walk in the morning, 2 hours in the evening and all the extra activities too (some play time and muscle exercize). I'm not recommending one, especially since you have other pets, but just making a point that even a very active dog can do very well in an apartment if the care taker is motivated.
I'd say go for a shelter dog too. That way you'll know the temperament of the dog before you get it and you'll be doing the overpopulated shelters (and animals living in them) a favor. They can usually tell if the dog gets along with cats.
Schnauzer is a great choice too. I love those goofballs.
And just in case you'd prefer a puppy from a breeder, I have to mention one of my favourite breeds: Nova Scotia retriever. Medium sized, incredibly beautiful dog and really easy to work with in my experience
I'd say go for a shelter dog too. That way you'll know the temperament of the dog before you get it and you'll be doing the overpopulated shelters (and animals living in them) a favor. They can usually tell if the dog gets along with cats.
Schnauzer is a great choice too. I love those goofballs.
And just in case you'd prefer a puppy from a breeder, I have to mention one of my favourite breeds: Nova Scotia retriever. Medium sized, incredibly beautiful dog and really easy to work with in my experience
I'd avoid terriers. Our dog is a long-haired dachshund, and we've taken her with us to Lake Mead (houseboating), Sedona and Grand Canyon (motorhome), Albuquerque, San Francisco and all over the place, and we leave her uncaged in our hotel rooms because we taught her early in life that tearing stuff up is seriously bad karma (you generally have scare the crap out of them if they do it). It only takes once or twice, and it's over.
I know it's a small dog, but they can go anywhere, and are very courageous. Beautiful dog, too.
Here she is after I threw her off the houseboat into the lake (to show my daughter that all dogs know how to swim).
Here she's doing what she does when we're not home.
And just grooving in the sun.
I know it's a small dog, but they can go anywhere, and are very courageous. Beautiful dog, too.
Here she is after I threw her off the houseboat into the lake (to show my daughter that all dogs know how to swim).
Here she's doing what she does when we're not home.
And just grooving in the sun.
+1 for Great Danes!
Nice looking pups electracoyote.
Hagrid & Haus contemplating leather sectional for a pre-feeding time snack:
An acquaintance used to adopt rescued greyhounds. She remarked that while inside, they used up precious little space but needed a good run regularly. Another thing, they'll kill every rabbit and squirrel in the neighborhood.
