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[DougK62]

Another vote for Boston Terrier. They're very people friendly, which would be important to me if I lived in a big city. Great personalities on them. Plus they're just so handsome.

 

[Mackie2k]

We love our Yorkie, Ellie....so much personality and fun.

When we first got her:

First Halloween:

Today (2 years old)

 

[sjwaste]

I'm surprised no one has suggested a Yorkie yet. They're small, can get their exercise indoors, and are pretty smart - enough to learn commands, known when/when not to bark, etc. Great temperament, too. Really easy dogs to have, and oh yeah, totally cute.

Avoid anything sold as a "teacup" or really any frail looking puppy. You want something in the 9-12lb range as an adult.

The best part is that they're small enough to fly under the seat if you have an airline there that allows that. In the US, that means you can take the dog with you if you fly Southwest.

The poster above me beat me to the suggestion. But these are great dogs. My family had one for over 15 years - not exactly sure how old she was, but great dog. This pic isn't mine, but looks almost identical.

 

[alkemyst]

 

[Imported]

Another Sheltie vote. 😉

What about a Welsh Terrier? I'd like to get one sometime.

 

[umbrella39]

One more for Bostons. Best breed for an apartment dweller. Small, smart, fun, well trained, live to make you happy. That is their only job in life, YOU.

Father and son, 14 and 12, pay no attention to the ecollar! We have 3 others not pictured. Great dogs.

 

[dave_the_nerd]

Another vote for spaniel/retriever mixes.

Spaniels in general are about the right size (maybe at the big end of the ok-for-apartment dogs.)

They do like to get outside though.

I wish I had the free time for a dog. I really do.

 

[Miramonti]

Uncertain mix (aussie, cattle dog, bernese...??), 6 m/o, from an adoption fair last month.

 

[ElFenix]

Defintely a Corgi. Sorry for the large pics:

holy crap!

http://imageresizer.codeplex.com/

 

[Exterous]

Not the manliest dog but you would probably have good luck with a Shih-poo
(Less poodle-y than a poodle!)

They are small - don't really need a yard and are very intelligent. It takes maybe 30 minutes of work to train our dog to learn a new trick and there is a fairly extensive vocabulary we can't use unless intended because our dog will get excited (walk, eat, treat, hungry, (car) ride, outside, home or the names of 5 different people). I will say that sometimes housebreaking them can be difficult but no complaints after that. Little shedding too

 

[Clemenza]

One more for Bostons. Best breed for an apartment dweller. Small, smart, fun, well trained, live to make you happy. That is their only job in life, YOU.

Father and son, 14 and 12, pay no attention to the ecollar! We have 3 others not pictured. Great dogs.

That's great. I'm glad to see other people supporting the Boston. I've only got one but she is the most awesome dog. She is so much fun to be around and has the strongest personality of any dog I've been around. I wish I could get another.

Plus, shes just cute.

 

[Zeze]

MY CORGI TIMEEEEEEEEEEEE

 

[e-drood]

i have pr of huskies in hk - in jp an akita is good companion & well tolerated by others

 

[Dr. Zaus]

You seriously want a not-so-smart Dog! This one has hair instead of fur which means very-low shedding. Also, they don't "yip" the same way other small dogs do; and they can be very passive (no need for long walks).

 

[JimmiG]

I live in an apartment with my Bernese Mountain Dog. Works great, though it is 820 sq ft and I live alone. Also a dog needs lots of exercise and activity to be happy, even (or especially) if it's a small dog.

City or countryside doesn't matter, as long as you take the dog out for walks regularly.





This is the advantage of a big dog - when they realize nothing exciting is going to happen, they just go to sleep 🙂

 

[HardcoreRobot]

havanese

 

[momeNt]

I really want to get a dog when I move back to Tokyo in a few weeks, however, my apartment is small. So, recommend a medium/small dog that is good for apartments. Preferably in the top 40: http://petrix.com/dogint/intelligence.html

I've had dachshunds in apartments before and shelties when I was a kid (big house, big yard), but looking for something different. I was thinking maybe springer or field spaniel, as I've never owned a spaniel. Not a big fan of small yappy dogs (other than dachshunds) or poodles (although the ideal choice, I know...). Preferably a less-active bread that is fine with a walk or two per day.

Anyone here own spaniels?

In lieu of opinion, pics of your pup?

I own two english cocker spaniels, fairly smart breed but they generally have strong working instincts and as such they need to exercise to avoid bad behaviors associated with boredom. Not sure if any spaniel is going to be really happy if their exercise is just a walk or two per day and not at least a 10-20 minute session of retrieving to get their energy out.

Just make sure you get a dog that matches your lifestyle, apartment living and only being able to provide 1 or 2 walks means you need to avoid a high energy breed like beagles, border collies, spaniels because if you don't get their energy out the proper way they are going to annoy you by getting into/tearing up stuff or just constantly be dropping their favorite toy in your lap.

English cockers would be nice if you could provide the proper exercise for them, they don't shed much at all, require a haircut once every 4-6 months which you can do yourself or spend $50 for a groomer to do it, and don't bark hardly at all, also very sweet and good potential family dogs.

 

[Capt Caveman]

Being in Japan, do you have access to dog parks/parks for the dog to get exercise? Leash walks can only provide so much exercise and will limit you to the kind of dog you maybe able to get in a small apt.

My two -Rhodesian Ridgeback and mini-Dachshund don't need a lot of indoor space as they snooze the day away when we're not home. However, they also go to the dog park and/or woods daily to play with other dogs and get exercise.

 

[Zeze]

I learned nothing gets the dog worn out than playing fetch.

Walking and being in the dog park means nothing when you play fetch which gets my dog all panting, sweating, and passing out afterwards.

Every dog owner should teach how to fetch. It's so efficient.

 

[Miramonti]

I learned nothing gets the dog worn out than playing fetch.

Walking and being in the dog park means nothing when you play fetch which gets my dog all panting, sweating, and passing out afterwards.

Every dog owner should teach how to fetch. It's so efficient.

My dog's take on fetch is:

*first throw*

Hey, we were playing with that and you threw it. I'll go get it, bring it back so we can play more.

*second throw*

Oh hell no, if you don't want it neither do I.

 

[Capt Caveman]

I learned nothing gets the dog worn out than playing fetch.

Walking and being in the dog park means nothing when you play fetch which gets my dog all panting, sweating, and passing out afterwards.

Every dog owner should teach how to fetch. It's so efficient.

Not all dogs want to fetch. Most hounds especially sight hounds may chase after it the first time but have zero interest in bringing it back, let alone running after it again, even if you coax him with treats and try to make it fun.

Chasing/wrestling with other dogs is much more efficient than fetch, especially when I don't have to do a thing.

 

[Patranus]

Just because they are on the "smart list" doesn't mean they act that way all the time.

When looking at labs - food >>>>> acting smartly.

 

[OogyWaWa]

I live in an apartment with my Bernese Mountain Dog. Works great, though it is 820 sq ft and I live alone. Also a dog needs lots of exercise and activity to be happy, even (or especially) if it's a small dog.

City or countryside doesn't matter, as long as you take the dog out for walks regularly.





This is the advantage of a big dog - when they realize nothing exciting is going to happen, they just go to sleep 🙂

this is awesome. I wish i were him

 

[Miramonti]

Not all dogs want to fetch. Most hounds especially sight hounds may chase after it the first time but have zero interest in bringing it back, let alone running after it again, even if you coax him with treats and try to make it fun.

Chasing/wrestling with other dogs is much more efficient than fetch, especially when I don't have to do a thing.

The most effective for mine when he has lots of energy is to stare him down, and go "HHHAAA!"...and a psycho grunting lap around the yard ensues. Then he stops in front of me...staredown..."HHHAAA!!"...psycho grunting lap.

I can usually get about 6 or 7 good laps out of him before he lies down. 😀

 

[OogyWaWa]

I own two english cocker spaniels, fairly smart breed but they generally have strong working instincts and as such they need to exercise to avoid bad behaviors associated with boredom. Not sure if any spaniel is going to be really happy if their exercise is just a walk or two per day and not at least a 10-20 minute session of retrieving to get their energy out.

Just make sure you get a dog that matches your lifestyle, apartment living and only being able to provide 1 or 2 walks means you need to avoid a high energy breed like beagles, border collies, spaniels because if you don't get their energy out the proper way they are going to annoy you by getting into/tearing up stuff or just constantly be dropping their favorite toy in your lap.

English cockers would be nice if you could provide the proper exercise for them, they don't shed much at all, require a haircut once every 4-6 months which you can do yourself or spend $50 for a groomer to do it, and don't bark hardly at all, also very sweet and good potential family dogs.

actually, i'm looking for something that will enjoy being outdoors (more so than my dachshunds did at least). I meant 1-2 walks at a minimum. After being in the office all day, I enjoy getting out to the park and running around; just need someone to do it with.

how do yours get along while your away? I guess my biggest concern is being gone while I'm at work. I figured getting a pair as oppose to just one would ease the tension. They might get into trouble, but at least they wouldn't be lonely all day