Shetland Sheepdog, #6 on your dog intelligence list. Even if it wasn't in the top 10 on that list, I'd still recommend them. I grew up with two different ones and loved them.
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.
Actually, there are tons of parks in Tokyo. Not all of them have big spanning fields, but there are plenty big enough to play with the dog.
yah, again, I had many shelties as child, love 'em, but looking for something different.
Also on all the boston terrier recos, thanks, but I'm not really interested in any kind of terror. never have like the look or the temperament.
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Highly recommend Bichon Frise for apartments, imo just the right size, not too small and fragile, not too big.
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I was also going to suggest a Shiba Inu since your going to Japan.
Until I saw your "hell no"
I would love to have a second one.
fallkiba by bladerunnr40, on Flickr
Until I saw your "hell no"
I would love to have a second one.
fallkiba by bladerunnr40, on Flickr
Every asian person I've seen (actually, most people in general, but mostly asian, black, and hispanic) freak the fuck out when they see me and my ridgeback. They love the pugs, hate the ridgeback. He just wants to go say hi to them, the pugs (well, only one) actively wants them to die. But they love the little damn pugs.
If you had a ridgeback in tokyo, I'd expect a movie with a dog version of godzilla to be making an appearance soon.
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A Shiba Inu does sound about perfect for what you want. They're one of the few smart breeds that are good at keeping to themselves, don't turn to boredom and destructive behavior. They're kind of one-family dogs, can be aloof to outsiders. They're medium-energy dogs and small enough that your apartment will allow them to stretch their legs during the day.
I'll also second the nomination of Havanese.
Read up on the unique challenges of raising two dogs at once. You probably want to crate them for the early part of their life at least; even though you may feel bad about it while you're at work but it'll be better for their sense of security, for their training, and for your stuff.
I'll also second the nomination of Havanese.
Read up on the unique challenges of raising two dogs at once. You probably want to crate them for the early part of their life at least; even though you may feel bad about it while you're at work but it'll be better for their sense of security, for their training, and for your stuff.
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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.
lol!
I came in here to back those that suggested Boston Terrier or French Bulldog. awesome apartment dogs, and awesome dogs all around.
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Get a Japanese Chin! My mom has one - great dog! Very relaxed but can also be very playful when you want. Kind of cat like in a way.
http://www.pupcity.com/dog-breeds/japanese-chin.asp
I think they look better with short hair
http://www.pupcity.com/dog-breeds/japanese-chin.asp
I think they look better with short hair
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Highly recommend Bichon Frise for apartments, imo just the right size, not too small and fragile, not too big.
i got custody of one of them. mine developed cataracts in both eyes over the last couple of years. so now the poor little guy is functionally blind. apparently it's a somewhat common problem with the breed. while he could see he loved playing fetch. even blind he still runs around the house as fast as he can sometimes.
for being 15 lb dogs they're fairly well built. also fairly intelligent, always happy, doesn't yap, likes people more than dogs. they tend to exercise themselves. their fur is tightly curled so it gets trapped rather than shed. buy a good set of shears because it's cheaper than a groomer every month.
http://www.amazon.com/Oster-2-Speed-...9835030&sr=8-1
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For a medium sized dog, how about a Dutch or Belgian Shepherd. They are smaller than a German Shepherd, but just as smart.
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Reminds me of the dog my cousins had for many years. It wasn't a Bichon, some type of terrier I think. They really emotionally screwed that dog up. Was as good as insane by the end of its life and it suffered badly physically at the end too. They had a couple of other dogs after that that didn't fair to well either. One they had to put down because it became violent and would bite everyone and anyone that wasn't immediate family. They now have a poodle that seems stable for now. I'm not surprised their dogs went nuts, that family has emotional / control issues.
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Totally agree. One of the reason we picked up a bichon is that they don't shed, but you'll have to groom them more often or they get matting quickly. We groom him ourselves too, saves money, and it is difficult to find a local groomer that can do bichon pet cuts properly. I use clippers on the body while my wife trim the head, legs, and tails with scissor.
They are not sporty at all but very playful. Mine love playing with other dogs and people equally, though he prefers playing with dogs of his size or smaller. Playful, friendly, gentle, extremely good with kids, and always carry a smile, it's hard not to love them.
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Get a Sonoran dog
That looks like someone didn't make it to the bathroom on time then decided to market the result as a meal.
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zinfamous
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Get a Sonoran dog
I see some type of white stuff...on a hot dog?
just what in sam hill is going on around here?
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Ns1
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mayo is an acceptable condiment on some hot dogs (la street dogs/danger dogs/bacon wrapped hot dogs come to mind)
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