I like the greyhound best out of your ideas. My friend had a retired racer and he was a great dog. Never barked and was very dog and people friendly. I know a lot of people like boxers and they are nice dogs but I hate smashed faced and tailless dogs. Plus most I have been around are hyper.
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Ever watched The Dog Whisperer? Do. Cesar Millan is a dog magician. Dogs need to know who's in charge, and then they will be very happy to obey you. For an apartment dog, you want a low-energy dog, unless you plan to spend a lot of time outside with it. For example, a Rottweiler would probably be a better choice than an Aussie, even though it's 3x the size, because they are more likely to be happy just sitting around. An Aussie would go stir crazy.
Be careful with rescue dogs in this situation, especially mixed breeds, if you can't devote a lot of time to exercising them. A dog in a pound of indeterminate origin is a wild card, as they're often undernourished, and you won't know how it's going to react to a loving home where it feels it can be itself. You may take home a docile 50lb. mutt and have a 75lb. grinning tornado a few months later.
Dogs are here to serve us, to be sure, but we also have a responsibility to them. I recommend doing a lot of homework and making some hard and fast choices before you ever get near anything fuzzy and make a choice you'll both regret. A righteous man regards the life of his animal (Proverbs 12:10).
Be careful with rescue dogs in this situation, especially mixed breeds, if you can't devote a lot of time to exercising them. A dog in a pound of indeterminate origin is a wild card, as they're often undernourished, and you won't know how it's going to react to a loving home where it feels it can be itself. You may take home a docile 50lb. mutt and have a 75lb. grinning tornado a few months later.
Dogs are here to serve us, to be sure, but we also have a responsibility to them. I recommend doing a lot of homework and making some hard and fast choices before you ever get near anything fuzzy and make a choice you'll both regret. A righteous man regards the life of his animal (Proverbs 12:10).
I got her from the pound
I can't even begin to explain how sweet she is, and how she's enriched my life.
I can't even begin to explain how sweet she is, and how she's enriched my life.
Since considering a Greyhound, may I suggest a Whippet? Similar but smaller. There is also the Manchester Terrier and such. In any case, a short coat and calm nature certainly seem desirable characteristics to narrow down the breeds/mix for apartment living. Add to that exercise needs and I would research any potential health issues too. I'm personally not keen on stubby or otherwise disproportioned (Corgi, Basset, &c.), mush mouth (Boxer) or shaky rat dogs.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Best dogs ever.
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Bit pointless to talk about specific breeds since a pound or shelter may not have exactly what you are looking for if you go with a specific breed. It may, and may not.
See what the shelter has to offer, see what dog falls in love with you, and vis versa. Go from there.
See what the shelter has to offer, see what dog falls in love with you, and vis versa.
Go from there.
I like boxers, but yeah, they are pretty hyper. Lots of them aren't too smart either.
And they love to bark/howl. About the worst apartment dog you could ask for (personally, I can't stand Beagles AT ALL).
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The size of the dog has very little to do with how well a dog will live in an apartment. More important are its temperament, required activity level, and proclivity for barking/howling. Of course, if you're someone who will NEVER be home, that's a different story, as cleaning up turds from an 80lb dog is much more unpleasant than, say, a Yorkie.
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Beagles and other dogs of the hunting sporting variety bark and howl a lot. Herding dogs as well, such as shelties. You don't want to be the neighbor with the loud dog.
As much as I hate to say it, little dogs are great because they have big attitudes if you get the right dog or breed.
I know your state is a non racing state, but Greyhounds are excellent apartment dogs. They are so lazy, and only require one/two long walks a week. They like to just crawl up in a ball and sleep. They are also VERY smart and have excellent eye sight.
As much as I hate to say it, little dogs are great because they have big attitudes if you get the right dog or breed.
I know your state is a non racing state, but Greyhounds are excellent apartment dogs. They are so lazy, and only require one/two long walks a week. They like to just crawl up in a ball and sleep. They are also VERY smart and have excellent eye sight.
I would recommend Schnauzers to anyone. I can understand why some people buy other breeds because that's what they grew up with and had good experiences with. But for those that are openly looking at all of the breeds out there and dont' have their heart set on a particular breed, I have no idea why they wouldn't choose a schnauzer.
*They don't shed and are hypoallergenic dogs.
*They come in three sizes - Mini, Standard, and Giant, so you can get one in a weight range that suits your needs.
*Great with people and pets
*Highly trainable
*Likes to go outside, exercise, and play
*Good guard dogs, but they don't excessively bark or yap at everything.
*THEY DON'T SHED.
Plus I've had several people come up to me in PetSmart approach me to tell me how they wished they replaced their recently passed schnauzer with another one instead of [insert name of breed they are disappointed with].
*They don't shed and are hypoallergenic dogs.
*They come in three sizes - Mini, Standard, and Giant, so you can get one in a weight range that suits your needs.
*Great with people and pets
*Highly trainable
*Likes to go outside, exercise, and play
*Good guard dogs, but they don't excessively bark or yap at everything.
*THEY DON'T SHED.
Plus I've had several people come up to me in PetSmart approach me to tell me how they wished they replaced their recently passed schnauzer with another one instead of [insert name of breed they are disappointed with].
I had gotten my greyhound at http://www.lgap.org/contactus.html. I can highly recommend the program to anyone who maay be considering a greyhound as a pet.
Unfortunately, they are located in RI.
Unfortunately, they are located in RI.
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Originally posted by: loup garou
The size of the dog has very little to do with how well a dog will live in an apartment. More important are its temperament, required activity level, and proclivity for barking/howling. Of course, if you're someone who will NEVER be home, that's a different story, as cleaning up turds from an 80lb dog is much more unpleasant than, say, a Yorkie.
those are considerations, but a small terrier can run around an apartment and get some exercise whereas an 80 pound dog generally cannot.
here is a national listing for greyhound rescue:
http://www.netpets.com/dogs/dogresc/breeds/doggry_hnd4.html
the list includes several WA sites
http://www.netpets.com/dogs/dogresc/breeds/doggry_hnd4.html
the list includes several WA sites
Unless this is a townhouse or other non-high-rise style apartment, Apartment + Dog = Bad IMO.
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Way to not read my post. Not every large dog needs to run around constantly.Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats
Originally posted by: loup garou
The size of the dog has very little to do with how well a dog will live in an apartment. More important are its temperament, required activity level, and proclivity for barking/howling. Of course, if you're someone who will NEVER be home, that's a different story, as cleaning up turds from an 80lb dog is much more unpleasant than, say, a Yorkie.
those are considerations, but a small terrier can run around an apartment and get some exercise whereas an 80 pound dog generally cannot.
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