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What are some medium to large dog breeds that do well with apartment life?

I want to do a lot of research on a dog before I get one, but it must be good with living in an apartment. I have a backyard, but will most likely be walking it around the neighborhood, as my superintendent has a not-so-friendly dog back there a lot of the time. I most likely will try to get one from a rescue or shelter, but I just want some breeds I can look into that fit my lifestyle. Thanks!

Any breed can adapt to apt life, if you are willing to take be active with the dog. Dogs need a lot of exercise and mental stimulation, they become bored and destructive otherwise.

It would also be wise to check if there is any restriction on dogs allowed at the complex.

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9 Responses to “What are some medium to large dog breeds that do well with apartment life?”

  1. Erika Rhinehardt on August 29th, 2011 at 12:17 pm

    I have a pitbull and we live in a apt. If u get a rescue pitbull be aware that ppl don’t love the breed like me. But any dog needs exercise
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  2. panthersmoker4@yahoo.com on August 29th, 2011 at 12:23 pm

    Any breed can adapt to apt life, if you are willing to take be active with the dog. Dogs need a lot of exercise and mental stimulation, they become bored and destructive otherwise.

    It would also be wise to check if there is any restriction on dogs allowed at the complex.
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  3. Spunky Ninja Style on August 29th, 2011 at 12:51 pm

    Greyhounds make excellent apartment dogs as long as you walk them every day and allow them to run in a yard off a leash. This can be accomplished by taking them to a dog park.
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  4. Please look at a retired racing Greyhound. People think they need tons of room and exercise – NOT TRUE. While they do love a good walk (at least 20 minutes brisk walk a day), they will be at their happiest when curled up on a comfy bed or sofa sound asleep. They are extremely clean animals (almost cat-like) and have very gentle personalities. Check out your nearest center (google Adopt a Greyhound) and have a chat to the people who run it. I got one some 3 years ago now, and he is the most adored dog in our area – kids just love him!
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  5. As long as you are willing to exercise the dog, most breeds can adapt to apartment living. You may want to adopt a rescue dog from a shelter. I adopted a Pit mix.
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  6. Well I know this might sound cliche, but I love labs and golden retrievers! My golden retriever is so sweet and calm. She doesn’t require a lot of attention and she’s very docile and laid back but she loves going on walks! I would also recommend beagles, the only problem is that they howl a lot haha.
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  7. Get a Whippet, they love to be inside they hate the cold, but must have exercise daily walk and a good run.
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    Had Whippets for years

  8. My cousin has a pitbull ans she does great in her environment.
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  9. You will preferably need a breed which are fairly inactive indoors. I would suggest looking into; Greyhounds, English Mastiffs, English Bulldogs and the Standard Poodle.

    I suppose also the key to owning any dog when you live in an apartment is plenty of exercise outdoors.
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