9 Best Mid Size Dogs For Apartments and Small Houses 

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BASENJI

Basenjis: Clever, affectionate apartment dogs. Thin coats, low shedding, but drool. Intelligent, challenging to train. High energy, need exercise.

BOSTON TERRIER

Boston Terrier: Docile, apartment-friendly. Low shedding, minimal drooling. Easy grooming, watch for obesity. Loud snorers, can be gassy. Smart, trainable, no hunting instincts. Loves wandering. Needs daily exercise, affectionate companions.

ENGLISH BULLDOG

English Bulldogs: Sweet, social, whiny. Minimal shedding, notorious droolers. Easy to groom. Prone to obesity, need exercise control. Not easy to train, bark/howl. Laidback and non-wandering.

BRUSSELS GRIFFON

Brussels Griffon: Affectionate, energetic, not for novice owners. Smart but willful, challenging to train. Vocalizes when alone. Easy grooming, light shedding and drooling. Needs exercise and portion control.

CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: Charming, regal, affectionate; ideal for first-time owners. Requires companionship, prone to obesity. Intelligent, trainable.

BULL TERRIER

Bull Terriers: Affectionate companions; unique head structure. Adapt well to apartments, great for novice owners. Easy grooming, prone to obesity. Watch weight, low cold tolerance.

DACHSHUND

Dachshunds: Scent hounds, elongated bodies. Family dogs with energy, love to wander. Challenging to train, follow scents. Lazy if neglected, prone to obesity. Caution with swimming due to body shape.

FRENCH BULLDOG

French Bulldogs: Mini Bulldogs, great companions, good for small homes, get along with kids/dogs/strangers. Whiny attitude, easy to train. Love playtime. Prone to obesity and gastric torsion. Heat-sensitive, keep them cool and hydrated in summer.

PHARAOH HOUND

Pharaoh Hounds: Ancient breed, hunting/companion nature. Affectionate, good with other dogs. Low-maintenance, apartment-friendly. Firm training needed. Separation anxiety, potential destructiveness.

PORTUGUESE WATER DOG

Portuguese Water Dogs: Retriever/herder, former working dogs. Apartment-friendly, knowledgeable owner. Affectionate, wary of strangers. Low drooling/shedding, regular brushing. Webbed feet, intelligent, easy to train