The 10 Best Dogs for Apartments, According to Vets

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Bichon Frise

Bichon Frise: playful, intelligent, quiet, low shedding, low-maintenance, suitable for small spaces and allergy sufferers.

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French Bulldogs

French & English Bulldogs are great apartment dogs. They're easygoing, don't bark much, and need moderate exercise.

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Yorkshire Terriers

Consider a Yorkshire Terrier: independent, small size, affectionate, adaptable, hypoallergenic, but requires coat upkeep.

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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: small, apartment-friendly, friendly, adaptable. Good with 2 walks/day, not barkers.

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Chihuahua

Chihuahuas are small, low-exercise dogs for small apartments, but their loud barks may not suit thin walls. They make good watchdogs and enjoy cuddling.

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Maltese

Maltese: Small, low-shedding breed. Requires daily grooming but minimal exercise. Intelligent and adaptable for apartment living.

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Basset Hound

Basset Hounds: low-energy, love couches, need moderate exercise, enjoy dog runs, bark outdoors as scenthounds.

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Toy Poodle

Toy Poodle: Tiny, hypoallergenic, low shedding. Requires grooming every 4-6 weeks. Energetic, intelligent, easy to train. Cavapoo: Crossbreed, hypoallergenic, low shedding.

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Miniature Schnauzer

Mini Schnauzer: healthy, long-lived, low-shedding, friendly, great with kids. Intelligent and easy to train, ideal for apartments. Needs daily exercise.

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Shih Tzu

Shih Tzus: small dogs with big hearts, perfect for indoor living. Affectionate lapdogs, popular with seniors. Minimal shedding, great for cities.

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