What kinds of dogs are good in apartments?

Toy breeds are great for apartments. Curious to know why you wouldn't want a toy breed dog? Some can be up to 7 lbs which is a good size but are still quite delicate. They do require somewhat more care than an average size dog. Having a dog as appose to a cat, a fish or a bird, is a full time commitment. Like having a child. If you were to have a baby, what would you do with it when you go to work full time? Will other family members be home? Will the dog go to doggy daycare? Are there other pets in the home? Dogs are a joy and a great way to fill voids in ones life. They are truly mans best friend. Loyal, honest and devoted. I was thinking a Jack Russel until I read the rest of your post. JRT's are very high energy dogs, a truly devoted one person dog. You can get what is called a russel Terrier and are short and usually anywhere from 15-20 lbs. Cute and very smart. I know people who have one and they work full time. Although the dog lives in a house, not an apartment but he does stay inside while his handlers are at work. If you are looking for a mixed breed dog and are wanting to adopt, first off, hats off to you. I praise you for adopting. With so many pets that are waiting for thier forever home, I am smiling. The best way to go about it is to go to your local animal shelter. Ofter you must submitt an application, stating what you are looking for in a dog and a bit about your own profile. Place of residence, schedule, kids or not, other animals etc. Visit the shelter regularly and ask to visit the dogs. Keep looking. One day you will see a dog that interests you. The office will have a file on the dog. Sometimes, if you are lucky they will have a bit of history on the dog. If the dog was surrendered, the previous owner may have left more in depth information about the dogs disposition. Also look in the local newspaper and online. Regularly. It took me two years to find my dog. If you do get a dog and you leave the dog in your apartment while you are at work, make sure you have a good supply of toys. My dog and the JRT that I mentioned earlier are house trained. They will not go potty inside no matter what. No worries there and they will not chew anything other than their toys, that they are allowed to chew. Lastly, I would stay away from any mixed breed dog that has poodle or chihuahua in it because they are barkers. Don't want a barker in an apartment or you will soon become very unpopular with neighbors. I was told to crate my dog when I go out. I tried this the second time I went out but she whined and whined, the whole time I was gone. I know this because I left a tape recorder going so I could hear if she was crying or barking in my absence. The next time I just left her with her favorite blanket on her favorite chair with a couple of her favorite toys and told her to stay. I told her that I would be back and to be a good girl and she was. No problem leaving her now. I don't leave my dog in a crate ever. If your dog winds up chewing or barking you may have to. I suggest leaving it in the bathroom where the sound will carry less. Only do this to train them. Don't leave them in a crate every time you go out 365 days a year. If the dog acts up when you leave it is having separation anxiety. This is a whole other chapter but can be over come. Keep visiting the local animal shelter and watch the paper. You will find the right dog. Toys are good for apartment life because they are small and require little exercise that one can get just by romping in the apartment. My dog is 6 lbs now and is a mixed breed, Yorkie, Shitz Tzu and Maltese. Non shedding, hypoallergenic and a non barker, unless someone knocks on the door. Her photo is in my pics on my profile. Great little dog. 19 mnths old. In choosing a dog try to keep the size 20 lbs or less. Go for amedium size dog. Research the max size of the different breeds to get a better idea: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/a-z.htm

You would want a low energy dog unless you are willing to take the dog for a walk a couple times a day. I would suggest researching breeds before you decide. Find out what breed would fit in your lifestyle. This way you know it will be a good match. Also check breed specific rescues.

I would hvae to say check out your local animal rescues. They typically have great dogs for all types of situations. They might even be able to match you with a dog that would be great for your apartment that you might not find out about unless you go see them.