Apartment Friendly Dog Breeds
Apartment Friendly Dog Breeds

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Affenpinschers originated from 17th century Germany, where they were employed as vermin catchers in households.

The American Staffordshire Terrier, a breed born and bred in the USA during the 19th century. This breed boasts a strong and muscular build.

The Australian Silky Terrier has a long, fine and silky coat and is a family-friendly breed that loves being around people.

Australian Terriers are known for their alertness and playfulness. They're known as the "Aussie" and were originally called the "Broken-Coated Terrier."
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The Basset Hound is a dog breed known for its affectionate nature, loyalty, and gentle disposition.

The Beagle is a breed of small to medium-sized hound dogs. They are often used today as companion dogs, as well as in various working roles such as detection, therapy, and search and rescue.

This is one of the oldest breeds in Britain and was traditionally used as a herding sheep dog. Long and lean, the Bearded Collie has a shaggy waterproof coat that hangs over the entire body.

The Bedlington Terrier is a small dog from England, with unique curly woolly coat (often gray/blue).

The Bichon Frise - a breed with a hypoallergenic coat and the most charming facial features - is the ultimate "powder puff" pooch.

The Border Terrier is a small but resilient breed with a history of hunting and killing vermin.

The Boston Terrier is a pint-sized powerhouse of muscle and mischief! Their loyalty and affection towards their families often leads to strong bonds with their owners.
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Cairn Terriers are known for their feisty and independent personalities. They are loyal and affectionate to their owners but can be wary of strangers.

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, also known as the English Toy Spaniel or Cavalier, has a regal history dating back to the 17th century.

The Chihuahua has origins in Mexico and is believed to have descended from a breed called the Techichi.

The Chinese Crested dog has large ears and comes in two varieties: the 'hairless' and the 'powder puff'.

The English Cocker Spaniel is energetic, smart, outgoing, gentle, playful, affectionate, obedient, excellent with children, likes strangers, and an overall great companion.

The Curly Coated Retriever is one of the oldest retrieving breeds and has been used as a hunting companion and gun dog.
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The Dachshund is curious, lively, affectionate, funny and devoted. It can be hard to train and house-train but it travels well.

The Miniature Long Haired Dachshund is a recognized breed renowned for its intelligence and lively nature.

The Miniature Wirehaired Dachshund is a unique and charming breed with a rich history. Bred in Germany to hunt badgers, they now make loving and loyal companions

The Smooth Haired Dachshund is a small breed of dog with a long, low body and short, sleek hair. They were originally bred in Germany for hunting purposes and have a friendly and outgoing personality.

The Dachshund is curious, lively, affectionate, funny and devoted. It can be hard to train and house-train but it travels well. This breed instinctively likes to dig.
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The Bulldog is very affectionate, gentle with children and seek out human attention.

Boasting a smooth short dense coat that comes in black and tan, the English Toy Terrier is also known as the Manchester Terrier. This breed was initially developed as a rat hunter in the nineteenth century.
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The French Bulldog, also known as "Frenchie," originated in France during the 1800s.
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The German Spitz klein has a lively, energetic temperament, making them excellent watchdogs. They are family- friendly and adaptable to living in small spaces.

Great Danes are a giant breed of dog known for their gentle nature and loyalty to their families.

The origin of Griffons dates back to 16th century Belgium, where they were specifically bred to provide company to hunters and raze rodents in stables and farmhouses.
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Originally bred as a companion dog, these dogs are highly devoted and make excellent family pets.
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Originally bred for hunting wolves, the Irish Wolfhound is a legendary breed steeped in history.

The Italian Greyhound, often referred to as the "I.G.," is an ancient breed that dates back to the Roman Empire.
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The Japanese Chin is a small and charming toy breed of dog that originated in Japan. They are generally low-maintenance dogs, but they do require regular grooming to keep their coat in good condition.

The Japanese Spitz is an energetic pup sporting a snow-white, plushy coat and alert, pointy ears, this small to medium-sized breed is a sight to behold.
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The Keeshond is a medium-sized breed of dog that originated in the Netherlands. They are often kept as companion dogs but also excel in activities such as obedience, agility, and therapy work.

Kerry Blue Terriers are versatile dogs that can excel in various activities such as agility, obedience, and even therapy work. They are often described as "big dogs in a small package.
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The Lhasa Apso is very small, has a body that's longer than it is high, has feathered pendant ears, tails that sometimes have a kink at the end.

Also known as the Little Lion, the Lowchen has pendant-shaped feathered ears and a long wavy coat that usually comes in white, black and lemon.
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Manchester Terriers originally bred in England as a small hunting dog, they are now popular companion pets.

Originally from Germany, the Miniature Pinscher (Min Pin) is a small, robust dog with a lively and lovable personality.
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The Pekingese is a sensitive, independent, loving, and adorable dog that makes an excellent companion, watchdog, and family dog.

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is a cheerful, smart, and comical pack dog that loves to explore, dig, and escape, and while it enjoys the company of other dogs.

Miniature Poodles are intelligent, playful, and loyal, they are also highly trainable and excel in obedience and agility competitions.

Initially bred for herding and assisting fishermen. The Portuguese Water Dog is a well-known breed recognized for its intelligence and lively nature.

The Pug is a pint-sized pup with a distinctively crinkled face, short snout, and curly tail.
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The Saluki is gentle, friendly, devoted, good with children and may become quite attached to one person.

The Schnauzer has a wiry dense outercoat and a soft undercoat. It has courser longer whiskers, beard and eyebrows.

The Miniature Schnauzer is a small, sturdy breed of dog that originated in Germany. They have a distinctive look with their wiry, salt-and-pepper coat, bushy eyebrows, and beard.

The Skye Terrier is a Scottish breed that is known for their loyalty and intelligence.
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The Tibetan Spaniel is a small, intelligent breed of dog that originated in Tibet. They have a friendly and affectionate personality, and are known for being great companion dogs.

The Tibetan Terrier is a highly intelligent and energetic breed that was originally bred for herding livestock in Tibet.
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The Welsh Corgi (Pembroke) is a recognized breed known for its high energy, and were traditionally used as cattle drivers, vermin hunters and farm guards.

The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a medium-sized working dog with long ears fringed with hair. This dog is the cousin of the English Springer Spaniel and the Cocker Spaniel.

Often called the Westie, the West Highland White Terrier has a straight hard outer coat that's about 5cm long and a soft thick undercoat.
These apartment-friendly dog breeds are ideal for people living in apartments. They are known for being adaptable to smaller living spaces and requiring less exercise. The Cavalier King Spaniel, French Bulldog, Bichon Frise, Shih Tzu are all small breeds with a friendly and gentle temperament, making it an excellent choice for apartment dwellers.