The Top 5 Small Dog Breeds for Apartment Living

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When you’re living in an apartment, making sure your dog is comfortable can be a challenge. With limited space, it’s important to choose the right breed (or size) of dog that won’t take up too much room or cause problems with neighbors. These breeds are perfect for apartment living and will give you years of love and companionship while taking up very little space:

Toy Poodle

The toy poodle is a small dog breed with a long lifespan and high energy levels. They are good for apartment living because they need lots of exercise, but they can also be left alone for short periods without much trouble.

Toy Poodles need regular grooming and bathing, but not as often as some other breeds due to their shorter hair length.

Papillon

The Papillon is a small breed of dog, originating from the Mediterranean area. They have a long, graceful neck and a feathered tail that curls over the back. They have a long body with short legs and a compact build.

They come in all colors except blue or black (they do not carry this gene). Colors include white, fawn or apricot; black mask on chestnut background with tan markings around eyes; black mask on white background with tan markings around eyes; cream with dark ears and muzzle

Yorkshire Terrier

The Yorkshire Terrier, or Yorkie for short, is a small breed of dog that originated in the United Kingdom. They were bred to hunt vermin and keep homes free of unwanted pests. Today they are popular companion animals as well as show dogs.

The Yorkshire Terrier is smaller than a Poodle, Maltese, Papillon or Miniature Schnauzer but larger than Toy Poodles or Chihuahuas. They weigh between 2-6 pounds when fully grown with males being slightly bigger than females on average (3-9 pounds).

Maltese

The Maltese is a small breed that can be kept indoors, making it a good choice for apartment living. The Maltese is loyal and affectionate, making them ideal companions. They are also good with kids. The Maltese is a toy breed that needs regular grooming to keep their hair healthy and clean (they shed very little).

Miniature Schnauzer

The Miniature Schnauzer is a small, intelligent, energetic and loyal dog. They are great with children and other pets if socialized early in life. The Miniature Schnauzer’s double coat requires regular brushing to prevent matting and keep it looking its best. This breed needs daily exercise–it can be an apartment dweller if you take it on frequent walks or runs outside.

These are the top 5 small dog breeds for apartment living.

Toy Poodle

Papillon (AKA the butterfly dog)

Yorkshire Terrier

Maltese 5 Miniature Schnauzer

Conclusion

These are the top 5 small dog breeds for apartment living.