Dogs for apartments

Breeds that are comfortable in a city flat with regular walks.

104 breeds

• Lhasapoo 5–9 kg · 10–15 years A Lhasa apso and mini poodle cross: a calm, loyal, low-shedding companion for apartment life. Crossbreed
• Australian Silky Terrier 3.5–5.5 kg · 11–14 years A small silky-coated terrier: a lively, bold, and vocal apartment companion.
• Bichon Frise 3–5 kg · 12–15 years A compact, friendly, low-shedding apartment companion if you're ready for regular grooming.
• Biewer Terrier 2–4 kg · 13–15 years A tricolor cousin of the Yorkie: a tiny, cheerful, affectionate companion with a long coat.
• Bolognese 3–4 kg · 14–17 years A small white bichon from Bologna: calm, affectionate and barely sheds.
• Boston Terrier 7–11 kg · 13–14 years A compact, sociable city companion that's easy to train but handles heat poorly.
• Cavachon 4–9 kg · 10–12 years A Cavalier King Charles spaniel and bichon cross: a sweet, calm apartment companion. Crossbreed
• Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 4–8 kg · 10–16 years A gentle family companion that does well in apartments and usually suits first-time owners.
• Cavapoo 5–10 kg · 13–15 years A Cavalier King Charles spaniel and mini poodle cross: an affectionate, clever family companion. Crossbreed
• Chihuahua 1.5–3 kg · 10–18 years A tiny, low-exercise apartment pet, but noisy and sensitive by nature.
• Chinese Crested 5–6 kg · 13–15 years A small, affectionate, barely shedding apartment dog that is very attached to its owner.
• Chipoo 2–9 kg · 12–15 years A Chihuahua and toy poodle cross: a tiny, clever apartment companion, but fairly yappy. Crossbreed
• Chorkie 3–4 kg · 10–15 years A Chihuahua and Yorkshire terrier cross: a tiny, bold, and very vocal apartment companion. Crossbreed
• Chug 4.5–9 kg · 10–13 years A Chihuahua and pug cross: a small, cheerful apartment dog that sheds and barks a fair bit. Crossbreed
• Cock-A-Chon 7–13 kg · 10–14 years An English cocker spaniel and bichon frise cross: a gentle, affectionate, easygoing companion. Crossbreed
• Cockapoo 5–10 kg · 14–18 years A cocker spaniel and poodle cross: an affectionate, smart, low-shedding family companion. Crossbreed
• Coton de Tulear 4–6 kg · 14–15 years A small, gentle apartment companion that barely sheds but needs long-coat care.
• English Toy Terrier 2.7–3.6 kg · 14–16 years A tiny black-and-tan terrier: elegant, smart, and affectionate, an apartment companion.
• French Bulldog 8–14 kg · 10–14 years A popular apartment companion: compact, calm, and not too demanding about exercise.
• Affenpinscher 2–6 kg · 11–14 years A small "monkey" pinscher: a bold, stubborn, and funny companion for apartment life.
• Griffon Bruxellois 4–6 kg · 13–15 years A tiny bearded dog with an almost human expression, deeply attached to its owner.
• Havanese 3–6 kg · 13–15 years A small, gentle, trainable apartment companion that needs constant contact with people.
• Italian Greyhound 5–9 kg · 13–14 years A very compact, quiet, low-maintenance dog for a calm apartment routine.
• Jack Tzu 6–10 kg · 13–16 years A Jack Russell and shih tzu cross: a lively yet balanced apartment companion. Crossbreed
• Jackachon 4–8 kg · 12–16 years A Jack Russell terrier and bichon frise cross: a cheerful, playful, compact family companion. Crossbreed
• Jackapoo 5–11 kg · 12–15 years A Jack Russell and miniature poodle cross: a smart, energetic, low-shedding companion. Crossbreed
• Jackawawa 3–8 kg · 13–18 years A Jack Russell terrier and Chihuahua cross: a small, bold, very vocal dog with plenty of attitude. Crossbreed
• Japanese Chin 2–5 kg · 11–13 years A very small, calm house companion, delicate and sensitive to rough handling.
• Jug 5–7 kg · 12–15 years A Jack Russell and pug cross: a cheerful, playful dog that likes to bark and sheds. Crossbreed
• King Charles Spaniel 3–6 kg · 10–16 years A small, very calm, affectionate flat-faced spaniel for a quiet apartment.
• Lhasa Apso 6–7 kg · 13–14 years A small, calm, alert apartment dog with a long coat that needs daily grooming.
• Shorkie 3–7 kg · 12–15 years A shih tzu and Yorkshire terrier cross: a tiny, spunky, affectionate apartment companion. Crossbreed
• Lowchen 5–8 kg · 12–14 years The "little lion": a cheerful, friendly, easy-to-train long-haired companion.
• Malshi 2–6 kg · 12–14 years A Maltese and shih tzu cross: a tiny, very calm, and affectionate companion for home life. Crossbreed
• Maltese 3–4 kg · 14–17 years A tiny, calm apartment dog that barely sheds but has a long coat that needs care.
• Maltipoo 2–9 kg · 10–15 years A Maltese and toy poodle cross: a tiny, affectionate, barely shedding apartment companion. Crossbreed
• Miniature Dachshund 3–5 kg · 14–17 years A smaller version of the dachshund: a bold, curious, vocal dog for apartments.
• Westiepoo 11–15 kg · 13–15 years A West Highland white terrier and mini poodle cross: a lively, friendly, low-shedding companion. Crossbreed
• Pomeranian 1–3 kg · 12–16 years A very small, trainable apartment dog with a fluffy coat, but rather yappy and loud.
• Yorkie Russell 3–6 kg · 13.5–15 years A Yorkshire terrier and Jack Russell cross: a small, bold, vocal terrier for apartments. Crossbreed
• Russian Toy 1–3 kg · 10–11 years A tiny, lively, affectionate apartment dog that loves staying close to its owner.
• Schnoodle 2.5–4.5 kg · 10–15 years A miniature schnauzer and mini poodle cross: a smart, loyal companion that barely sheds. Crossbreed
• Pugzu 3.5–10 kg · 9–14 years A pug and shih tzu cross: a very calm, affectionate apartment companion that does shed. Crossbreed
• Pugapoo 4.5–11 kg · 12–14 years A pug and toy poodle cross: a calm, affectionate companion for apartments and families. Crossbreed
• Pomchi 1–4 kg · 12–18 years A Pomeranian and Chihuahua cross: a tiny, feisty apartment dog, but very loud and vocal. Crossbreed
• Pugalier 4.5–9 kg · 10–12 years A pug and Cavalier King Charles spaniel cross: a good-natured, affectionate, calm home companion. Crossbreed
• Pekingese 5–6 kg · 12–14 years A very small, calm dog with an independent nature, a luxurious coat, and low exercise needs.
• Pug 6–8 kg · 12–14 years A compact, good-natured apartment companion, but sensitive to heat and exercise, and sheds a lot.
• Papillon 3–4 kg · 13–15 years A tiny but active dog, one of the most trainable, that needs activity and attention.
• Morkie 1–5 kg · 10–13 years A Maltese and Yorkshire terrier cross: a tiny, loving, barely shedding companion, but yappy. Crossbreed
• Toy Poodle 2–5 kg · 14–16 years The smallest poodle: a smart, affectionate, low-shedding apartment companion.
• Shih Tzu 4–7 kg · 10–16 years A small home companion for a relaxed lifestyle, especially good in apartments.
• Poochon 2–8 kg · 12–15 years A bichon frise and toy poodle cross: a small, affectionate, barely shedding companion. Crossbreed
• Yorkshire Terrier 6–9 kg · 13–16 years A very small apartment terrier that barely sheds, but barks shrilly and needs regular grooming.
• Tibetan Spaniel 4–8 kg · 13–14 years A small Tibetan companion: calm, smart, and independent, a good apartment watchdog.
• Shichon 4–7 kg · 15–18 years A shih tzu and bichon frise cross: a small, very calm, affectionate companion that looks like a teddy bear. Crossbreed
• Miniature Schnauzer 4–8 kg · 13–15 years A compact, smart, low-shedding companion, but vocal and in need of regular grooming.
• Shihpoo 3–9 kg · 12–15 years A shih tzu and toy poodle cross: a small, calm, low-shedding apartment companion. Crossbreed
• Miniature Poodle 5–6 kg · 14–16 years A very trainable apartment companion with minimal shedding, but demanding grooming needs.
• Miniature Pinscher 4–6 kg · 13–15 years A tiny, bold, energetic dog that needs play, exercise, and firm rules.
• Manchester Terrier 5–10 kg · 14–16 years A smooth-coated black-and-tan terrier: an elegant, smart and energetic companion.
• Lancashire Heeler 3–6 kg · 9–15 years A small British herding dog: energetic, smart, and cheerful.
• Norfolk Terrier 5–8 kg · 12–15 years A small, sturdy, friendly terrier with drop ears, a good apartment companion.
• Norwich Terrier 5 kg · 12–16 years One of the smallest terriers: a cheerful, brave, affectionate apartment companion.
• Kromfohrlander 9–16 kg · 10–15 years A wire-coated German companion: affectionate, attached, and great for families.
• Keeshond 18–25 kg · 12–14 years A fluffy, cheerful medium-sized spitz, deeply attached to family and a good watchdog.
• Japanese Spitz 6–7 kg · 12–15 years A small snow-white spitz: cheerful, affectionate, and quieter than its cousins, good for apartments.
• Jack Russell Terrier 6–8 kg · 13–16 years A small but very energetic, noisy terrier that needs active play, training, and firm rules.
• Glen of Imaal Terrier 10–16 kg · 10–14 years A sturdy, quiet Irish terrier, calmer and less vocal than most terriers.
• German Spitz 6–10 kg · 13–14 years A small, fluffy spitz: lively, smart, and vocal, for apartments and active families.
• English Cocker Spaniel 13–14 kg · 11–12 years An active, affectionate family spaniel that needs regular walks and ongoing coat care.
• English Bulldog 23–29 kg · 8–10 years A very calm, affectionate companion, but with fragile health and high upkeep costs.
• Dandie Dinmont Terrier 8–11 kg · 13–15 years A long, short-legged terrier with a fluffy topknot: calm, affectionate, and independent.
• Puggle 6–14 kg · 10–15 years A pug and beagle cross: a cheerful, friendly, curious dog that's great with kids. Crossbreed
• Dachshund 9–12 kg · 12–13 years A compact breed with a big personality, but often noisier and more stubborn than it looks.
• Cocker Jack 7–12 kg · 12–15 years A cocker spaniel and Jack Russell terrier cross: a cheerful, active, and clever family dog. Crossbreed
• Schipperke 4–7 kg · 14–16 years A small black watchdog: curious, tireless and very vocal.
• Cesky Terrier 6–10 kg · 13–15 years The Cesky Terrier is calmer and gentler than most terriers, with a long, soft coat.
• Scottish Terrier 9–11 kg · 13–15 years A small, stubborn, independent terrier with a watchdog's nature and a wiry coat.
• Sealyham Terrier 7.5–9 kg · 12–14 years A small white Welsh terrier: calmer than many terriers, but brave and stubborn.
• Shar Pei 18–29 kg · 9–11 years A calm, independent medium-sized dog, devoted to family and reserved with strangers.
• Shetland Sheepdog 7–11 kg · 13–14 years A smart, sensitive, easy-to-train herding dog, but noisy, shedding, and in need of activities.
• Shiba Inu 7–11 kg · 13–15 years A compact, clean, independent dog with noticeable shedding and a tricky nature to train.
• Cairn Terrier 6–8 kg · 13–15 years A small, lively terrier with an easy coat, but vocal, stubborn, and with a hunting instinct.
• Border Terrier 6–9 kg · 12–14 years A small, even-tempered terrier that needs regular walks, activities, and clear rules.
• Bedlington Terrier 8–10 kg · 13–15 years A small, lamb-like terrier: calm at home, fast on walks, and barely sheds.
• Pomsky 9–13 kg · 13–15 years A Pomeranian and Siberian husky cross: a striking, playful, active dog in a medium-size package. Crossbreed
• Skye Terrier 8–10 kg · 12–15 years A long, short-legged terrier with a long coat, devoted to one owner and reserved with strangers.
• Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 14–20 kg · 12–15 years A cheerful, sociable terrier with a soft coat that barely sheds and loves its family.
• Spanador 14–30 kg · 12–15 years A cocker spaniel and Labrador cross: a friendly, trainable, active family dog. Crossbreed
• Sporting Lucas Terrier 6–9 kg · 10–15 years A small British companion terrier: calmer than working terriers and good with kids.
• Sproodle 22–31 kg · 10–15 years A springer spaniel and miniature poodle cross: a smart, active, low-shedding family dog. Crossbreed
• Swedish Vallhund 11–16 kg · 12–14 years A short-legged Swedish herding dog that resembles a corgi: cheerful, smart, and vocal.
• Basenji 10–12 kg · 12–14 years A very quiet, clean dog, but with a complex, independent personality.
• Tibetan Terrier 10–14 kg · 13–14 years A small, cheerful, affectionate long-haired dog, a good companion for apartments and families.
• Australian Terrier 6–7 kg · 12–14 years A small, sturdy, and brave wire-coated terrier, alert and devoted to its family.
• Welsh Corgi Cardigan 11–16 kg · 13–14 years A low, sturdy herding dog with a long tail: smart, loyal, and a bit more reserved than the Pembroke.
• Welsh Corgi Pembroke 9–12 kg · 13–15 years A compact, smart, lively herding dog that learns well but barks loudly and sheds a lot.
• West Highland White Terrier 6–9 kg · 12–16 years A small, confident family terrier with a white coat that needs care and a fairly loud bark.
• American Hairless Terrier 5–7 kg · 14–16 years A small hairless terrier: smart, playful, and nearly shed-free, a good choice for allergies.
• Whippet 9–14 kg · 12–14 years Calm at home, moderately active and easy to care for.
• Xoloitzcuintli 11–27 kg · 12–15 years An ancient Mexican hairless dog: calm, loyal, and barely sheds.
• American Cocker Spaniel 11–14 kg · 12–15 years An affectionate, energetic medium-sized spaniel that needs active walks and serious coat care.
• Greyhound 30–35 kg · 12–13 years A large sighthound that's very calm at home, with an easy coat and a strong chase instinct.