Best Dogs for Small Apartments

Small dog breed owners are on the rise as apartment living has been more popular than ever. A 2016 Census of Population found that 10% of Australians (2,348,434) live in apartments. This totals 1,214,372 occupied apartments, with nearly half (47%) residing in NSW. There is now 1 occupied apartment to every 5 houses in Australia, compared to 1 every 7 houses in 1991.

Best Dogs for Small Apartments

While Australians are taking up apartment living, dogs have become the most common Aussie pet. So common, in fact, there’s 1 dog per 5 people, with a total estimation of 4.8 million dogs in Australia.


Most owners will know how hard it can be when choosing the perfect dog breed as there are countless cute breeds of dogs. However, choosing the best dog breeds for apartments can be made easy with the right information. When choosing a good apartment dog, there is much more to consider than simply browsing the smallest dog breeds. Dog shedding, barking and energy requirements are critical factors to look over before you commit.


To make things simple, we have prepared an extensive guide for apartment dwellers and dog lovers alike. So sit, stay, and check out our list of the 44 best dog breeds for apartment living.


Culled from: ManOfMany


Best Dogs for Small Apartments


  1. Pug
  2. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
  3. Bulldog
  4. Havenese
  5. German Spitz
  6. Bedlington Terrier
  7. Shih Tzu
  8. Boston Terrier
  9. Italian Greyhound
  10. French Bulldog
  11. Chinese Crested
  12. Basenji
  13. Bichon Frise
  14. French Bulldog
  15. Greyhound
  16. Biewer Terrier
  17. Maltese





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