Apartment Dogs – Choose Small Dogs Having Hypoallergenic Fur
Posted on January 31, 2009
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Are you by any chance a dog lover? You live in the apartments or a small home? Do you get allergies? Small dogs with the hypoallergenic fur can be the right pet for your needs. “Hypo” is the suffix that means below or less. Hypoallergenic dogs can still put out some allergens, but even then at a very low level. Few dogs which take up little space, hence making them suited for apartment life, are Silky Terriers and the Havanese also Coton de Tulear. Most these dogs are all said to be “Toy” size as proclaimed by America Kennel Club.
Silky Terrier was done by cross breeding of the Yorkshire Terrier and the Australian Terrier around late 19th century approximately. Even having these very early dates, it then was fully recognized as a separate breed until around 1955 mostly called Australian Silky Terrier. Some of these dogs have some terrier like qualities like enjoying activity and also possess very sharp alertness levels. Hair maybe long, but these Silky Terriers generally don’t shed. This kind of long hair is partially the reason for their name. Generally have very smooth and soft qualities. These dog does always require much more than the average care to care for their silky coat and keep it in condition. These terriers do get along well with some dogs and also children, but also get a bit aggressive when teased or provoked. Some proper education must be provided to as well as people around this animal and also these dog themselves about how to react with each another.
These Havanese dogs were actually developed by Spanish people from a almost extinct breed known as the Bichon Tenerife, hence making these part of Bichon family or breed of dogs. Grooming is not the worry in this breed, also even with the Havanese which are generally shown in tough competition. These look friendly and playful , similar to their temperament. Most of these dogs are fun when around children also other dogs and even most people without getting very possessive. The sturdy frame of this breed makes these much better when around some curious children unlike some fragile “Toy” type dogs. Even though they love to play and also win, these are very easily calmed when told to be by their masters. One of major disadvantage of owning the Havanese is the fact that they suffer from a lot of ailments like cataracts or even hip dysplasia. But these are not common, unless otherwise your dog is adopted.
The Coton de Tulear is yet another dog having Spanish roots also from Bichon family. The home is actually Madagascar, and here it is officially the dog of that country. This very intelligent breed is very playful, and also when pure bred, it’s generally white in color. The white coat, although hypoallergenic, sheds much more than their Havanese cousin, hence it requires proper brushing almost once a week. These Coton de Tulears generally love people and also enjoy playing with people and love daily walks and can even maintain pace up on hikes. They are easily attached to their masters and hence suffer separation anxiety few times. But overall, this dog is healthy and lives anywhere from almost fourteen till eighteen years.
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I just moved from a home to a condo with a patio 26'X6'. I have an 80lb 6 month old pup…so I do 2, one mile walks aday..my husband takes him on a 2 mile walk every other day and the days in between and the weekends we are at the dog park… hes great and we are all healthier : )
I'm going through the same thing. I want to find me a small dog that will be good for a small 1 bedroom apartment. I have one particular dog in mind though, which is a maltese. They're hypoallergenic, non-shedding, and cuddly!! But i dont know about for a guy. You might want a terrier or something like that. Look up toy breeds on yahoo search or google and look up the different types. I'm sure you'll find something you'll be interested in.
By the way, if you plan on searching for a puppy/dog through the internet, beware of scammers. Most come from Africa, Cameroon and other places outside of the country as well as in the U.S. They'll ask for the money first and then something will go wrong and you'll end up paying again then waiting and waiting for a dog that doesnt' exist. Also, best way to buy through the internet is buying in your state and asking them to send you a picture with a certain sayin on a sign in front of them or something like that. Also, ask for a phone number so you can speak with them personally.
Definately not a Doberman Pinscher! Your best bet would be a Bullmastiff. They are very large dogs, yet relatively quite indoors. They do need daily exercise, however.
Get a healthy dog with a temperament that best suits your active lifestyle. Since you have an apartment, you should avoid the hounds, terriers, herding and toy dogs that tend to bark a lot. English Springer Spaniels, Vizslas, Golden Retrievers, German Shorthaired Pointers and English Setters are great if you've got the time and energy to exercise them regularly. The bigger the dog, the longer they can go between walks and the easier they are to housebreak. And they can carry their own backpack on your hikes!
Irish Wolfhounds, Greyhounds and Whippets are terrific apartment dogs, as long as you can take them out for a long daily run. They ARE couch potatoes (like our Borzoi – Russian wolfhound) and you won't even know they're around most of the time. They are quiet and easily housebroken and much better than most small dogs. Be careful if you're adopting a racing greyhound off the track. They are often fine, but many have behavior problems (like destructive chewing) from being locked in a cage with little socialization. Also, remember that sighthounds are hunting dogs and some will kill small animals (cats, rabbits, toy dogs) if they haven't grown up with them.
BEFORE you get any dog you should read some great books on training. (Try not to pick books randomly – there are a lot of bad books out there also!) These are some of my favorites and you can get them on Amazon.com
What All Good Dogs Should Know – Volhard http://www.volhard.com/
Good Owners, Great Dogs – Brian Kilcommins
Dog Tricks : Eighty-Eight Challenging Activities for Your Dog from World-Class Trainers by Haggerty and Benjamin
Don't Shoot the Dog – Pryor
Training Your Dog: The Step by Step Method – Volhard
Dog Problems – Benjamin
Cesar's Way – Cesar Millan
Also, watch the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel. Cesar Millan is the best trainer I've ever seen on TV.
http://www.dogpsychologycenter.com/
Find a good breeder by going to http://www.akc.org or talking to people at dog shows. You can also find info about the breed clubs on the akc site – they probably have a rescue group where you can get an older dog for less money. The best breeders will be members of their breed club, promoting healthy dogs with great temperaments. They should ask you a bunch of questions to make sure their puppy will be getting a good home. If all a "breeder" seems to care about is whether your check will clear, you can be sure he won't care a week later when the pup is dying from distemper or parvo and you want your money back.
Whatever you do, DON'T go to a pet shop, a flea market or buy one sight-unseen off the Internet!!!! You'll pay top dollar for what is usually a poor quality puppy mill dog. And you'll be supporting one of the cruelest industries in the country. The breeding animals are often kept in deplorable conditions – spending their entire lives in small wire-bottomed cages. They probably haven't been vaccinated against contagious diseases or tested for any health or temperament problems or genetic diseases – that costs money and cuts into their profits. A female is often bred every time she comes into heat. When her poor little body can't take it any more, she is often clubbed in the head and tossed into a dumpster or an open ditch. Most puppy mills ship their pups to pet stores at wholesale prices and many pups die before they even get there.
These so-called "breeders" have now figured out that they can use the internet to ship a dog directly to the customer and thus make more money by cutting out the middleman. If you buy a dog from out of state, good luck getting your money back if there's something wrong with the pup. These people count on you becoming instantly attached to the poor little guy and being willing to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars at the vet to treat whatever is wrong with him.
Since you don't want the small yippy ones, you can try the following breeds:
Mastiff = A few 20 minute walks a day are adequate exercise for the Mastiff and lots of mental stimulation and socialization are a must for this breed. Grooming requirements consist of brushing to prevent excess shedding.
Greyhounds = they are more accurately described as couch potatoes! Most Greyhounds like nothing better than to lay on a comfy bed for much of the day. They do need regular daily walks, but they do not need excessive amounts of exercise. All exercise must be done on leash as they will chase anything fast moving and you will NOT be able to call them back. Their grooming needs are minimal.
Italian Greyhounds = They are quiet and require a few short daily walks to keep them happy and healthy. They need to be handled carefully to prevent injury to their fragile limbs.
Great Danes = Great Danes are smart, friendly, loyal and make excellent companions. While they are very good watchdogs, they are not huge barkers and thus will not get you evicted! The Great Dane is usually fairly inactive in the house but will need a decent amount of exercise per day. If you have an active lifestyle, this may be the dog for you! Danes have very short fur and can be brushed easily to remove dead hair.
Poodles = the Standard Poodle needs to be taken on a daily walk. Although they adore water and love to go for walks, Poodles are not demanding as far as exercise goes, so long as they get their walk in. They however, will keep in better spirits and be fitter if given regular opportunities to run and play off the leash in a safe area. The Standard retains its sporting instincts, has great stamina, and needs more activity than the smaller varieties.
I think it depends on whether you are home all day with the dog, or need to leave it alone when you go to work.
If you are at home to take the dog out 3 times a day to poop and pee, any dog that is quiet and low energy is fine (size doesnt matter). In this respect, the greyhound can be a very good choice!
If you are not at home during the day, and the dog will need to poop/pee inside then the smaller the better, as you cannot have a mid or large size dog crapping in the house. A long haired chihuahua is good, as they are not as yappy or highly strung as the short hair chi (or similar breeds like poms).
But first check with the body corporate rules for your apartment block. Some apartment buildings ban all pets, others ban animals of a certain size. All will require a pet that becomes a nuisance (in terms of smell, noise, destructive behaviour, etc) to be removed.
I would say Yorkies, Chihuahuas, Pekingese, or Toy Poodle.
What about every day? How much exercise he gets everyday will determine what kind of dog you have. I live in an apartment and have aussies, so where you live is not the issue.
Any dog can be a good apartment dog with proper exercise and training.
What a load of crap saying "large dogs need fresh air and can't be in apartments." They are more calm than smaller dogs and dogs don't need lots of room to run, they need exercise and companionship. Been there, done that. I currently live in a basement apartment with a yard and my aussie would prefer going on a run with me than playing in the yard.