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12 Best Dogs for Apartments & Small Flats (2026): Quiet, Low-Energy Breeds

Best dogs for apartment living and small flats - quiet, low-energy, adaptable breeds. Size, exercise needs, and noise level compared.

1

Italian Greyhound

Playful · Alert · Sensitive

Small · 7-14 lbs · 14-15 yrs

2

Papillon

Friendly · Alert · Happy

Small · 5-10 lbs · 14-16 yrs

3

Affenpinscher

Confident · Fearless · Funny

Small · 7-10 lbs · 12-15 yrs

4

Cockapoo

Friendly · Outgoing · Happy

Small · 12-25 lbs · 12-16 yrs

5

Coton de Tulear

Charming · Happy · Playful

Small · 8-15 lbs · 15-19 yrs

6

Miniature Pinscher

Fearless · Fun-loving · Proud

Small · 8-10 lbs · 12-16 yrs

7

Pekingese

Opinionated · Loyal · Affectionate

Small · 7-14 lbs · 12-14 yrs

8

Norfolk Terrier

Fearless · Alert · Fun-loving

Small · 11-12 lbs · 12-16 yrs

9

Silky Terrier

Alert · Friendly · Joyful

Small · 8-10 lbs · 13-15 yrs

10

Cavapoo

Gentle · Affectionate · Playful

Small · 9-25 lbs · 12-15 yrs

11

Norwich Terrier

Affectionate · Alert · Curious

Small · 12 lbs · 12-15 yrs

12

Toy Fox Terrier

Intelligent · Alert · Loyal

Small · 3-7 lbs · 13-15 yrs

13

Japanese Chin

Elegant · Loyal · Cat-like

Small · 7-11 lbs · 10-12 yrs

14

Petit Brabancon

Alert · Curious · Affectionate

Small · 8-12 lbs · 12-15 yrs

15

Chinese Crested

Affectionate · Alert · Playful

Small · 8-12 lbs · 13-18 yrs

16

American Hairless Terrier

Curious · Alert · Playful

Small · 12-16 lbs · 14-16 yrs

17

Lowchen

Affectionate · Outgoing · Positive

Small · 15 lbs · 13-15 yrs

18

Maltipoo

Affectionate · Lively · Smart

Small · 5-20 lbs · 10-15 yrs

19

Bolognese

Affectionate · Devoted · Docile

Small · 9-14 lbs · 12-14 yrs

20

Pomeranian

Lively · Bold · Inquisitive

Small · 3-7 lbs · 12-16 yrs

21

Havanese

Outgoing · Funny · Intelligent

Small · 7-13 lbs · 14-16 yrs

22

Boston Terrier

Friendly · Bright · Amusing

Small · 12-25 lbs · 11-13 yrs

23

Maltese

Gentle · Playful · Charming

Small · 4-7 lbs · 12-15 yrs

24

Chihuahua

Charming · Graceful · Sassy

Small · 2-6 lbs · 14-16 yrs

25

Shih Tzu

Affectionate · Happy · Outgoing

Small · 9-16 lbs · 10-18 yrs

26

Bichon Frise

Playful · Curious · Peppy

Small · 12-18 lbs · 14-15 yrs

27

Pug

Charming · Mischievous · Loving

Small · 14-18 lbs · 13-15 yrs

28

Lhasa Apso

Confident · Smart · Comical

Small · 12-18 lbs · 12-15 yrs

29

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Gentle · Affectionate · Graceful

Small · 12-18 lbs · 12-15 yrs

30

Yorkshire Terrier

Spirited · Affectionate · Feisty

Small · 4-7 lbs · 11-15 yrs

31

French Bulldog

Playful · Adaptable · Alert

Small · 16-28 lbs · 10-12 yrs

32

Dachshund

Clever · Stubborn · Playful

Small · 16-32 lbs · 12-16 yrs

33

Glen of Imaal Terrier

Gentle · Spirited · Loyal

Small · 32-40 lbs · 10-15 yrs

34

Japanese Spitz

Playful · Loyal · Smart

Small · 10-25 lbs · 12-14 yrs

35

Miniature Schnauzer

Friendly · Smart · Obedient

Small · 11-20 lbs · 12-15 yrs

36

Skye Terrier

Courageous · Good-tempered · Loyal

Small · 35-45 lbs · 12-14 yrs

37

Bulldog

Calm · Courageous · Friendly

Medium · 40-50 lbs · 8-10 yrs

38

Sealyham Terrier

Outgoing · Calm · Adaptable

Small · 23-24 lbs · 12-14 yrs

39

Lakeland Terrier

Bold · Friendly · Confident

Small · 17 lbs · 12-15 yrs

40

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Independent · Determined · Affectionate

Small · 18-24 lbs · 12-15 yrs

41

Bedlington Terrier

Gentle · Loyal · Energetic

Small · 17-23 lbs · 11-16 yrs

42

Xoloitzcuintli

Loyal · Calm · Alert

Medium · 10-55 lbs · 13-18 yrs

43

Welsh Terrier

Friendly · Spirited · Game

Small · 20 lbs · 12-15 yrs

44

Tibetan Terrier

Affectionate · Sensitive · Clever

Medium · 20-24 lbs · 15-16 yrs

45

Border Terrier

Affectionate · Happy · Plucky

Small · 11-16 lbs · 12-15 yrs

46

Puggle

Sweet · Playful · Social

Small · 15-30 lbs · 10-15 yrs

47

Whippet

Calm · Affectionate · Playful

Medium · 25-40 lbs · 12-15 yrs

48

Cairn Terrier

Alert · Cheerful · Busy

Small · 13-14 lbs · 13-15 yrs

49

Schipperke

Curious · Confident · Faithful

Small · 10-16 lbs · 12-14 yrs

50

Greyhound

Gentle · Noble · Independent

Large · 60-70 lbs · 10-13 yrs

51

West Highland White Terrier

Friendly · Happy · Entertaining

Small · 15-20 lbs · 13-15 yrs

52

Scottish Terrier

Confident · Independent · Spirited

Small · 18-22 lbs · 12 yrs

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