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12 Best Dog Breeds for Apartment Living

Small, quiet, low-energy dogs perfect for apartment life. 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

French Bulldog

Playful · Adaptable · Alert

Small · 16–28 lbs · 10–12 yrs

19

Yorkshire Terrier

Spirited · Affectionate · Feisty

Small · 4–7 lbs · 11–15 yrs

20

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Gentle · Affectionate · Graceful

Small · 12–18 lbs · 12–15 yrs

21

Lhasa Apso

Confident · Smart · Comical

Small · 12–18 lbs · 12–15 yrs

22

Pug

Charming · Mischievous · Loving

Small · 14–18 lbs · 13–15 yrs

23

Bichon Frise

Playful · Curious · Peppy

Small · 12–18 lbs · 14–15 yrs

24

Chihuahua

Charming · Graceful · Sassy

Small · 2–6 lbs · 14–16 yrs

25

Maltese

Gentle · Playful · Charming

Small · 4–7 lbs · 12–15 yrs

26

Havanese

Outgoing · Funny · Intelligent

Small · 7–13 lbs · 14–16 yrs

27

Boston Terrier

Friendly · Bright · Amusing

Small · 12–25 lbs · 11–13 yrs

28

Pomeranian

Lively · Bold · Inquisitive

Small · 3–7 lbs · 12–16 yrs

29

Shih Tzu

Affectionate · Happy · Outgoing

Small · 9–16 lbs · 10–18 yrs

30

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Independent · Determined · Affectionate

Small · 18–24 lbs · 12–15 yrs

31

Lakeland Terrier

Bold · Friendly · Confident

Small · 17 lbs · 12–15 yrs

32

Miniature Schnauzer

Friendly · Smart · Obedient

Small · 11–20 lbs · 12–15 yrs

33

Sealyham Terrier

Outgoing · Calm · Adaptable

Small · 23–24 lbs · 12–14 yrs

34

Dachshund

Clever · Stubborn · Playful

Small · 16–32 lbs · 12–16 yrs

35

Japanese Spitz

Playful · Loyal · Smart

Small · 10–25 lbs · 12–14 yrs

36

Bulldog

Calm · Courageous · Friendly

Medium · 40–50 lbs · 8–10 yrs

37

Glen of Imaal Terrier

Gentle · Spirited · Loyal

Small · 32–40 lbs · 10–15 yrs

38

Skye Terrier

Courageous · Good-tempered · Loyal

Small · 35–45 lbs · 12–14 yrs

39

Bedlington Terrier

Gentle · Loyal · Energetic

Small · 17–23 lbs · 11–16 yrs

40

Xoloitzcuintli

Loyal · Calm · Alert

Medium · 10–55 lbs · 13–18 yrs

41

Welsh Terrier

Friendly · Spirited · Game

Small · 20 lbs · 12–15 yrs

42

Tibetan Terrier

Affectionate · Sensitive · Clever

Medium · 20–24 lbs · 15–16 yrs

43

Border Terrier

Affectionate · Happy · Plucky

Small · 11–16 lbs · 12–15 yrs

44

Puggle

Sweet · Playful · Social

Small · 15–30 lbs · 10–15 yrs

45

Schipperke

Curious · Confident · Faithful

Small · 10–16 lbs · 12–14 yrs

46

Greyhound

Gentle · Noble · Independent

Large · 60–70 lbs · 10–13 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

Scottish Terrier

Confident · Independent · Spirited

Small · 18–22 lbs · 12 yrs

50

West Highland White Terrier

Friendly · Happy · Entertaining

Small · 15–20 lbs · 13–15 yrs

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