If you are looking for a companion dog for an apartment, look for medium-sized pets:
- The American Cocker Spaniel is energetic and bright, a loyal friend. Cheerful, good-natured, affectionate. Suitable for a family or owner who is ready to spend a lot of time with the pet: without sufficient exercise, the dog turns into a “hurricane”. Needs training from the first months and careful care of hair.
- American Staffordshire Terrier – a dog with a formidable appearance and a kind heart. A loving friend, patient babysitter for kids, energetic athlete and partner for outdoor activities. Easy to train, memorizes commands. Strives to spend as much time as possible with a person.
- American Pit Bull Terrier – affectionate, playful, cheerful pet, despite the harsh exterior. Always happy to support any kind of activity of the owner, as long as it is not locked up. Sensible, inquisitive, quickly memorizes and executes commands. Not suitable for the novice dog breeder: requires a skillful approach in education.
- English Bulldog – a pet with an unflappable character, somewhat phlegmatic, slow, good-natured. Never refuses to play, but quite independent, so does not impose his society. Will become a faithful companion for both the experienced owner and the beginner. In education requires persistence and patience.
- The Beagle is the perfect pet for families with children and energetic people who are not used to sitting still. Optimistic, cheerful, playful, sociable and loyal. Needs long walks, sports, physical and intellectual exercise. Cannot stand loneliness, but perfectly adapts to travel by any means of transportation!
- The Welsh Terrier is a venturesome, non-aggressive, courageous dog. A natural companion: loyal, cheerful, active, can be a little obsessive. Can not stay alone for long – needs the company of the owner, to whom he is strongly attached. Good with children of school age. Quickly memorizes commands, but the owner without experience may have difficulties with training a wayward pet.
- Hungarian Otter is a breed with irrepressible energy. Affectionate, friendly, companionable. With a stable psyche and developed intelligence. Easy to get along with all family members and other pets. Readily memorizes and obeys commands. Suitable for novice dog breeders and active people who are ready to provide the pet with daily physical and intellectual exercise.
- The Dalmatian is a pet with a spectacular photogenic appearance and a cheerful disposition. It is agile, outgoing, friendly and intelligent. Ideal for an energetic owner or a family with children. Subtly feels the mood of a person, requires a lot of attention. In education requires a skillful approach.
- Siberian Husky is a breed of strong, active sled dogs, accustomed to live in a pack and serve people. The pet is not capable of aggression, is strongly attached to one owner and cannot stand loneliness. It is a true companion. Hardworking, energetic, agile, unpretentious. Easily adapts to any living conditions. Needs serious training.
- French Bulldog – a dog with a good-natured character and friendly disposition. Congenial, playful, sociable. Afraid of loneliness and from excitement can spoil things. Excellent option for an apartment. Suitable for experienced and novice dog breeder, a single person or a large family. Requires early socialization and persistent training.
- Japanese Spitz – cheerful, playful, friendly companion with snow-white fluffy fur and malleable character. It is entirely human-oriented and does not tolerate loneliness well. Ideal dog for children, pensioners, active people, dog breeders-beginners. Affectionate, sociable, intelligent. Needs timely socialization and education.