Your Environment
Just as there is a dog for every activity level, there are several dogs that can fare well in all sorts of home environments.
Truth be known, pretty much any dog can do well where there's some room to run — whether it be the most active Border Collie, or the tiniest Chihuahua — but certain dogs just fit in certain places better. Following is a chart to help you choose a dog that will fit with your living environment.
IF THIS DESCRIBES YOU |
THINK ABOUT THESE BREEDS: |
I live in an apartment in the city. |
Poodle (Toy or Miniature), Dachshund, Pug, Boston Terrier, Miniature Pinscher, Scottish Terrier, West Highland White Terrier, Cairn Terrier, Maltese, Bulldog, Pekinese, Bichon Frise, Lhaso Apso, Corgi (Pembroke and Cardigan) |
I live in a townhouse in a city. |
Any of the above, as well as Basset Hound, Rottweiler, Standard Poodle, Boxer, Cocker Spaniel, Australian Sheepdog, Chinese Shar-Pei, Chow-Chow, Chesapeake Bay Retriever |
I have a suburban home. |
Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd Dog, Beagle, Rottweiler, Standard Poodle, Boxer, Siberian Husky, Cocker Spaniel, Shetland Sheepdog, Australian Sheepdog, Great Dane, Collie, Chinese Shar-Pei, Chow-Chow, St. Bernard, Mastiff, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Newfoundland, Bloodhound |
I live in a rural area. |
Dalmatian, German Shorthaired Pointer, English Springer Spaniel, Jack Russell Terrier, Weimaraner, Vizsla, Irish Setter, Doberman Pinscher, Brittany, Akita, Alaskan Malamute, Airedale Terrier, any of the Herding or Working breeds. |
