So, I'm considering on adopting a dog. (tips/suggestion, please?)

[Pam]

I can totally understand your desire to have a furry friend waiting for you at the end of the day. There is nothing like it! I only have two thoughts in that regard. The first concerns barking which all dogs will do at some time. I know that many people have dogs in apartments but I am wondering how well even minimal barking plays out with the neighbors.

Secondly, and perhaps more important, is the last walk of the night. I am assuming you live in a safe area, but unfortunately in some areas it is not wise for women to be outside at night walking a dog. I guess I have been hearing too many of these *missing women* stories on TV but it would be a concern to me and I just thought I'd pass it on.

[angelbow20]

Whi not something like a bassett hound, bull dog or boston terrier or even a shi tzu or cocker? mixed dogs are always great also.

[beeniesmom]

Whi not something like a bassett hound, bull dog or boston terrier or even a shi tzu or cocker? mixed dogs are always great also.

Unless you've owed a boston terrier, you have no idea how active they are.
Beenie tore up the bathroom twice when she was a little puppy. Thak God it was my own home and not a rental or we would have been in BIG trouble.

Frankie was a little more laid back but he still did his share of chewing the wood molding around the house if left unattended for 5 min. Now that they are older, they are great.

A boston puppy would be a no no but an older boston would a better idea.

Get whatever apt. friendly breed you want. Just consider that the more excerise the buggers get, the less damage they cause in the house! hehe



I have others of all the wood eaten in my bathroom and rugs eaten... etc. Don't mean to scare you but you don't want a boston puppy.

[caseysmom]

My casey is 40 lbs but she is the most mellow dog, she never barks and it content to sit on the coach and do nothing all day. She can hold her bladder forever also.

My advice would be to talk to the shelter workers and get the most mellow dog they have, I would not think size would be a big issue. Bubba is mellow now he is half shihtzu half poodle, I would not want him in an apartment though because he is barky and when he was a puppy he was awful! I think a dog at least 2 or 3 would be a good choice.

[Giselle]

My advice would be to talk to the shelter workers and get the most mellow dog they have, I would not think size would be a big issue. .

Good point!!

A lot of greyhound owners live in apartments and condos A lot of larger breeds are actually very mellow. Giselle spends 23 hours sleeping, 30 minutes exercising, and 30 minutes eating LOL!

I think the individual dog here is more important than its breed.

[Sparklecoon]

I say think older dog. Older dogs still have lots of love to give. Their personalities are already set. Generally, they have some training under their belts plus many have worn through that puppy hyperactivity making them a bit more suited for apartment life. Just a thought.