If you’ve always wanted a dog, but feel that living in a smaller house or apartment wouldn’t be fair to the animal, you may want to reconsider. There are plenty of smaller toy and dog breeds that are perfectly content and happy living in smaller places. Whether you choose a large or small dog, they all need exercise and companionship. Dogs are highly social animals and love to go for walks to see and smell different things. This keeps them happy and prevents them from getting bored. Many large dogs require a long walk or run for exercise, but most small dogs are usually content with a short walk so they don’t get bored. Some other advantages of having a small dog are; They make great lap dogs, are easy to get along with, if they share your bed you still have room to stretch out, and are less expensive to feed. Once you commit to accepting the responsibility of owning a small dog, shop around for different breeds until you find the one that best suits your lifestyle.
cavalier king charles spaniel
King Charles Spaniels are definitely a dog that loves affection and snuggling in your lap. They are cheerful, friendly, and great with children and other animals. These little ones are very adaptable to a hectic or quiet home. A weekly brushing will keep them looking great.
Chihuahua
The Chihuahua is a very small dog that does not usually weigh more than 6 or 7 kilos and is better suited to older children. There are two varieties of Chihuahua, which are long-haired and smooth-haired. Brushing them once a week will keep shedding to a minimum. These small dogs are extremely devoted and loyal to their master. Alert, cheerful and active dog, its average life expectancy is about thirteen years.
toy poodles
The toy poodle is another great option for an apartment or small home. They are highly intelligent, easy to train, and do well in quiet or busy homes. These happy and cheerful dogs love to play and be with their family. Poodles don’t shed, so they require brushing several times a week, bathing, and clipping every four to six weeks. Their average life is eleven years.
Maltese
These adorable little dogs not only want but also need to spend time with their owners. They only weigh four to six pounds and are usually white in color with beautiful dark eyes. These wonderful family dogs love to be both indoors and out. They require daily walks or exercise and brushing a couple of times a week. Their average life is thirteen years.
Shih Tzu
These little dogs are fantastic family dogs that love people and play, but require a moderate amount of daily exercise. Due to their long hair, daily brushing is required. The average lifespan of the Shih Tzu is thirteen years.
Learn as much as possible about the breed of dog you are interested in and talk to various breeders or people who own them. Also, there are animal rescue organizations that are looking for homes for many small breeds of dogs. You can find a lot of information about this on the internet or locally.