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Worst Dogs for Apartments

Pet Trendologist’s Guide to Dogs and Apartment Living

Having lived for decades in apartments, most recently in New York City and in Miami Beach, I’ve really come to question the arbitrary restrictions against certain dogs based on size and weight.  Some people say it’s because large dogs are destructive, others say there are insurance issues, and still others say they are dangerous.

I’ve written about this before, here and here, and now Charlotte Reed, “pet trendologist” and author, is weighing in on the subject.

Here is her list of the worst dogs for apartment living:

  1. German Shepherd Dog
  2. Yorkshire Terriers
  3. Labrador
  4. Dachshund
  5. Chihuahua
  6. Border Collie
  7. Beagle
  8. Briard

There are three small dogs on that list! Yorkshire Terriers, Dachshunds, and Chihuahuas are included because they are yappy and are often hard to housebreak.

Take note: Yorkies are among the most popular dogs in New York City.

Chihuahuas
Chihuahuas

The German Shepherd Dog is the only dog on the list that is included because it is potentially dangerous. They can be very territorial and might cause problems when they encounter other dogs in hallways and elevators.

The other medium to large dogs on the list are included because they need lots of exercise (Labs and Border Collies, for example), or because of barking (Beagles!), or they might try to “herd” other dogs or children (Border Collies and Briards.)

Reed goes on to say that some of the largest dogs, like Newfoundlands, Saint Bernards, and Great Danes, make the best apartment dwellers because they’re basically the canine equivalents of couch potatoes. They’re just not that active.

Great Dane Puppy
Great Dane Puppy

Bottom line: it’s NOT the size of the dog that matters, it’s the TEMPERAMENT! Condo and coop boards and rental agents: take heed!

For more click here from Fox News or check out Reed’s website.

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Sean Sheer

Sean is a passionate dog lover and the proud owner of Urban Dog’s Official Spokes-Dog, Bodhi the Weimaraner. His family has always owned dogs, but Bodhi is the first he's been fully responsible for since puppyhood… and he couldn't be more doting. As a longtime New Yorker of more than 20 years, Sean knows what a dog's and dog owner's lifestyle is like in NYC. Besides being a doggy dad and top dog at Urban Dog, Sean also has a "real job" experience as co-owner of a Palm Beach, Florida-based private investigative firm, and as a licensed (pet friendly) Real Estate Salesperson with Douglas Elliman in NYC. Sean also exercised his creativity and business sense as an award-winning journalist, producer, TV marketing exec, and private investigator. When not blogging, working, or playing with Bodhi, he is an avid adventure traveler who has circumnavigated the world, bird-watched on all seven continents, safari-ed in Africa, and SCUBA-dived in exotic waters.

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