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Best Dog Breeds for Apartments

Small, calm and quiet dogs that are happy in a flat. They do not need a big yard, just daily walks and your company. Here are 12 breeds from our guide that fit.

Non-Sporting Small French Bulldog dog portrait

French Bulldog

Big personality, apartment-sized.

10-14 yr 8-13 kg
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Hound Small Dachshund dog portrait

Dachshund

The brave little 'sausage dog'.

12-16 yr 7-15 kg
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Toy Toy Yorkshire Terrier dog portrait

Yorkshire Terrier

A tiny terrier with a giant attitude.

11-15 yr 1.8-3.2 kg
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Toy Toy Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog portrait

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

A gentle, affectionate lapdog.

12-15 yr 5.4-8.2 kg
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Toy Toy Shih Tzu dog portrait

Shih Tzu

A regal little lap companion.

10-16 yr 4-7 kg
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Toy Toy Pomeranian dog portrait

Pomeranian

A tiny ball of fluff and attitude.

12-16 yr 1.4-3.2 kg
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Non-Sporting Small Boston Terrier dog portrait

Boston Terrier

The dapper American gentleman.

11-14 yr 5-11 kg
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Non-Sporting Small Shiba Inu dog portrait

Shiba Inu

A bold, fox-like free spirit.

13-16 yr 8-10 kg
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Toy Toy Chihuahua dog portrait

Chihuahua

The tiniest dog with the biggest heart.

14-16 yr 1-2.7 kg
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Toy Small Pug dog portrait

Pug

Lots of dog in a little space.

13-15 yr 6-8 kg
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Terrier Small Miniature Schnauzer dog portrait

Miniature Schnauzer

A bearded, spirited little watchdog.

12-15 yr 5-9 kg
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Toy Toy Maltese dog portrait

Maltese

An elegant, silky lap companion.

12-15 yr 1.5-3 kg
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