What kind of pet to get in New York: the best and worst dog breeds to keep in an apartment

Having a dog in a city of 8,5 million people and with very cramped apartments is not very logical. But we New Yorkers are partial to four-legged friends and indifferent to logic. However, when choosing a dog, first of all think about its quality of life, and not about your tastes. renthop.com published a list of dog breeds that do best in small apartments, and also named breeds for which such a life would be unbearable.

Small dogs are certainly one of the best for living in an apartment where space is limited. But there are exceptions to this rule.

The Best Dog Breeds to Live in an Apartment in New York

• French bulldogs: friendly, energetic and easy to train, but needs to be walked.
• Scottish Terriers: confident and affectionate, but require training, socialization and long walks.
• Basenji: affectionate, independent, unable to bark, but require more attention than others.
• Cavalier King Charles Spaniels: calm, low-maintenance dogs who need to brush their teeth several times a week.
• Great Danes: they love coziness, are friendly, easy to train and affectionate, but rather large and need long walks.
• Newfoundlands: Another large breed that loves to be lazy and affectionate, but is always drooling and in need of grooming.
• Bichon Frise: hypoallergenic, get along well with dogs and children, but bark.
• Corgi: adaptable, friendly and affectionate pets, but they don't do well with small children.
• Chihuahua: affectionate and loyal, but not patient with children, and training can be difficult.

One of the worst dogs for an apartment are service dogs. Or dogs who need a lot of space for an active life.

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Worst dog breeds for an apartment:

• Siberian Huskies: energetic, need a lot of physical activity and work. They are very vocal and shed a lot.
• Border Collie: energetic and like to have a job. If not, they can become destructive.
• Dalmatians: need training, socialization, plenty of space to run and mental stimulation as they are highly intelligent.
• German Shorthaired Pointers: hunting dogs in need of active recreation. They bark and howl a lot and need grooming.

Of course, these are generalizations, but if you live in New York, you should look for a dog that requires less maintenance. Whatever it is, you definitely need to walk with it as often as possible.