My sister and her boyfriend are expecting a baby and currently live in an apartment, and want to adopt a small breed of dog. I think they are crazy, as the apartment only has a bathroom,kitchen,living room, and 1 bedroom, and no yard. The boyfriend works most of the day and my sister just wont walk a dog everyday or as often as needed I dont think especially being 7 months pregnant. Pets are allowed (35 - pounds) and they can walk the dog outside to use the bathroom but it cant run loose.
Anyway, being we never owned a dog or her, I told her i'd ask for opinions on possibly what dog breed would suit their lifestyle if they are getting one.
So this might help narrow it down.
1- must be 35 pounds or under (meaning adult dog no more than 35 pounds)
2- must be good around baby/small children and company.
3- wont try to eat everything in sight
4- wont bark like crazy (ex beagles which are known for being barkers)
5- being the lack of space, cant require too much excerise or be a "hyper" breed"
6- easiest breeds to groom
7- no breeds with too serious health related issues as this is the first dog so not much experience on health care.
I dont know where they are adopting the dog as they are limited on money for adoption, some shelters are expensive, yet pet store dogs are almost always from mills.
Anyway, being we never owned a dog or her, I told her i'd ask for opinions on possibly what dog breed would suit their lifestyle if they are getting one.
So this might help narrow it down.
1- must be 35 pounds or under (meaning adult dog no more than 35 pounds)
2- must be good around baby/small children and company.
3- wont try to eat everything in sight
4- wont bark like crazy (ex beagles which are known for being barkers)
5- being the lack of space, cant require too much excerise or be a "hyper" breed"
6- easiest breeds to groom
7- no breeds with too serious health related issues as this is the first dog so not much experience on health care.
I dont know where they are adopting the dog as they are limited on money for adoption, some shelters are expensive, yet pet store dogs are almost always from mills.