I need opinions.
I am finally moving into an apartment that allows dogs so once again I can have one! Yay!

I just need ideas as to what. I will PROBABLY rescue, but I want to have some breeds in mind.
It's an apartment, so I don't really have a yard, but I'm not one to put my dog outside and let it entertain itself, so it will go for regular walks. Hopefully not one thats prone to bark a lot just for noise concerns.

I work long hours (50-60 hours a week), but due to the nature of my job, it will be coming to work with me pretty much every day. It will have to deal with my cats..


I know most dogs are the way they are due to training, but I just want some ideas thrown about..

I don't care about prone to certain conditions or whatnot - due to my career I could deal with a dog that had multiple conditions and required 20 thousand pills a day. :P

Catsmine

How big an apartment? An English Bulldog is good in a ground floor with carpet. I'm not a fan of toy breeds, as you may remember, because they do tend to be loud and frequent barkers. Most pound puppies tend to be mixed so this may be pointless to discuss, or were you thinking of a rescue from a breeder/rescue kennel?

Sariss

It's decent sized for a one bedroom, but it's still a one bedroom.

I don't mind toy dogs, my parents have two Chihuahuas that are great.

I'm probably going to rescue if I can, but I have discovered that a lot of rescues are adamant about things like having a fenced in yard, so they won't even consider me. But then there are others who tell me I don't even have to fill an application out when I tell them what I do.

So we shall see. I've been THINKING about a Bull Terrier, or even something like a Norwich Terrier. I also love French Bulldogs. :P

My TRUE breed of choice is a Cane Corso, but they are pretty big and I believe my new landlord is a little nervous of the mastiff breeds.

Catsmine

Don't Mastiffs need a good bit of exercise, like in hours per day? I'll not bring up my favorites. You know how much room Dobies and Boxers need. Shaz says Danes can be good in an apartment, but I'd think you'd need at least a queen sized bed. What about a small Rottie?

Sariss

I know my landlord is a little nervous about the Rotties and Shepherds.
Exercise is not an issue for me, I'm up early enough to go for a good jog, and since he will be at work with me I can take him out when I've got a slow period, and then again at night.
Danes are cute, but I shy away from them just due to the fact that they don't live very long. Then again Mastiffs don't fare too much better.

Catsmine

What about a Basenji? Quiet but active, and very loyal.

Altenweg

Golden retrievers are great dogs. They're very intelligent, easy going, just love to be with their people. Same with black labs, my breed of choice.

Of course you could get a beagle and pull your hair out like I am.

Sariss

Haha.
Sadly for me, I've never been a fan of any retrieving breeds, except for maybe a Duck Toller.

Altenweg

Aww, but they're so sweet.

Okay, I'll think of something else.

simoneaugie

Basenji, that's a good suggestion. At work it wouldn't stay right by you though and would need to be crated, leashed or tied up. I was going to recommend adopting a Greyhound. They can live in an apartment and are quiet. But, at work, it would be a challenge to have a sight/scent hound. That's what both Greyhounds and Basenjis are.

Yes. A Boston Bull Terrier or a French Bulldog. In the past, their bloodlines were intermixed. My Boston loves everyone and doesn't run off. She only barks when playing with one of my other dogs. I adore Chihuahuas, have 2 and a Basenji right now. The Boston is so very different from the others. She's awesome!