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Best dog breed for me?

Hi,

I'm looking at buying/adopting a dog/puppy soon, but I'm not sure what breed I'd be best with.

I currently work 9-5, five days a week but I can be home for an hour at lunch (I work less than 5 minutes away from my house, so travel time isn't a problem) so the dog would be home for 3 hours in a morning and 4 in an afternoon with a break and a quick walk in between.

I was planning on a half hour walk in the morning, a quick 15 min at lunch and then an hour on an evening (but this can change, depending on the dog of course).

The only problem with all of this is that I live in a first floor apartment and as such, don't have immediate access to a garden (we do have a shared garden but of course I can't just open a door onto it! (The landlord has no problem with me keeping a dog - it is already written into the contract that pets are allowed, and there are no weight limits on dogs, the only thing I need to be aware of is keeping the noise levels fairly low as I obviously don't want to upset the neighbours!).

So I'd like a dog that would be ok with between and hour and a half and 2 hours of exercise a day, and could deal with being left alone for a few hours at a time, I'd prefer a medium sized dog but I'm open to suggestions!

Any suggestions on dog breeds would be appreciated, although I would prefer not to have chihuahuas or Jack Russels. I love dogs like Vizslas, weimeraners and Aussies although I'm absolutely sure they're not apartment dogs, something similar would be lovely!

Oh and the only reason why I am considering buying a dog as well as adopting is that many rescues will not rehome to me as the garden is shared, but would love to rescue a dog if possible.

thanks!

Update:

Tc123456 - unfortunately I'm in the UK so I can't get a Pit bull :(

Update 2:

I'd love a flat-coated retriever like suggested, but I'm not sure much exercise they need and whether they could ever do well in a flat?

Update 3:

Emme - I'd LOVE a Great Dane, that's the one dog breed I've wanted since being a kid but I put them out of mind as I assume they needed a LOT of exercise! Would 2 hours a day be enough for a dane do you think?

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  • 9 years ago
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  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    Well I've studied dogs for a long time and i would say some small dogs would work well in a scenario such as yours. Most big dogs are in much need of energy besides a Mastiff, though this can vary depending on the dogs personality. English and French Bulldogs are a good choice. If you plan on breeding I wouldn't suggest an Englich Bulldog. Toy Poodles are alo very nice small dogs. A medium sized dog could be a Shih Tzu who are usually all lazy and are cuddle dogs. Cocker Spaniels and Mini Poodles as well. I hope this information benifits you.

    Source(s): All off books I read growing up
  • 9 years ago

    My friend's Dane is a big lazy goofball, she will walk about twenty feet on a leash before she turns around and wants to go home, but I'm not sure that's totally typical of the breed. Definitely worth some research though. I've actually heard that a lot of giant breeds tend to have lesser exercise requirements than medium sized ones.

  • 9 years ago

    I no you want kind of a medium dog but this screams MASTIFF to me ;) They don't need to much exercise and they are fine home alone. I think a bull mastiff would be a perfect fit. They are giant couch potatoes and almost never bark. That or a Saint Bernard again, low energy, good alone, and almost never bark. One last option would be a Great Dane, although they would need a tad more exercise then the other two. If your willing to open up to a giant breed of dog then they would be your best bet :)

    Source(s): Large lover ;)
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  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

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  • 9 years ago

    Try a pitbull puppy :) there smart loyal and that sounds like a good amount of exercise and socializing these dogs at al young age is best so when walking take walks in parks and around new people. Good luck!

    Source(s): Pitbull owner
  • 9 years ago

    Hi, I think that a Corgi would be a pretty good dog for you (if you like them) Because I have a Corgi and they are A smart breed and can be taught very easily with just some time. Corgi's are a sheep herder breed so they love to have exercise! And they are so adorable! I hope this helps you.

    :)

  • 9 years ago

    well when i really wanted a dog first i checked books and thought about it if you want to have a cheerful playful helpful loyal dog you can buy a flat coated retriever which are awesome! when puppys they are quiet and when you need a companion this is the dog for you :) i got one of those and they are very cool buy the way im 13 so dogs are cool for me anyway but if you want to have a protective dog you can alaways get a german shepard which are very loyal aswell and they keep you from harm but the final decision is yours :D

    good luck :)

    Source(s): dog books and my thoughts
  • 9 years ago

    What about Greyhounds?

    Retried racing Greyhounds are always looking for homes, and would fit well with those exercise requirements. A bonus of having an adult dog is that you won't have to worry about potty training.

  • 4 years ago

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