In this video, we will tell you about 15 such dogs that are well suited for the apartment lifestyle and are ready to shower their affection on you. Their small sizes and laidback personality are what make them so suitable for cozy places.

1.Bichon Frise

This 15pound ball of fur originates from Spain and would like to make your life full of smiles and cuddles. This breed is truly a lap dog and therefore enjoys nothing more than sitting at your lap.

2.French Bulldog

Apart from being adorably small, French Bulldog are also surprisingly quiet and therefore are well suited for apartments.

3.Grey Hound

They are the fastest dogs alive and therefore might not sound very suitable for apartment life, but hey, don’t you get tired after running? Just take them for a short walk and get yourself a sleepy roommate ready to watch an episode of FRIENDS with you.

4.Pug

No doubt this breed is a total couch potato. However, their excessive love for treats makes them prone to obesity, so a little exercise is needed but don’t worry, going down the stairs will be enough cardio for these snoozy dogs.

5.Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Meet this toy dog who weighs 18 pounds, and therefore even a small apartment is enough space for them. Having the United Kingdom as its country of origin, these dogs enjoy running in the park, but they still prefer a lap to nap.

6.Bulldog

Famous for being lazy and against most physical activities, this breed’s passive nature, along with their small size, makes them a good pick for people living in apartments. This dog loves nothing more than just napping on the couch, and even while doing that, they don’t occupy much space.

7. Havanese

A healthy individual of this breed can weigh around 14 pounds, almost making them a toy dog. These small and cute dogs are well suited to the city lifestyle and are perfectly fine with small and confined places.

8.Shih Tzu

The Chinese bred this loving and loyal dog to be the pet of royals, and he will treat you as such by showing how affectionate they can be. And honestly who does not want to be loved by this 15pound ball of hair?

9.Boston Terrier

They can weigh around 25 pounds. They can reach a height of 15inches.

This pretty boy also goes by the title of “the American gentleman.” As apparent from their name, this breed is well adapted to city life and small apartments.

10.Biewer Terrier

These dogs may be tiny, but their hearts are HUGE. Their small stature makes them a part of the toy family, meaning that being in an apartment is not a problem for them.

11.Maltese

This dog could be a toy if it were not for its barking. Bred as a faithful companion dog, this breed enjoys pleasing its owner

12.German Spitz

This breed is easy to train, but they can often have a mind of their own due to their smartness. Their high trainability, sweet nature and small size make them a good pick for any sized apartment.

13. Bedlington Terrier

What makes them good apartment dogs is their love for their owner and the family. These dogs make excellent guard dogs and can easily ward off any animal intruders.


14. Italian Greyhound.

An Italian Greyhound is your best pick if you want a cute snuggly buddy who is also active and likes going to parks. Due to its active lifestyle, this dog can live for more than 14 years, giving you enough time to fall in love with a loyal and graceful breed again and again.

15.Chinese Crested

They are very tiny, standing at 13 inches tall and weighing almost 12 pounds meaning that they don’t require much space and will be more than comfortable living in an apartment.