Top 20
Dog breeds suited to apartment living
Not all dog breeds adapt equally well to indoor living. These breeds are often recommended for apartments, provided they get walks and stimulation. Open a breed profile for temperament, grooming and breeders.
- 1
Chihuahua
The smallest purebred dog in the world, lively, affectionate and very attached to its home.
Apartment living: 5/5Small Mexico
- 2
French Bulldog
Small companion dog very attached to its family, the French Bulldog combines tenderness, good humor and true adaptation to city life.
Apartment living: 5/5Small France
- 3
Yorkshire Terrier
Small, lively and elegant terrier, the Yorkshire Terrier charms with its big personality in a miniature format.
Apartment living: 5/5Small United Kingdom
- 4
Shih Tzu
Small affectionate, intelligent companion dog, very attached to its family.
Apartment living: 5/5Small Tibet
- 5
Pug
Small companion dog with a wrinkled face, the Pug charms with its gentleness, its cheerfulness and its affectionate presence.
Apartment living: 5/5Small China
- 6
Continental Toy Spaniel
Small lively and affectionate companion dog, as elegant as it is adaptable to everyday life.
Apartment living: 5/5Small France, Belgium
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Maltese
A small elegant, affectionate and lively companion with a long silky white coat.
Apartment living: 5/5Small Italy
- 8
Tibetan Spaniel
Small, alert, elegant and loyal dog, the Tibetan Spaniel is a very endearing companion for city life.
Apartment living: 5/5Small China, Great Britain
- 9
Coton de Tulear
A small cheerful, affectionate and intelligent companion with a white coat as soft as cotton.
Apartment living: 5/5Small Madagascar
- 10
American Cocker Spaniel
A small, cheerful and elegant spaniel, very attached to its family.
Apartment living: 5/5Medium United States
- 11
Bichon Frise
A small white companion, cheerful and affectionate, with a characteristic curly coat.
Apartment living: 5/5Small Belgium, France
- 12
Russian Toy
The lively, elegant little Russian dog, very attached to its human.
Apartment living: 5/5Small Russia
- 13
Biewer Yorkshire
A small tricolour companion, lively and affectionate, with a long coat that requires attentive care.
Apartment living: 5/5Small Germany
- 14
Pekingese
Small noble companion dog, calm and very attached to its owner.
Apartment living: 5/5Small China
- 15
Japanese Chin
A small elegant companion dog, gentle and very attached to its home.
Apartment living: 5/5Small Japan
- 16
American Hairless Terrier
American Hairless Terrier, lively, playful and very close to its family.
Apartment living: 5/5Small United States (Louisiana)
- 17
Prague Ratter
The Pražský Krysařík: tiny, alert and proud, one of the smallest dogs in Europe.
Apartment living: 5/5Small Czech Republic
- 18
Bolognese
A small Italian companion, gentle, faithful and elegant, dressed in an abundant white coat.
Apartment living: 5/5Small Italy
- 19
Little Lion Dog
A small, lively, elegant companion dog that is very attached to its family.
Apartment living: 5/5Small France
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Cavapoo
Small companion dog, cheerful, sociable and very attached to its family.
Apartment living: 5/5Small Australia
This ranking is based on scores from 1 to 5 assigned to each dog breed in our listings. In a tie, breeds with more breeders in France rank higher.
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