Living outdoors and in spaces where they can run is always ideal for dogs but it is not always possible.
This is why we asked ourselves what attention should be given to a dog’s apartment life .
Small dogs in the apartment
Not all breeds are the same, each specimen has its own peculiarities and therefore the management it will involve at home will be different. Small dogs – especially short-haired – are apparently the easiest to manage for apartment living as they leave less visible hair around and due to their size, they take up little space. However, this does not mean that they are temperamentally suitable to stay in the apartment because on this we must evaluate the nature of the breed, for example the Maltese love independence, so they could be left alone without too many problems while other breeds live rather badly in absence. of the pack.
Large dogs in the apartment
The large size in the apartment is very frightening and for this reason most of the people who live in the apartment are oriented towards small or medium-sized dogs, but this does not mean that even larger furry friends cannot stay in the apartment. Indeed, some breeds do not really want to move and are very capable of adapting to different situations ; gradually accustoming him from an early age and taking him out a lot with more walks during the day it will be possible to have a balanced dog even of large size. But remember to reserve a corner of the room especially for him, with his favorite blanket or toys so he will feel safe.
Do you already own a dog and are you about to leave a single house to move into an apartment? In this case you will have to consider that, like you, Fido too will have to get used to the new spaces.
Medium-sized house dogs
Probably the average size is the maximum that people usually consider for a home life in an apartment. They are in fact large enough to play with children, for example, but not too big for the size of a normal home. For many families they are therefore the ideal solution.
Medium-sized dog breeds are very diverse, from companion to hunting, to most terrier breeds. The average size is the classic size for the domestic dog. Even temperamentally they are among the dogs most suited to living with children, as they are often less delicate and susceptible than those of small size.
Some of the most common medium breeds are: Beagles , Labrador Retrievers , Shar Pei , Golden Retrievers , Cockers , Cavalier Kings .
However, remember that in addition to the dimensions that may suit us, we must pay close attention to the dog’s character, respecting it as, more than the size, it affects his well-being (together with our education).
Regardless of their size, an important aspect for any apartment dog is the care of their nutrition . In fact, never give up adequate nutrition , tasty yes, but also attentive to health and raw materials!
