10,460 answers about dogs
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Yes, a French Bulldog can live happily in an apartment, because this is a low-exercise, companion-first breed that wants its people nearby far more than it wants a yard. Short daily walks and indoor play cover its exercise needs, and its compact size fits small spaces well. The real conditions are the breed's own:…
Yes, Dachshunds can live happily in apartments — they are small, adaptable, and their exercise needs are moderate — but two breed traits need a plan. Their bark is startlingly loud for their size and they use it at corridor noises, and their long backs must be protected: repeated stairs, jumping off furniture, and…
Yes, Chihuahuas are well suited to apartments in size and exercise — a small dog needs little space and modest daily walks — but two issues decide whether it works: barking at corridor and street noise, which neighbours will hear clearly, and house-training, which often takes longer and more patience in this breed,…
Yes — Cavaliers are among the best apartment breeds of all. They are small, generally quiet, adaptable, and content with moderate exercise: a couple of walks and some play totalling around an hour a day suits most adults. The real caveat is company. This is a companion breed that bonds intensely and can develop…
Yes, many Boxers live happily in apartments, provided you handle what this breed brings indoors: a large, muscular dog who stays bouncy and playful well into adulthood, needs an hour or more of daily exercise, drools after drinking and eating, and struggles in heat because of its short muzzle. A Boxer who gets proper…
Only with a serious daily job. A Border Collie can live in an apartment if you reliably provide around one and a half to two hours or more of combined exercise and mental work every day — training, herding-style games, scent work, or sport — plus a dog who can switch off indoors. Without that outlet, this breed…
Yes, a Beagle can live happily in an apartment — the dog's size fits easily, but two breed traits decide whether your neighbours agree: the bay, a loud, carrying bark Beagles use freely, and a powerful scent drive that needs real daily outlets. Plan on an hour or more of walks and sniffing time, strict food security…
Ask about all three areas directly, and ask what evidence stands behind each answer. For hearing, ask whether the puppy's hearing has been tested, because deafness is the breed's known issue and BAER testing is the test to ask about by name. For kidneys, ask what checks the breeder or veterinarian has done on the…
A Bull Terrier plays the way it is built: boisterous, physical, full-body games of wrestling, chasing, and shoulder-to-shoulder barging, usually with more noise and commitment than other dogs expect. Games stay friendly while both dogs keep choosing to re-engage, so watch for the tipping signs instead: hard fixation…
Plan on around two hours of activity a day for a healthy adult Malamute, adjusted for age, health, and hot weather, and treat mental work as part of that total rather than an extra. Split the load across the working week: a substantial outing before work, a shorter session and training games after work, and a midday…
Yes, Shih Tzus are often good with children, especially gentle, older children, because the breed is companionable, tolerant, and bred to live closely with people. The caution is size: a Shih Tzu is sturdy for a small dog but still easily hurt by a fall, a tight squeeze, or rough toddler play, so it must never be…
Yes, Poodles are often excellent with children — intelligent, playful, and tuned in to people's moods, with energy for games and the sense to settle indoors. Size decides the details: sturdy Standards cope best with younger children's clumsiness, while Miniatures suit calmer older children and Toys are delicate and…
Generally yes — Labradors are famous for tolerant, affectionate temperaments and many thrive as family dogs who follow children from room to room. The main risk is not unkindness but bulk and enthusiasm: an exuberant young Lab can knock a toddler over with a wagging turn, a joyful jump, or a swinging tail at face…
Yes, Labradors are one of the friendlier choices for a first-time owner because most are eager to please, quick to forgive clumsy timing, and strongly motivated by food and praise. The catch is energy, not intelligence: a young Lab is boisterous, mouthy, and easily overexcited, so jumping up, lead pulling, and chewing…
Temperamentally, often yes — Great Danes are famously gentle, patient, and affectionate with children, and many adore family life. The defining issue is pure scale: a leaning Dane can topple a toddler, a happy tail swings at a small child's face height, and a playful paw lands with real weight, all without a hint of…
Great Danes are willing and gentle learners, but their size makes them unforgiving of beginner delays. A Dane puppy that is allowed to pull, jump, and barge will within months outweigh its owner, and no amount of strength can correct manners that should have been installed at twenty pounds. The training itself is not…
Yes — Golden Retrievers are one of the most reliably child-friendly breeds you can choose. They are patient, gentle-mouthed, tolerant of noise and clumsy affection, and genuinely enjoy children's games, which is why they anchor so many family homes and therapy programs. The realistic cautions are exuberance, not…
Yes — Golden Retrievers are among the easiest breeds a first-time owner can choose. They are famously eager to please, emotionally forgiving of beginner timing, and motivated by both food and praise, so basic cues, recall, and leash manners usually come together fast. The challenges are not difficulty but exuberance:…
A well-bred, well-socialised German Shepherd can be a devoted, protective family dog and excellent with its own children — but this is not a breed to choose casually for a child household. Shepherds are large and powerful, play can be boisterous enough to flatten a small child, and their guarding and herding instincts…
German Shepherds are highly trainable but not easy for a first-time owner — the distinction matters. Few breeds learn faster or work harder for their handler, which is why they excel in service and police roles. But a large, strong, intelligent dog with guarding instincts magnifies every beginner mistake:…
Generally yes — French Bulldogs are sturdy, affectionate, and playful with children, and their compact, solid build tolerates family life better than fragile toy breeds. They rarely have the space or guarding issues of larger breeds, and most enjoy being a child's shadow. The cautions are specific: children must never…
Partly — French Bulldogs are a mixed first training project. They are bright, people-focused, and extremely food-motivated, so basic cues taught with treats in short sessions usually land quickly. But they have a real stubborn streak: a Frenchie who is bored or sees no payoff may simply opt out, and house-training is…
They can be, with older, careful children — but Dachshunds are a poor match for toddlers. Their long backs are genuinely fragile: being picked up unsupported, dropped, or allowed to jump from arms or furniture can cause serious spinal injury. Dachshunds are also bold, sometimes stubborn little hunting dogs, and one…
Usually not with young children — and the reason is the dog's safety as much as the child's. Chihuahuas weigh only a few pounds, with fine bones and a delicate skull, so a fall from a toddler's arms, a trip during a hug, or rough play can seriously injure them. A frightened or hurt Chihuahua often snaps, which is how…
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