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What kind of dog to get if there is little space in the apartment: TOP-5 smallest breeds
28.01.2023 01:30
Updated: 13.04.2023 16:56
Many people dream of a dog, but do not dare to get one because there is too little space in the apartment. But this is not a reason to deny yourself the pleasure of having a four-legged friend.
Yes, having a large dog in a small apartment is a bad idea. But there are many small dog breeds that will make great companions.
Chihuahua
This is probably the most famous dwarf breed. Adults weigh no more than 3 kg. The height reaches 23 cm, maximum 25 cm. The smallest Chihuahua named Boo weighs just over 600 g and is 10.5 cm tall.
Many people think that Chihuahuas are "ladies' dogs" that are not capable of competing with "serious" breeds. But this is not true. They are very smart animals that are very trainable. If you develop their intelligence, such a dog will turn into a real friend and partner - smart, cheerful, well-mannered.
Russian toy
The height of the Russian Toy varies from 20 to 28 cm, and the weight from 1.5 to 3 kg. They are friendly, active and intelligent dogs that enjoy spending time with their owner and love to learn. You can learn tricks with the Toy Terrier, play ball or tug-of-war.
Miniature Pinscher
If you've always dreamed of a service dog, then the Zwergpinscher is a great option. This breed is called a miniature Doberman because of its external resemblance, but it would be more correct to say that this Doberman is a large copy of the Zwergpinscher, because this breed appeared before the Doberman.
However, in character, working qualities and activity these two breeds are very similar. The only difference is that the miniature pinscher weighs no more than 6 kg and reaches a height of about 30 cm at the withers. With the right approach to education, you will have a small service dog and training experience that will be useful in the future if you want to get a large dog.
Papillon (Papillon)
Papillons are not only small (weight up to 4.5 kg, height up to 30 cm), but also very elegant dogs. It is not for nothing that the name of the breed is translated from French as "butterfly". These are active and cheerful dogs that love active games.
But papillons have another feature - they are extremely smart. The breed is among the top ten smartest in the world. These dogs are easy to train, quickly learn new commands, love to work with the owner and perform complex tasks. If you have always dreamed of a beautiful and smart dog that is easy to train, then the papillon is the best choice.
Pekingese
If you are not particularly interested in training and learning tricks with your pet, you should pay attention to the Pekingese. These dogs weigh up to 6 kg and grow up to 25 cm at the withers.
They do not require heavy loads, active games and intensive training. With this dog, it is enough to learn the basic commands that will be useful in life. Pekingese are distinguished by a truly imperial character. They are calm, unhurried, stubborn and know their worth. With this dog, you need to show character in education, otherwise it will imagine itself the owner of the person, which will cause both a lot of trouble.
But with the right approach, the Pekingese will become a true friend for people who lead a calm and measured lifestyle. It is a pleasure to walk with them at a slow pace, read a book on a bench in the park and spend evenings at home.
