{"id":5371,"date":"2012-04-10T09:04:41","date_gmt":"2012-04-10T09:04:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/?p=5371"},"modified":"2016-09-15T12:19:30","modified_gmt":"2016-09-15T11:19:30","slug":"which-is-the-most-suitable-dog-for-town","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/which-is-the-most-suitable-dog-for-town\/","title":{"rendered":"The most suitable dog breeds for cities"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It may be your dream to own a Husky or an Alsatian, but\u00a0big dogs aren\u2019t necessarily the right choice of pet if you live in the city. Given\u00a0the amount of space and exercise required by some dog breeds, it\u2019s best to do your\u00a0research thoroughly before buying or adopting a dog for your home.<\/p>\n

If you live in an apartment, a toy dog might be one of the\u00a0best dog breeds for city living<\/a>. Chihuahuas make great pets for children and, as they\u00a0hate the cold, are best kept indoors so limited outdoor space isn\u2019t a problem. Kids will love them, as they can be dressed up in fashion forward items that will make them the envy of the school playground when you go to pick them up with pooch in tow.<\/p>\n

Another breed that will be quite happy indoors is the Dachshund.\u00a0Whilst they\u2019re not suitable pets for small children, they\u2019re great city dogs as they\u2019re very active inside, so don\u2019t require garden space. Pugs are\u00a0generally very well behaved and get on well with small children, babies and\u00a0other animals. With their even temperament and good nature, they make excellent\u00a0family pets in city apartments.<\/p>\n

If a designer dog isn\u2019t for you, there are other breeds that also prove to be\u00a0some of the\u00a0best dogs for city living. Small dogs are generally considered\u00a0to weigh less than 22lbs and be shorter than 16 inches, making them ideal house\u00a0pets. Information on small dogs<\/a> is widely available online and your vet should\u00a0also be able to provide you with some advice.<\/p>\n

When you choose your pup, trainability should be a key\u00a0consideration. While many small dogs can be very easily trained, some may need a little more instruction than\u00a0others. If you\u00a0work or have limited time to spare, you may want to adopt an\u00a0older animal that has already been fully trained. Alternatively, there are hundreds of specialised training schools around the country where you can send your pampered pup; they\u2019ll return to you perfectly prepared for life in the city.<\/p>\n

Keeping your home clean can be more of a challenge when you\u00a0have a dog, particularly if it\u2019s a puppy. Some breeds shed more hair than others,\u00a0making vacuuming a daily chore. Short haired dogs are generally easier to\u00a0manage, since long haired breeds will need regular grooming to make sure their fur\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0become matted. Get your hands on a small dog carrier<\/a>\u00a0and you can put your tiny friend away for a few minutes while you really go to work on the carpets and furniture.<\/p>\n

Most small dogs get along well with children and make good family\u00a0pets. However, when provoked, any dog can snap so it\u2019s never a good idea to\u00a0leave any animal alone with a small child. To make sure your pet adapts well to\u00a0your family, it\u2019s best to teach your children how to handle the dog and\u00a0encourage them to be as gentle as possible.<\/p>\n

The best dogs for city living are calm, even tempered and\u00a0mild natured. Dogs with lots of excess energy such as Labradors or Collies are\u00a0often better suited to countryside environments, where they\u2019ll have plenty of\u00a0space to run around. Items like a small dog carrier will make your life so much easier \u2013 just make sure you\u2019re prepared for the odd unforeseen event!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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