How Much Space Does Your Dog Need.

Dog Living Conditions

So you want to get a pooch but you are not sure about the living arangments needed to have a dog at home. Especially if the home is cramped for space. Well, if you live in small apartments, say a one bedroom facility. You can still have a dog of choice if you ensure that the animal still gets all it needs to grow healthy. But for many small apartment dwellers, having a large dog in that small space will not sit well. So many of these renters go for the much smaller dogs breeds like:

• French Bulldog. 
• Beagle. Purebred
• Yorkshire Terrier
• Dachshund.
• Pembroke Welsh Corgi. 
• Miniature Schnauzer. 
• Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. 
• Shih Tzu. Purebred.

​But one should also not the temperament of any dog before thinking about getting a dog for an apartment. You see, not because the dog is small means that it will be OK in a confined environment. Most of these small dog breeds have a history of hunting. Yes, mos were bred to catch vermin.  They are quick, very active and can be quite playful. So what does one do when you own a dog say in a townhouse environment. Well, let's meet Jill.

​Meet Jill The Small Townhouse Dog Owner.
​Joe has a nice townhouse with a fully fenced in yard. When Joe gets home from work he opens the door and lets the dog out. The dog sniffs around, does his business, and comes back to be let in. Joe then makes dinner, sits in front of the TV while the dog sits beside him and stares, and he lets the dog out again before bed.
Jill knows his dog and his dog understands the arrangement living in Jill's house.

Large Active Dogs Living Area.
If you decide on owning a much larger dog that is naturally active. It is best that you find a living area where the dog has enough leg room to let loose.  Some dogs just do not do well living in cramped spaces and will become depressed in those conditions. Dogs such as the ones listed below require a lot of leg room and exercise.

• Australian Cattle Dog.
• Australian Shepherd.
• Belgian Malinois.
• Black and Tan Coonhound.
• Border Collie.
• Boxer.
• Boykin Spaniel.

It all boils down to the fact that different dogs settle best in different environments. But always remember that before you run to get an apartment, or buy a house. Think Dog!