>> |
Anonymous
I have a border collie/husky mix. He does survive when I can't exercise him, but he basically goes insane and spins rapidly in circles for a minute at a time. Then he drags the lazy elderly dog around by the ear in a desperate attempt for play.
So... yeah. A herding breed over two years of age could be fine (mine is still just a year old, so he's more crazy), but you do need to take time out of your day every day to exhaust them both physically AND intellectually. Australian shepherds aren't as energetic as border collies, usually, but you'll want to figure out the individual personality of the dog. My favorite dogs are the herding types because they're smart as hell.
Honestly, if you can't figure out a single breed, get a mutt. Just go to pet finder and search a breed you like-- you'll get both purebreds and mixes of it. That way you can get the look of one breed and the personality of another.
Also, any dog can be kept in an apartment (it's not like dogs just run laps in yards usually), IF you're really committed to their exercise.
|