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I have a 2 bedroom apt. and I want to get a small dog. What kind should I get?

I'm leaning towards a Welsh Corgi(pic)
>> Anonymous
a brown recluse-corgi hybrid perhaps?

would scare off intruders and look cute =]
>> Anonymous
>>312081
Get a cat.
>> Anonymous
Jack Russell they have wicked personalities.
>> Anonymous
>>312095
cats suck
>> Anonymous
get a cat don't fucking do that to a corgi
>> Anonymous
Do NOT get a Corgi if you're going to be in in apartment. Unless you can dedicate yourself to taking it out every day and giving it exercise. They were bred to be herding dogs, and that means they're pretty high-energy, and work best in a place with a big back yard. They aren't like other small breeds, such as Chihuahua's or Bichons. They have the heart of a herding dog.

Jack Russel is also a pretty bad idea, I think, as all the ones I've known were pretty high-energy and if not taken care of properly, they'd get destructive.
Give more information. How much do you work? How much time can you devote to the dog? Do you live in proximity of a park? Are you willing to research a lot into the breed?
If you work many hours in the day, I suggest getting either a cat or a pair of male rats. Rats can be very very loving and rewarding pets, as can cats. Don't just settling on dog because you've had the best experiences with them, or something.
>> Anonymous
Get a smaller dog than a corgi with no natural instincts to run. A corgi = bad idea.

Get a long-haired chihuahua or pomeranian, or even a yorkie.

Crappy dogs, but you can't have a good dog if you don't have a big house or big backyard and can't dedicate time to walk them daily.
>> Anonymous
yeah corgi's are great dogs but unless your a bounty hunter, see you later space cowboy
>> Anonymous
you need to remember the dog breed you desire or think is prettiest/cutest/ect won't always be the one to fit into your life. Sorry to say, but in your situation, you'd be the only one feeling high happiness and your dog would be stressed if it were a corgi.

While not the manliest of dogs, Papillions (google it) are a very small-sized breed that doesn't suffer bitchy temperament problems. They're very intelligent, generally quiet, and as I understand, don't require an insane amount of exercise or at least no more than your average toy breed. They can be very loyal as well.
>> Anonymous
>>312135
boop, from wikipedia;
'...The Papillon is highly energetic and intelligent (Stanley Coren, in The Intelligence of Dogs, rates the Papillon eighth among all breeds). This makes Papillons very easy to train as they are so quick to learn. Provided their genetic structure is sound and they are healthy, Papillons are built for movement, and most do not need any encouragement to apply their energy to athletic activities. Papillons are easily litter box trained this makes them the perfect apartment companion. Like any other breed an owner must be very attentive in order to house train the Papillon.'
>perfect apartment companion
>quick to learn

There. A small breed that is smart, okay for apartments, and playful.
>> Anonymous
My aunt has a corgi and it's totally the most laid back lazy dog around the house.

He does enjoy walks on the trail/beach/dog park, but not every day. Very low energy, practically a stuffed animal around home.

Not all corgis are border collies in a little body.
>> Anonymous
>>312258
there's always an exception to the rule. like my boxer isnt crazy about strangers. but breed characteristics are really good to go buy for a general idea. they may or may not luck out with a relaxed corgi.. no use in chancing it and getting yourself and the dog miserable.
>> Anonymous
Corgis can be mellow but you need to excercise them even if they're naturally laid back. Some corgis will just chill out all day, but it's not good for them. They get fat easily and you'll find out fast that excercise is cheaper than fixing the hip dysplasia back problems and diabetes that come with having an obese corgi.
>> Anonymous
OP here.
Thanks guys! I live 12 blocks from the beach. I work part time, school full time, but I have plenty of time to take him on walks. I'm always outside anyways cause the apartment gets boring and there are hot chicks at the beach.

What about a dachshund? they seem like laid back little pups.
>> Anonymous
>>312308
>dachshund
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>> Anonymous
I suggest a Yorkie. I've had one for 4 years and she's the friendliest dog I've known, and Yorkies don't shed very much, if at all.
>> Anonymous
If moneys no problem for you, go for a yorkie or a papillon. They are great laid back dogs. They only reason I ask if moneys a problem is due to the rape of a price you have to pay for one. Additionally, these guys can be prone to a number of health problems down the line if you get one from a backyard breeder. Same goes for the corgi and dachshund: they can have a lot of spine or hip problems down the line. Corgis make great dogs as long as your take your time training them. They can be a handful, but they are fucking great if you've done it right. In my experience, stay the fuck away from dachshunds. I've found the majority can be fucking assholes to other dogs if not socialized correctly.

If you got the time and patience, go find a decent breeder for your corgi. If not, but you have a good chunk of cash, grab a yorkie or papillon. If neither, go to your local dog rescue, find a mutt that you like, and take him or her home. Inexpensive, less health problems, and typically less behavioral problems.

tl;dr: Money = yorkie or papillon, time/patience = corgi, neither = rescue; fuck chihuahuas and dachshunds
>> Anonymous
A rottweiler, you can train it to kill babies
>> Anonymous
Go to your local shelter and ask to see a laid back dog, suitable for apartment life. They'll know the personalities of their dogs. I'd advise against getting a puppy. It seems your schedule is a bit full and they need a LOT of attention or they'll tear your shit up or have to be stuck in a cage all day.
>> Anonymous
Yorkies are a bitch to house-break, mostly because they are incredibly stupid. And terriers.
I love my Yorkie, but he isn't exactly bright. He tried to jump through a glass door. Twice. With about three minutes in between attempts.
>> Anonymous
corgis are win!
>> Anonymous
Get a retired Greyhound. I have one, and as much as I hate her, they might do well for you. They're lazy as fuck most of the time, but they do get bursts of energy every now and then. Plus you can tell all those hot chicks that you're a caring person and rescued the dog from certain death after it retired.
>> Anonymous
>>313074
>as much as I hate her
??????
>> Anonymous
get a fucking teacup yorkie those things are fucking awesome
>> Anonymous
>>313074
Uh, why do you hate her? Greyhounds are the most peaceful animals.
>> Anonymous
>>313094
I can understand that anon's frustration; my trainer rescued a retired greyhound and that animal was a huge fucking bitch. If you bent down to pet her she would bite your face and generally acted kind of creepy. I can understand why they're kind of antisocial, but.
>> Anonymous
OP again.
I think I'm just gonna go to a rescue and find the smallest chillest dog there. Does it cost money to get a dog from a rescue?
>> Anonymous
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Basenji, smart does not bark.
>> Anonymous
>>313148

Uh, of course it costs money... how do you think they run and operate without charging?

I volunteer at a rescue/shelter. Our rates run $99 for most dogs and $120 for puppies 5 months and younger, though some of the "in demand" breeds go for $200. The fee includes all shots and spaying/neutering, plus meds for any animal that came into the shelter with any complications (like kennel cough.)
>> Anonymous
>>313223
Holy shit you guys are expensive. I volunteer at an animal shelter from time to time and we charge half that, if that much. Rates don't change for the breed.
>> Anonymous
>>313228

This particular shelter is the "premier" rescue in our metro area and has the best reputation and the best facilities and offer the animals a higher standard of care than most other shelters (and I know firsthand, having volunteered elsewhere.) They also require extensive training from their volunteers; I had to go to several orientations and dog behavior classes before I could do hands-on work with the dogs, and right now I'm in a program that essentially teaches us to be dog trainers.
>> Anonymous
>>313152

a very active dog. unless you plan to exercise with this dog a couple times a day, it's not a good choice for apartment life.
>> Anonymous
>>313094

Because she's a bitch. In all reality, she never was a racer, but we got her from a rescue that deals with them, so close. I don't like her personality at all, she is one hell of a counter surfer, and my mom overfeeds her like crazy and she's diabetic. I don't live with my mom, and I've tried to make her cut back on her food, but she never does.

I think it might be a female thing, too. I have a female Basset (actually mine and not my mom's) and I can't stand her. But then again, she's a hound. Female dogs in general are too high-strung, as are females of other pet species like rats, cats, rabbits, etc.
>> Anonymous
What would anon recommend for someone who is gone for ~10 hours a day at work. I have a ~700 sq ft apartment. I'm thinking either Pomeranian or Papillion right now. I just want something small and cute, but not at the animal's expense. I don't want a dog that's miserable and lonely during the day. I guess getting 2 is always an option!
>> Anonymous
>>313499
Larger dogs are generally better at staying home alone during the day, small dogs have to go out to pee more often.
I suppose you could train a small dog to use a litterbox (oh the indignity!)
You can also pay people to take the dog out for a walk during the day.
>> Anonymous
A number of dogs when kept in such small situations have mental break-downs and stress up the ass, and are put on shit like relive or whatever that's called...

There's a strong tendency for them to miserable out of their mind, and then humans just drug them up because they don't want to deal with it. Not much unlike how parents deal with ADHD kids, actually - I would know.
>> Anonymous
>>312126

lulz
>> Anonymous
I'm surprised no one mentioned Lhasa Apsos or Shih Tzus yet. Great little dogs!
>> Anonymous
>>313499

Dude, if you're gone 10+ hours every day and have no one to see the dog in the middle, I'd advise against it.. even for a well house-trained dog 10 hours is pushing it, and where one would get anxious and lonely on its own, 2 would get up to huge amounts of mischief.

Get yourself a couple of budgies or something.
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>>312081

Get a fucking cat.
>> Anonymous
>>312325
Bullshit, all dogs shed about the same amount. The only difference is that you'll need to get the yorkie GROOMED.

OP, good choice going to the shelter. Keep grooming in mind though. If you don't want to shell out bucks for grooming try and get a short haired dog. He'll still need his nails clipped every once in awhile, but at least you won't have to pay the extra grooming price.