Monty Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 For type of dog for an apartment, it all depends on how much they are willing to spend. French Bulldogs are terrific indoor dogs (we're on our second right now), and is amazing in our house/yard. Breeds like a French Bulldog (ie. Pugs, dogs with short noses/squished in faces) shouldn't get too much exercise in general. They overheat very easily which can cause huge problems if outside in hot/cold weather for too much time. As for French Bulldogs in particular, while they are amazing indoor dogs, they are a incredibly expensive ($2000 CDN minimum for a pure bred). Worth it, because they are perfect in every way for an indoor lifestyle and with children. However, they can't get too much exercise. As for food, while it is easy to feed a dog people food (and dogs love people food), it is in the dogs best interest to eat food that is specific to them. We've fed our dog popcorn and leftover scraps once or twice a year; but they really don't care. They like food and will eat what is available to them. Our Boston Terrier (passed away 8 months go, still sad about it), ate EVERYTHING, especially used tissues. Long story short, feed a dog food that they need, not people food. They don't care. As for a male or female. We've had both. I'm partial to males, but females are a lot easier to deal with. I'd say female dogs are a safer road to go down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kakanucks Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Gonna echo the portions about size not being the main factors in compatibility with an apartment. Also not ever dog is the same even if they are the same breed or similar mix. I have 2 dogs, one Jack Russell x crapzu and one Jack Russell x Boston Terrier. Both are very different. My Boston Terrier mix is extremely lazy/relaxed 75% of the time. The other 25 he is very high stung, high energy. My crapzu mix is very mellow. She almost never gets to a high energy point unless we are out at the lake or something. If they are going to be in an apartment though make sure to get them to an off leash Park sometimes too. A walk is good but they need to run and get loose a bit too. Lol the breed is censored haha LOL....and I was sitting here trying to figure what kind of breed is a crapzu... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeromotacanucks Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 So, I just have ask:... "brother-in-law?" because Brazilians think this expression too forced like: "The guy will become my "brother" just because the law told him/me to do so" the portuguese expression for that is "Cunhado" and also have a perverted conotation.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeromotacanucks Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 1. the size of the dog has no bearing on it's energy level. Some big dogs are lazy and suited for apartment living. Some little dogs have so much energy that containing them in an apartment is a disaster for them. As for the Beagle as your first dog in an apartment, I would say no for the same reasons as outlined above. 2. age doesn't matter. There are lots of dogs that need homes at shelters. You don't really need to shell out hundreds or thousands to get a puppy. But if you want to spend money on a dog, be sure to buy from a reputable breeder and not just some guy off craigslist trying to profit off his dog. 3. you gotta walk your dog daily. It's good for their mental health too. 4. You control the food. Leaving food out all day allows the dog to control meal time. Give in here and your dog will become increasingly difficult to deal with. 5. You are the leader. You must correct bad behaviours before they become a problem. It's better to rule over your dog because they sense weak leaders and act accordingly. They don't like being leaders. It's stressful for them. You ever see someone leave the house and their dog is inside barking at them? Their dog is upset they left because that dog has assumed the leader role of the house and can't protect you when it can't see you. 6. training with vigilance. Everyone in the household must be on board. Letting the dog sleep on the kids bed but not on others tells the dog that they are above the kids in the pecking order. 7. As long as you don't hand feed your dog, especially from the table, then the choice of food isn't that big of a concern. However, their systems sometimes can't handle certain foods and you may have to deal with a messy cleanup out the other end if you catch my drift. 8-9. Gender is irrelevant however, fixing your dog is the right thing to do. Some dogs are more aggressive when they aren't fixed and really, the world does not need more dogs. too many are euthanized because people want to pay $$$$ instead of the low adoption fee for a shelter dog. 10. Dogs will get away with whatever you let them. They need to understand that they are the bottom rung of the family ladder or they will be difficult to deal with for anyone the dog feels they are superior to. Dogs understand hierarchy and perfectly happy being the lowest member of the pack; including below small children. People may disagree with some (or all) of this above but one of the few things that really bugs me is pet owners who treat their pets like humans. When you do this, they become a problem pet and worse, they might hurt someone and it's your fault if they do. ok. thanks 1) they are researching my the Lhasa and the Pug are the ones they like. the Pug because it´s a nice one and remember the movie "Man In Black" and they like the movie... 2) it cost US$300 (R$700) to get a 2 month puppy with certification and some vacines. they think a puppy will be nice because the dog will grow together with the kid. the kid teachs the dog, the dog teaches the kid... 3) if not daily at least when the dog goes for a walk the dog will walk for hours, they like walk a lot... 4) is there a measure for that or just do like humans? put the food and if the dog ask for more you give more? 6) considering our family discipline (military discipline) I´m pretty sure the dog will salute the flag sooner or later... 7) the dog will never eat on the table doesn´t matter if is a 2 month puppy. but they believe that some "food variation" will be a reward for something the dog did well. -like. if the dog behaves well, he/she gets some meat/vegetables/fruits. if not only dog food. any problem with that? 8) ha! I wanna see the "agressive dog" in our family, with a Bush veteran like me the dog might try that but before he/she thinks about it we gonna send the puppy to Iraq... 10) tought thing to say but you´re right althought we don´t like the expression "the lowest member of the family" we understand that. and even as a puppy the dog will be educated just like a kid. with rules... of course the dog will have freedom and rights but also rules will be implied, just as we do with any other people... they don´t want a dog that need people all the time. they want a dog that can stay alone for some hours while they´re working but when they come back the dog isn´t depressed. looks like it´s all about education... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeromotacanucks Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 names my nephew is already deciding for the dog: he´s 4 years so he´s very imaginative -Sonic, Tails, Knuckles (thanks SEGA) (however nice names for Dogs) -Obama -Trump (we´re scared about this one, if the human Trump is stupid the "Trump Dog" might be even more stupid) -Cobra (means "Snake" in portuguese). badass name for a dog -MIG, Fulcrum, Sukhoi, Bear, Froggot (Russian fighters always have some cool names) -Tupolev (wierd name for a dog, it´s Russian ok but we will make him choose another one) -Yeager (in honor to the 1st guy who broke the sound barrier, Chuck Yeager) -Vader (yes. to honor Darth Vader his dad is a Star Wars fanatic) -Anakim (yes. to honor Anakim Skywalker his dad is a Star Wars fanatic) -Rodrigo (my name, he can´t put that name on a dog but since he´s still thinking why not? ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 4) is there a measure for that or just do like humans? put the food and if the dog ask for more you give more? Honestly, the best answer for this question is to look online and to consult a vet. Every dog is different. For instance, our French Bulldog (25 pounds) requires 2 and a half cups of food a day. However, our 20 pound Boston Terrier (RIP) required 2 cups of food a day. The big difference between the two, though, is that the French Bulldog takes the entire day to eat her required 2 and a half cups. Our Boston, on the other hand, would have ate (and did at times) until he got sick. Some dogs will just keep eating, even if it isn't good for them. So the best thing to do is look online and ask a vet. You (ie: everyone) should never overfeed a dog and let them dictate how much they should or shouldn't eat. In general, dogs require a leader and letting them dictate how they behave is not a good thing. People may think that the dog is happier without boundaries and rules, but this could not be further from the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeromotacanucks Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 Honestly, the best answer for this question is to look online and to consult a vet. Every dog is different. For instance, our French Bulldog (25 pounds) requires 2 and a half cups of food a day. However, our 20 pound Boston Terrier (RIP) required 2 cups of food a day. The big difference between the two, though, is that the French Bulldog takes the entire day to eat her required 2 and a half cups. Our Boston, on the other hand, would have ate (and did at times) until he got sick. Some dogs will just keep eating, even if it isn't good for them. So the best thing to do is look online and ask a vet. You (ie: everyone) should never overfeed a dog and let them dictate how much they should or shouldn't eat. In general, dogs require a leader and letting them dictate how they behave is not a good thing. People may think that the dog is happier without boundaries and rules, but this could not be further from the truth. they/we plan to give some "middle term" of that. in some areas they will be hard (areas he cannot go inside the house without the human), in others the dog will have freedom to decide alone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonMexico Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I would suggest a Mini Schnauzer. http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/miniatureschnauzer.htm ofc that means they have to be able to find one where they live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baka Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Adopt from a shelter. F*** kennels. Adopting can also be easier as they can often come fairly trained and you can meet the dog first and they know about the dogs personality and such which they can share with you. Younger is usually only better if you are willing to put in all the time to train the dog. If you get a younger puppy though and don't invest that time then it will likely develop a slew of bad habits. Keep in mind you also need to take grown dogs out every 4-6 hours usually just to pee or they will likely do it inside. Bigger dogs arent always welcome in apartment complexes if you are thinking about moving ever. And depending on the breed some with higher energy levels need to be walked daily or they may be prone to making a ruckus which neighbors could complain about. Loyalties can also vary depending on breeds but if you socialize the dog early and make sure it is around a lot of people they should be fine listening to more variety. City dogs are usually a lot more chill than suburban dogs because they are used to all the people around. But really I say adopt. A lot of great dogs need homes and some of the best trained dogs come from shelters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeromotacanucks Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 Adopt from a shelter. F*** kennels. Adopting can also be easier as they can often come fairly trained and you can meet the dog first and they know about the dogs personality and such which they can share with you. Younger is usually only better if you are willing to put in all the time to train the dog. If you get a younger puppy though and don't invest that time then it will likely develop a slew of bad habits. Keep in mind you also need to take grown dogs out every 4-6 hours usually just to pee or they will likely do it inside. Bigger dogs arent always welcome in apartment complexes if you are thinking about moving ever. And depending on the breed some with higher energy levels need to be walked daily or they may be prone to making a ruckus which neighbors could complain about. Loyalties can also vary depending on breeds but if you socialize the dog early and make sure it is around a lot of people they should be fine listening to more variety. City dogs are usually a lot more chill than suburban dogs because they are used to all the people around. But really I say adopt. A lot of great dogs need homes and some of the best trained dogs come from shelters. if was only up to me I would adopt a puppy. but it´s not up to me only. I will help with the dog when I´m avaliable but they´re looking now, doing the research etc... they want a puppy because altought train the puppy require time it´s also a good thing for the kid since will teach the kid about rules, the kid will also teach the puppy and at the same time will understand about the rules we (adults) tell him (to the kid)... they want the "puppy process" become some kind of "school" for my nephew and the entire family think it´s a good idea too... even very young we know that socialise with other dogs/humans is important. but the question is when... if it´s up to them they gonna bring the dog out with 2 months just to show the dog that the outside is good and since the puppy stage he/she will be used with other dogs/people. about restriction the condo doesn´t have restriction. there a family there who have 2 dogs (Lhasa and Yorkshire) and nobody complain since all the apartments are big. the others dont have dogs but they don´t hate dogs. as much the dog don´t poop on the garage there´s absolutely no problem with dogs inside the apartment... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kragar Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 But really I say adopt. A lot of great dogs need homes and some of the best trained dogs come from shelters. Great point. Assuming the situation is similar down in Brazil, there are a lot of shelter dogs that need homes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeromotacanucks Posted July 31, 2015 Author Share Posted July 31, 2015 I would suggest a Mini Schnauzer. http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/miniatureschnauzer.htm ofc that means they have to be able to find one where they live. man this site is amazing. thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goal-ghost Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Don't over think things too much. It's a dog. My advice (as you'll find many are keen to give when you're walking around with a dog in tow) is to spend as much time as possible with him during the first year. Communication between man and dog comes with shared experience more so than anything else. Other than that - consistency. Let him know what's expected of him and then always expect it, never relent. That also means you need to unwaveringly meet his needs. Keep up his routines or don't expect him to respect yours. As far as fixing the animal goes - talk to your vet. Larger male dogs should not be neutered until they have fully grown and matured (this means at about age two). Bitches are a bit different. If you spay her before her first heat it radically reduces her chance of cancer later in life. So, if you intend to do that anyway, look into it at about 6-7months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffraff Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Adopt. Save a rescued dog. Do not support puppy mills. Besides, pure breads often have health issues which will cost you money. You'll feel good. Raw food diet. Smaller poop. Healthier dog. Be the alpha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Because I am involved in animal rescue and that too commonly includes pets who are abandoned, PLEASE DON'T get an animal as something for a child. Get them a toy. Children cannot be counted on to be responsible for the pet and someone must be...it's a commitment, not an "idea". 15 years, including senior ones that can come with health problems and vet care. Messes. So don't think of the immediate future, think long term and forever. If that seems overwhelming, don't do it. Because the facts are just that and you can't ignore the hard parts....be aware and prepared for them. Animals are wonderful and if you ARE prepared for the long haul, they bring unbelievable joy and fulfillment. They are wonderful friends and their loyalty needs to be reciprocated. Dogs have to go out every day, at least once. They won't be satisfied with a long corridor...they need fresh air and stimulation outdoors. So even when you don't feel like it...that's where they do their business....frequently at times. So that requires patience and understanding. And this, above ^^ (about puppy mills). Check out National Mill Dog Rescue to see what mills are all about....they're hell. Don't support them. No one should...with shelters full to the brims, everyone should adopt their pets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeromotacanucks Posted July 31, 2015 Author Share Posted July 31, 2015 Because I am involved in animal rescue and that too commonly includes pets who are abandoned, PLEASE DON'T get an animal as something for a child. Get them a toy. Children cannot be counted on to be responsible for the pet and someone must be...it's a commitment, not an "idea". 15 years, including senior ones that can come with health problems and vet care. Messes. So don't think of the immediate future, think long term and forever. If that seems overwhelming, don't do it. Because the facts are just that and you can't ignore the hard parts....be aware and prepared for them. Animals are wonderful and if you ARE prepared for the long haul, they bring unbelievable joy and fulfillment. They are wonderful friends and their loyalty needs to be reciprocated. Dogs have to go out every day, at least once. They won't be satisfied with a long corridor...they need fresh air and stimulation outdoors. So even when you don't feel like it...that's where they do their business....frequently at times. So that requires patience and understanding. And this, above ^^ (about puppy mills). Check out National Mill Dog Rescue to see what mills are all about....they're hell. Don't support them. No one should...with shelters full to the brims, everyone should adopt their pets. 2 blocks from their house/apartment there´s a park and my sister use to walk there every morning. so it will not be a big problem... but people say "everyday" does that including the raining and cold days too? because during winter temperatures reach 0 to 5C all day so people say that when it´s raining a lot and you want stay at home the human must be firm to the doy and say "no" "Because I am involved in animal rescue and that too commonly includes pets who are abandoned, PLEASE DON'T get an animal as something for a child. Get them a toy" JP seems to want have one. we´re telling him that the dog will need attention from him. BUT since we´re already thinking far in the future it will be more a dog to the entire family and not only to the kid... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offensive Threat Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Adopt. Save a rescued dog. Do not support puppy mills. Besides, pure breads often have health issues which will cost you money. You'll feel good. Raw food diet. Smaller poop. Healthier dog. Be the alpha. Get a mutt. Mutts live much healthier lives than most purebreds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Rescue an ex-racing Greyhound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFBR392 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Dachshund/dachshund crosses are terrific dogs. They can be a bit bossy so some basic training is important, but it sounds like you're already to put in that work. They're low energy dogs and love sleeping. You sound like a prime candidate for adopting a dog imo as well. You could probably find exactly what you need in your local shelter/rescue, and save a little dudes life in the process. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 2 blocks from their house/apartment there´s a park and my sister use to walk there every morning. so it will not be a big problem... but people say "everyday" does that including the raining and cold days too? because during winter temperatures reach 0 to 5C all day so people say that when it´s raining a lot and you want stay at home the human must be firm to the doy and say "no" "Because I am involved in animal rescue and that too commonly includes pets who are abandoned, PLEASE DON'T get an animal as something for a child. Get them a toy" JP seems to want have one. we´re telling him that the dog will need attention from him. BUT since we´re already thinking far in the future it will be more a dog to the entire family and not only to the kid... Of course you need to take them out! That would be like telling your child to not go to the bathroom and lie in bed all day because it's raining or "too cold". You need to take your dog for a walk at least two times a day, preferably three if you have them in an apartment otherwise they have too much energy and will end up causing lots of problems - first thing in the morning, in the afternoon after returning from school / work; and just before bed. I have a Malamute in an apartment setting, and it's totally manageable to have "bigger" dogs - but of course that means a significant time investment for proper walks and play time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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