With living in an apartment, picking the right dog can be difficult-especially coming from a person who isn't partial to small dogs.
After doing some research, I was surprised to find that there are numerous large-breed dogs that are well-suited for apartment living.
1.
Mastiff - Mastiffs are huge so when my boyfriend told me they are actually perfect for apartments, I called him crazy.
Come to find out, they really are! Because of their massive size, they tend to be lazy.
Being calm-mannered dogs, they aren't yappers either.
His parents have two mastiffs and I have only heard them bark when they feel there is danger.
Also, they don't require a ton of exercise so a large backyard or constant walks are not necessary.
2.
Greyhound - My cousin has a greyhound and it is, by far, the sweetest dog I have ever encountered.
Though she is a large, lean dog, she sees herself as a lapdog, always trying to snuggle on the couch.
Greyhounds are good apartment dogs because they are so mellow and sweet.
They require a bit more exercise than a mastiff would but still not so that it would cut into your daily routine.
3.
Great Dane - I would only recommend a Great Dane for someone that can make a commitment to daily jogs.
Though Great Danes are mild mannered dogs that do not bark a lot and tend to be lazy around the house, they do need to get out a lot more than the other dogs listed.
What kind of big dogs do you have in your apartment?