In the life of almost every man - or family - will sooner or later happen when there is (and is actively discussed the idea) about the appearance in the house of someone shaggy and chetyrehlapogo.In the first place in popularity at all times is a dog.And because the animal for many years to become a member of the family and other residents of the rest of the house, usually future owners choose it carefully and lead a long debate about what kind of dog is better to get in the apartment.Our article - it is for such conscientious people.It is designed to help them determine the main parameters of selection of pet.
What kind of rocks should be avoided?
As the population now lives mainly in the cities, before deciding what is best to have a dog in the apartment, focus on those who are better at it did not cause.And not because the animals something bad: they are just the least adapted to live in such conditions.This primarily greyhounds.We must remember that, first, they are gregarious dog.That is, in splendid isolation, they do not feel very comfortable: the owners of a very small extent can replace the old fellow.Secondly, they need not just on the move - in the race.The day greyhound must run at least 10 kilometers - and you it is unlikely to be able to provide.There are cases where the owners of greyhounds dog tied to the door and went in a circle, so that they even walk.The lack of traffic makes dogs nervous and prone to escape: given that they develop a speed of 80-100 kilometers (albeit briefly), chances to catch up with a pet you do not.
Nor should we start in a city apartment is too large dogs such as Irish Wolfhounds, and Commodore.They will be there just too crowded.In addition, the first and still quite mobile - your home will be regularly defeated as a result of their activity.
selection parameter: the purpose of the
This is the most important factor!Before you think, what kind of dog is better to get in the apartment, decide what you need it.If you need a guardian, should pay attention to such species as the Rottweiler, Doberman, stuff terrier, shepherd dogs (except Scotland).Suitable as a black Giant Schnauzer and Terrier.If you need a companion and a friend - the choice is much broader.As it can act and hunting, and decorative rocks, and ordinary pooch - that is, you go to the parameters that need to be considered when buying a dog.
selection parameter: the size of the apartment
Many people think that small dogs are more suitable for keeping in small apartments.This is not quite true.Too big to be really cramped in a studio "hruschobe", but these breeds are not so many.Other animals good fit in the limited space, if it is not too overloaded with furniture.Do not forget that the main events take place with the dog in the street.The apartment adult animal asleep at most.So if you are not lazy to walk with her favorite, apartment size should not influence the selection of the breed.The only thing that limits you in the size of the dog - the dimensions of the kitchen.The room in the four square meters is not well suited for feeding, for example, the St. Bernard.So the decision what kind of dog is best to start in an apartment if it is small, it depends mainly on the size of a restaurant.
selection parameter: the size of the dog
Preferred height and weight of the animal is determined mainly by the sympathies of the future owners.Note, however, that the best small dog for an apartment located in a high-rise building - it can take the hand down in the elevator.Few neighbors agree to enter the elevator, which is a huge dog.The same considerations apply, and when traveling on public transport, especially the metro: in the presence of, say, Newfoundland, for you to travel around the city will have to develop land routes.Purely from a pragmatic point of small dogs it is comfortable and shopping.Even in large supermarkets often do not pay attention to muzzle Pinscher, Chihuahua and Chinese Corydalis sticking out of a bag or a jacket lapel.The same Pekingese, Spaniel Bulldog or already have tied the street.
parameter selection: Care
It is equally important to take into account the content of the dogs in the apartment.If you are not willing to mess with animal hair - combing, trimmingovat, cut - choose short-haired breed: Pug, French or English Bulldog, shar pei, dachshund, miniature pinscher or a basset hound.If you do not mind this kind of care and I enjoy hunting breed of medium-sized breed the best dogs for apartments - Cocker Spaniel (or other varieties of Spaniels).However, here we must remember that the hanging ears are often used to get cold and fester.Treat them quite difficult, so many owners of hunting dogs in the winter they put on caps with sleeves for the ears.In bug-eyed dogs - bulldogs, pugs, Pekingese - frequent eye problems.Choosing such rocks, get ready to buy eye drops and to persuade the animal to suffer.
selection parameter: character
Guess which one character has developed at you purchased the puppy, is almost impossible - it will depend on including the atmosphere that prevails in your family.However, inherent in each breed has some common features that can help you navigate.So, Miniature Pinscher - quite nervous dog, scared even sharp sounds and a lot of barking.The same claim can be made toy terrier.If you do not agree to put up with vanity and constant sound in the apartment, it is better to buy a more relaxed dog.From small breeds fairly balanced Shih Tzu, Scottish Terrier and Yorkshire Terrier - all in need of grooming and long walks, but cheerful and sanguine temperament.Generally, the smaller size of the dog, the more it brehliva.Therefore, in relation to the savings nerves of a dog of medium size apartments are suitable for a lot more - they just bark in the case.However, it may have other disadvantages.For example, the Bulldog is snoring, and if he would love to sleep in your bedroom, you will have to get used to the night roulades.For many, the best breed of dog for apartment - Retriever and Labrador and golden.They are calm, patient, beautiful and affectionate.No wonder most of guide dogs is of such origin.
parameter choices: walk
Without them, of course, nowhere.And if you've already decided to get a dog, so mentally prepared at least twice a day to display it on the street.However, different breeds and walk on his own.For those who do not like active movement and exercise, the most suitable dog breeds that are the seed side by side on a leash, or phlegmatic like English bulldog and chow chow.Very lazy can find yourself a Chinese crested - it is quite easy to be accustomed to the cat's tray, even though it is not necessary to neglect walks.All hunting breed, which, in particular, to York (because of his good looks and size, many often forget that he is also a hunter), require long walks and games in them.The same goes for Schnauzers - and rizeny and Mittel, and kids-dwarfs while walking very mobile and insist on your involvement in their entertainment.
parameter selection: educability
In this article we do not consider the security features of rocks, we are interested in what kind of dog is better to get in the apartment.So it will not about taming.But any dog lives, so to speak, in society, and must comply with certain rules of the hostel.By the cleanliness of the dog accustomed quickly, and come to her own idea, they just need to clarify what is required to wait for the outside.However, even the puppies do not learn to tolerate, not crap throughout the apartment, and trying to "do business" in one place, usually near the front door.
However, the dog must follow other rules you set.And then he begins to show its donors.And even the little dogs it can be quite harmful.For example, if the tax is disliked someone from family members, it can gnaw his sneaker, showing absolutely no interest in other people's shoes.Pinscher is very difficult to become accustomed to the silent;to walk should only be on a leash, as teams, even the simplest, they do not listen.Some hunting dogs - Bassett spaniels and dachshunds - also ignore the street team as addicted to scents.This setters, who are also hunters, can be trained in a very disciplined behavior - even the street with heavy traffic pass without a leash.Easy teachable Sharp, terriers and Chow.However, the most intelligent and obedient retrievers and collies - but they are unlikely to carry to small dogs.
parameter selection: a child
remains the most important factor that should definitely be taken into account when choosing what kind of dog is better to get in the apartment.Especially if the child is still small.Understandably, responsible parents will not bring any animal, if their offspring a year there, but if he had turned three years old, the dog chosen for the apartment and the baby.Choose a much larger animal should not be - other than Saint Bernard, Newfoundland and Shepherd, they are very good-natured and friendly to children.However, they have a lot of wool, which is fraught with allergies hold of the baby, and the first two breeds still slobber, not too hygienic.Very little is not very fit - just silly can accidentally injure an animal, just sitting on it.In addition, we remind, "trifle" brehliva and would violate the child.It is better to dwell on these rocks, Sharpe, dwarfs, pug, Scottish Terrier, Dachshund.Terriers small children will probably ideal, as would willingly participate in their doings.
If a child asks a dog
somewhat different dog chosen for the apartment and the child, if your son (daughter) wants to have a "proper" animal.First, trust the beast child under the age of six years - that means to provide itself with additional concerns.Your descendant just not able to deal with them.Better to wait up to eight years, if the desire is not to be held, so intent on the little man most serious.Since the forces of nature, and he has a little more, will have to choose from small rocks, in extreme cases the dog will approach the average.For the apartments, for the child and for you it will be better if the dog is still shorthaired to your offspring he could take care of him.Suit fees, the same Sharp, bulldogs, pugs and charming cute pooch.
