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Originally Posted by FFR
Figured I'd drag this thread up...I am looking into getting a dog. I have owned cats all my life, but my husband has only owned dogs and won't bend on the cat issue. So it looks like we're looking for a dog. We live in a townhouse which has green space behind it but not a fenced off yard, so obviously it's not the ideal condition for bigger dogs, or dogs who need tons of exercise. And also not so great for 'yappy dogs.' We are well prepared to walk the dog twice a day and all of that so really, we just need a dog that is ok without a yard.
Recently we had been looking at beagles, but I've heard conflicting reports on whether they are good breeds for 'apartments' or not.
Does anyone have any experience with beagles? Or any recommendations of good dogs for a 'townhouse'?
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Dogs that will do okay in a townhouse:
-Yorkies
-Retired Greyhounds (after they have retired from racing, they like to just sit around and sleep for about 18-20 hours a day)
THrough my experience, Jack Russell Terriers will not do well cooped up in a townhouse unless you walk them for at least an hour a day, take them to doggy park etc.
Older dogs regardless of breed might be better for you as they dont require to be taken out to pee every couple of hours like baby puppies....and arent as energetic as the lil guys
I also found this website:
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/search.htm