• Yorkshire Terrier
    1. Yorkies are tiny, portable, and non-yappy, which makes apartment neighbors happy. These little bundles of cuteness are also outgoing and love new adventures.
  • Maltese
    1. The Maltese is typically a bit bigger than the Yorkie (just a pound or two), but also tend to be on the quiet side. These little dogs have beautiful white coats that hardly shed, so keeping up with the dog hair in an apartment is a breeze.
  • Boston Terrier
    1. Boston Terriers are about twice the size of a Yorkie or Maltese (12 to 18 pounds on average), and form close attachments to their humans. This means that as long as you shower him with attention, your Boston won't mind hanging out in the apartment with you. This breed is also easy to train.
  • French Bulldog
    1. Weighing in at around 20 pounds, Frenchies are still small dogs — but with large dog personalities. This breed tends to be composed and quiet, but Frenchies can also be quite entertaining to have around.
  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
    1. These darling little dogs are extremely friendly and outgoing, and at about 13 to 18 pounds, they're a perfect size for apartment living. They are known for their laidback, adaptable temperament.
  • English Bulldog
    1. English Bulldogs are larger at 50 to 55 pounds than most apartment-sized dogs, but they are known for their stable temperament and low exercise requirement.
  • Basset Hound
    1. Basset Hounds are also not tiny (average weight is around 60 pounds), but they, too, are very calm and easily entertained with toys and plenty of TLC.
  • American Staffordshire Terrier
    1. The average weight for this breed is from 55 to 65 pounds. These dogs are easily trained and form close attachments to their owners. Unlike other larger dogs on the list, the American Staffordshire Terrier needs plenty of rigorous exercise, so this would be a good choice for someone who exercises outdoors regularly with a canine companion.
  • Greyhound
    1. Racing greyhounds, while considered large breed dogs at 60 to 80 pounds, are known primarily for racing their owners to the couch once they retire. This wonderful breed is gentle, calm and compliant.
  • Great Dane
    1. Unless you've shared a small space with this giant breed dog, you're probably thinking apartments and Great Danes don't mix. But actually, this breed is naturally rather sedentary. Great Danes are calm, friendly, trainable, and quiet, so sharing your apartment with one isn't really as crazy as it sounds! If you opt to keep a very big dog in an apartment, make sure you can meet her daily exercise requirements outside for long-term physical and emotional health.