10 Indoor dogs for your house | The Huggables Tee Kennel
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though it might make sense not all small
dogs adapt well to living indoors in
fact most of the toy dogs have high
energy levels and are constantly having
to get attention or ward off intruders
or even bark for no apparent reason at
all
as such they do not make good companions
for apartment dwellers or those living
in the quiet suburbs so instead of just
looking at small breeds many would-be
dog owners consider three main
categories for the best team our dog
breeds energy level size and shedding
number one Boston Terrier
terriers are also one of the most people
friendly dogs affectionate loving and
playful
these dogs are conveniently small and
will not annoy the neighbors with
constant yapping they easily recognized
by their dapper black-and-white tuxedo
like coats these gentlemanly dogs are
definitely in our dogs as they cannot
handle the heat or the cold very well
they are also easy to house-train are
not likely to tear your house apart when
left alone and only need occasional
brushing generally Boston Terriers weigh
between 10 and 25 pounds with an average
lifespan of 13 to 15 years
they are generally healthy dogs but some
common illnesses include cataracts
patellar luxation and heart murmurs they
can also be lutton’s so their food
intake will need to be closely monitored
while training these dogs respond best
to positive techniques that include
rewards praise and motivation
number two Maltese these dogs have a
long history and have been treasured
companions for more than 2,000 years
they were one of the best small dogs for
indoors because they are easy to
maintain adapt well to living with other
pets and are devoted to their people
however these dogs can become intolerant
of small children and can be protective
of their relationship with their owner
they rely heavily on human contact and
can resort to barking or destructive
behavior when left alone for hours on
end though these dogs appear to be
delicate they have quite a bit of energy
they will enjoy routine walks or playing
out of doors but don’t do well in
extreme hot or cold weather Maltese is
generally weigh up to 7 pounds with an
average lifespan of 12 to 15 years some
common illnesses these dogs suffer from
include wrote aa systemic liver shunt
progressive retinal atrophy hypoglycemia
and collapse trachea they will require
early socialization and training so they
will get along well with both children
and other pets
number three Papillion these dogs are
commonly used as therapy dogs but also
have talent as seizure alert dogs
because they are so sensitive to humans
they are easy to train and maintain and
make great in our dogs because they do
not shed though these dogs are small
enough to lounge in your lap they were
also happy to running romp around these
dogs are also known to be extroverts
loving to be with people and love to
make friends they will want to be a part
of whatever this you are doing at all
times
generally Papillion sway between four
and nine pounds with an average lifespan
of 12 to 16 years some common health
issues of this breed include
hypoglycemia open fontaine and collapsed
trachea these make rating our dogs
because they were easy to house-train as
long as you maintain a schedule and keep
them created when you cannot supervise
them
number four French Bulldog these dogs
are utterly charming and great for
apartment or condo dwelling they were
alert but calm dogs though they will be
protective of their homes and will bark
when threatened these dogs are not known
to get yappy without a cause they will
require little exercise but are prone to
heatstroke
you should reserve out our activities
will need to four times of a day when
the temperature runs cool these dogs do
not need a lot of grooming or
entertaining either however because they
depend so much on human interaction they
cannot be left alone for hours on end
these dogs are more of a constant
presence happy to lay at your feet if
you are working from home or follow you
around the house while you complete your
chores
generally French bulldogs weigh between
16 and 28 pounds with an average life
spend eleven to fourteen years some
common health issues for Frenchie’s
include intervertebral disc disease
cleft palate and hip dysplasia
they make good in our dogs because they
have lower energy levels and will not
need that much exercise all they need
are small walks and playful roam
surround the yard
number five Pomeranian these dogs are
known for their companionship and are
fiercely loyal to their families however
where a pint-sized breed these dogs can
be commanding and are always
entertaining companions they also have
minds of their own and are curious
animals which means they can get into
some mischief around the house
Pomeranians have large barks for being
such small dogs and will actually make
an excellent watchdogs but they can get
yappy if not drained to stop barking on
command generally palms weigh between 3
and 7 pounds with an average lifespan of
12 to 16 years common health risks
associated with this breed include
allergies epilepsy eye problems and
dental problems they have a moderate
activity level and we’ll need playtime’s
spread throughout a day to burn off some
of their energy as for draining
Pomeranians have short attention spans
so they will require short training
sessions if you hope to teach them
anything new
verse 6 American Eskimo these fluffy why
love to entertain in fact they were
commonly used in circus performance
because they were so cute cuddly and
intelligent though they may be
boisterous and friendly with family they
are known to be a little more reserved
and when it comes to meeting and
greeting strangers
if intruders are around this dog will
announce their presence though they were
not overly aggressive dogs American
Eskimos can become problem Barker’s if
not taught proper barking protocol for
home and barking is not their only
method of vocalizing they’re also known
to yowl or mumble their owners are often
convinced they’re as keys are speaking
to them generally American Eskimos weigh
between 18 and 35 pounds with an average
lifespan of 12 to 15 years some common
health risks for this breed include hip
dysplasia progressive retinal atrophy
and juvenile cataracts though these dogs
can adjust well to almost any
circumstance they like the colder
climates best they are also and our dogs
through and through and will do best
when with their family
seven Greyhound these dogs are most
often recognized for their agility
whipping around tracks at lightning
speed however this does not mean they
require a large yard with open space to
run in fact these dogs can thrive in
smaller spaces they are actually quiet
gentle and surprisingly mellow they
could spend all day lounging on the
couch if you let them however you need
to keep greyhounds on a leash when you
take them out for walks because they are
likely to dart after the other animals
that skitter across their path they are
great pets to have for those with
allergies as they have a short smooth
coat and no undercoat easy to groom and
very low-maintenance
generally greyhounds weigh between 65
and 80 pounds with an average lifespan
of 10 to 15 years
these are usually healthy dogs but can
be prone to anesthesia sensitivity
hypothyroidism osteosarcoma and bloating
greyhounds are also known to be a bit
stubborn and training them will take
consistency and sensitivity
marade Mastiff these are another in the
well known ancient breeds with ancestors
dating back to over 5,000 years ago
these dogs are huge but if you have the
room for them they actually make
excellent in our dogs Mastiffs are calm
great with children and have a low
energy level however because they are so
large
these dogs make great protectors as well
strangers will think twice about
confronting these giants and the dogs
will bark to alert you if something
suspicious is going on generally
Mastiffs weigh between 130 and 220
pounds with an average lifespan of 6 to
10 years some common health problems for
this breed include seizures cystinuria
and bloating also because they are so
dull you will need to keep food out of
reach Mastiffs though powerful will only
need leisurely 20-minute strolls as far
as daily exercise
number nine bolognese historically these
dogs were popular companions for the
nobility of Spain they make great in our
dogs because they are small smart and
trainable though they were toy dogs they
are also stocky compact and sturdily
built they are known to get in the way
and have proven to be crafty so you
might have to watch how fortunately
these dogs are not high energy often
remaining docile while indoors they will
form close bonds with their owners and
will respond well to obedience training
as long as they have proper leadership
generally bonuses will weigh between
eight and fourteen pounds with an
average lifespan of twelve to fourteen
years the lone is’s will only need short
walks for exercise the rest will come
from play in the outdoors these dogs
will be ready to run and romp while
indoors they will be docile and happy
number ten puggle though not a purebred
these are a fairly recent design their
dog or mixed breed of a pug in the
beagle these dogs are known for being
fairly low-maintenance cheerful and
laid-back puggles are loyal loving and
eager to please their owners they will
need an occasional run around the yard
or a walk to burn off some energy but
will tire quickly and won’t be up for
longer more strenuous workouts they are
very sweet dogs and will easily fill the
empty space and your family you never
knew existed
generally puggles weigh between eighteen
and thirty pounds with an average
lifespan of ten to fifteen years some
common illnesses of this breed include
epilepsy jerry i patellar luxation and
hypothyroidism these dogs love their
owners and will want to be indoors with
them
