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Some dogs just aren't suited for living in a flat or apartment.Some dogs just aren't suited for living in a flat or apartment.
Some dogs just aren't suited for living in a flat or apartment.

Bad Dogs For Flats: These are the 10 breeds of adorable dog best avoided by owners in city apartments - including the loving Beagle 🐕

Living in a small flat or apartment doesn’t necessarily mean that you can’t welcome a pet dog into your home – but there are certain breeds that simply can’t be expected to flourish in such an environment.
By David Hepburn
Published 12th Jan 2022, 11:04 BST
Updated 24th May 2023, 11:10 BST

A huge number of us decided to welcome new puppies into our homes in the last couple of years – Kennel Club figures show dog ownership soared when the pandemic hit and post-lockdown demand for four-legged friends remains high.

Of course, there are a whopping 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, alongside numerous crossbreeds, so there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your family’s latest addition.

Before setting your heart on a particular breed it’s important to think what type of dog will work best with your lifestyle and living arrangements.

For those of us that live in flats or apartments in cities – often with no direct access to a private garden – this means that certain breeds should be at the top of your wishlist.

Meanwhile, for a variety of reasons, there are others you should avoid, for their own good and yours.

So, here are the 10 breeds of dog that are least suited to apartment living.

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The Beagle needs regular outdoor time throughout the day, otherwise this easily-bored breed has a tendency to bark, howl and become destructive. Your neighbours will thank you for not welcoming a Beagle into your flat.

1. Beagle

The Beagle needs regular outdoor time throughout the day, otherwise this easily-bored breed has a tendency to bark, howl and become destructive. Your neighbours will thank you for not welcoming a Beagle into your flat. Photo: Canva/Getty Images

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The enormous Saint Bernard can tip the scales at up to 180 pounds, so it's pretty obvious that they're not suited to living in close confines. As well as needing space to stretch out in, this dog's thick fur can get quite smelly - a particular problem when it's impossible to espape the doggy odour.

2. Saint Bernard

The enormous Saint Bernard can tip the scales at up to 180 pounds, so it's pretty obvious that they're not suited to living in close confines. As well as needing space to stretch out in, this dog's thick fur can get quite smelly - a particular problem when it's impossible to espape the doggy odour. Photo: Canva/Getty Images

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The athletic Springer Spaniel needs plenty of space both indoors and outdoors to run around, so will likely cause damage by dashing around smaller flats. They also shed lots of hair all year round which can be an issue in a confined space.

3. Springer Spaniel

The athletic Springer Spaniel needs plenty of space both indoors and outdoors to run around, so will likely cause damage by dashing around smaller flats. They also shed lots of hair all year round which can be an issue in a confined space. Photo: Canva/Getty Images

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Despite the name, the Australian Shepherd was actually first bred in America to herd animals in vast ranches in the middle of nowhere. A small city flat couldn't be further away from their natural environment and may even make this most friendly of breeds turn aggressive.

4. Australian Shepherd

Despite the name, the Australian Shepherd was actually first bred in America to herd animals in vast ranches in the middle of nowhere. A small city flat couldn't be further away from their natural environment and may even make this most friendly of breeds turn aggressive. Photo: Canva/Getty Images

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