Dog Advice

[Poochlover11]

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I would like to adopt a dog for my apartment. I have always had a soft spot for corgis but I am wondering if they would do good in apartments. So, my questions are if you have a corgi-do you think it would do well in an apartment (I would be able to give it daily exercise), if not what are some breeds that do well in apartments (has to be under 60 lbs), and lastly where would be a good place to find a specific breed? I was looking at some of the rescues, but it looks like you have to pay quite a bit to adopt. If anyone has good advice I'd greatly appreciate! 🙂

 

[CanadianGolden]

I'd recommend staying away from dogs bred for big jobs (herding, sporting) unless you plan to give the dog that job. Whippets can be excellent apartment dogs. A greyhound would be better but they may exceed your weight limit. I would worry about a chondrodysplastic dog and stairs. What about a mini poodle, or a bichon?

 

[Wyogirl]

I have a corgis and I think they are decent apartment dogs. They do shed a lot though, most people don't realize this. There is also the problem with obesity. I know you said that you could manage daily exercise but I just thought I would mention it again, because I am so tired of all the overweight corgis. They are pretty spunky and fun to have around 🙂 Hope this helps.

 

[Poochlover11]

I have a corgis and I think they are decent apartment dogs. They do shed a lot though, most people don't realize this. There is also the problem with obesity. I know you said that you could manage daily exercise but I just thought I would mention it again, because I am so tired of all the overweight corgis. They are pretty spunky and fun to have around 🙂 Hope this helps.

That's good to know, how often and how much do you usually feed your corgis to prevent obesity? And where did you find your corgis?

 

[Wyogirl]

That's good to know, how often and how much do you usually feed your corgis to prevent obesity? And where did you find your corgis?

Unfortunately, I got my corgis from a breeder before I knew any better. Don't get me wrong, I love him, but I shouldn't of supported a breeder that was selling about 30 different breeds. When I lived in town, I fed my corgis a 1/2 cup twice a day and he was pretty active. I have since moved back to the ranch and had to up it to a cup twice a day, which I think is a lot, but he is extremely active and definitely not any where close to being overweight. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask 🙂

 

[StartingoverVet]

Unfortunately, I got my corgis from a breeder before I knew any better. Don't get me wrong, I love him, but I shouldn't of supported a breeder that was selling about 30 different breeds. When I lived in town, I fed my corgis a 1/2 cup twice a day and he was pretty active. I have since moved back to the ranch and had to up it to a cup twice a day, which I think is a lot, but he is extremely active and definitely not any where close to being overweight. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask 🙂

You might want to try switching to a lamb based diet. Hi protein diets (even if not hi caloric) have been associated with hyperactivity in dogs. It is worth a try.

 

[StartingoverVet]

I'd recommend staying away from dogs bred for big jobs (herding, sporting) unless you plan to give the dog that job. Whippets can be excellent apartment dogs. A greyhound would be better but they may exceed your weight limit. I would worry about a chondrodysplastic dog and stairs. What about a mini poodle, or a bichon?

Have to chime in that Italian Greyhounds can be perfect apartment dogs. They don't like to be left home alone all day though (but then again, what dog does). Whippets, biggies and iggies all share a similar personality.

 

[Electrophile]

You might want to try switching to a lamb based diet. Hi protein diets (even if not hi caloric) have been associated with hyperactivity in dogs. It is worth a try.

There is no such thing as a hyperactive dog. Only an exercise dependent dog. 😀 And my God, they are herding breeds! They are supposed to be high energy. I hate how people like the idea of a high energy dog, but they try to "breed them down." Why get a Ferrari with a VW engine?

Besides, they've found that a lamb only diet may be deficient in some mineral (I want to say zinc, but please don't quote me on that) long term (another reason why it's good to rotate food over time). I'll look it up later, but I need to go to bed.

 

[twelvetigers]

I think a corgi would be a great apartment dog! The only problem I can think of is they do tend to bark at noises or to announce that people are coming. So, some training would be involved. Otherwise, yes, they shed, but brushing helps and, well, but light colored clothes and get a sable. No one will notice. 😉 I feed mine 1/2 cup 2x a day and that maintains a good weight (~27lbs in her case... corgis do come in a range of sizes I think) and she gets exercise mostly indoors during the winter. A few rounds of fetch, or just me chasing her around the house like a maniac, and she's good for the day.

 

[sumstorm]

You might want to try switching to a lamb based diet. Hi protein diets (even if not hi caloric) have been associated with hyperactivity in dogs. It is worth a try.

OK, maybe I am clueless, but when did lamb becomes something other than protein?

As for corgi's, there are a lot in NYC. either adopt a dog with known behaviors, or get a pup from an excellent breeder and invest in training early. and be sure, even on your worst day, you are willing to exercise the dog. I have a working shepherd; we run or swim daily, no matter if it is a 13 class hour day, exam the next day, awesome wet lab, or emergency tasks in clinics.

 

[dyachei]

There is no such thing as a hyperactive dog. Only an exercise dependent dog. 😀 And my God, they are herding breeds! They are supposed to be high energy. I hate how people like the idea of a high energy dog, but they try to "breed them down." Why get a Ferrari with a VW engine?

Yes, there is, according to veterinary behaviorists. Much like ADHD in people, it is treated with stimulants. I don't think that's what the other poster was referring to, and its pretty rare. Other than that, agree with you 100%. Also, not trying to give you a hard time, just bored 🙄.

 

[Jochebed]

There is no such thing as a hyperactive dog. Only an exercise dependent dog. 😀

I love this. "Exercise-dependent". I'm gonna have to use that in the future.

 

[Electrophile]

Yes, there is, according to veterinary behaviorists. Much like ADHD in people, it is treated with stimulants. I don't think that's what the other poster was referring to, and its pretty rare. Other than that, agree with you 100%. Also, not trying to give you a hard time, just bored 🙄.

Ha, I know. 🙂 It was meant pretty tongue in cheek. 😉 I would suspect it's really quite rare, just like I think ADHD in humans is quite rare, but nowadays physicians seem to like to prescribe drugs to every child who can't sit in a chair for more than 5 minutes. 🙄

 

[dyachei]

Ha, I know. 🙂 It was meant pretty tongue in cheek. 😉 I would suspect it's really quite rare, just like I think ADHD in humans is quite rare, but nowadays physicians seem to like to prescribe drugs to every child who can't sit in a chair for more than 5 minutes. 🙄

Agreed on the ADHD in humans point, too. I was really just procrastinating. I really can't wait for clinics to start in a couple of months. Just something to get us away from the classroom.😀