# What kind of dog would you recommend for us? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [November 14, 2012, 6:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-dog-would-you-recommend-for-us/640963 "2012-11-14T06:39:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![HazelNutCoffee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ac91a4/32.png) [@HazelNutCoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HazelNutCoffee)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2012, 6:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-dog-would-you-recommend-for-us/640963/1 "2012-11-14T06:39:56Z")
I love dogs. My childhood was sadly deprived of pets of any sorts (other than fish). Boyfriend endured the same injustice. Anyway, hopefully we’ll be moving to a bigger apartment next year. Already I’m fantasizing about getting a dog. Unfortunately there are a lot of things we need to take into consideration. Space - although our apartment will be bigger, it’s not going to be huge, and we certainly will not have a yard (we live in Seoul). If we’re lucky we’ll have rooftop access and maybe a balcony. Exercise - we are prepared to walk the dog twice a day. There’s a mountain nearby that has a nice park, so the dog would be able to get a fair amount of exercise. Time - Most of the time, at least one of us will be home. The dog would be alone maybe twice a week for a few hours on a regular basis. One thing that does worry me is that when the weather is nice, we like to leave the city on the bike for a couple of days. This happens maybe once a month in the spring and fall. We’d probably have friends that were willing to look after the dog though. Experience - neither of us has any experience with dogs. We are committed to trying our darndest to train the dog properly though. We’d probably time it so we’d get a puppy when we have vacation time (couple of months in the summer and winter). Companions - we have a cat, a Maine Coon mix. She is super laid back and loves everyone and everything. Our neighbors used to have a dog and she would saunter up to it and just stare at it adoringly, which would thoroughly unnerve the poor creature. Anyway, we need a dog that would get along with the cat. And potential children, I suppose. So to sum up, we need a dog that can live in an apartment, provided it gets enough exercise, won’t be too much of a challenge to train for novices, and won’t try to eat the cat. From what I’ve read online, a bichon frise or a Japanese spitz might suit us. Both of us love big dogs, but I think it’d be cruel to have a big dog in an apartment. No pugs, please. A lot of my friends love pugs but their bulging eyes freak me out. ---
**Author:** ![Jamicat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c67d28/32.png) [@Jamicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jamicat)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2012, 7:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-dog-would-you-recommend-for-us/640963/2 "2012-11-14T07:11:59Z")
One that speaks, “Meow”? Small Shaved Fox Terrier Mix. [https://www.google.com/search?q=fox+terrier&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=OAt&tbo=u&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&tbm=isch&source=univ&sa=X&ei=\_0SjUIzNCO2M0QHX-YCwDg&ved=0CD0QsAQ&biw=1366&bih=641&sei=BEWjUJDwOeHO0QHt4oG4Dw](https://www.google.com/search?q=fox+terrier&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=OAt&tbo=u&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&tbm=isch&source=univ&sa=X&ei=_0SjUIzNCO2M0QHX-YCwDg&ved=0CD0QsAQ&biw=1366&bih=641&sei=BEWjUJDwOeHO0QHt4oG4Dw) ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2012, 7:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-dog-would-you-recommend-for-us/640963/3 "2012-11-14T07:14:46Z")
I’ve never had a dog in an apartment so I can’t speak from personal experience. But these sites talk about breeds that are good for apartment living: > **[Top 32 Small Breeds That Make Good Apartment Dogs](https://dogtime.com/lifestyle/5265-small-dogs-apartment)** > > Are you wondering what the best small dog breeds for an apartment are? Since small dogs take up less space, many apartment dwellers prefer the smaller dog breeds. Here are 32 small dogs who make great companions for those who live in apartments or... > **[The 10 Best Apartment Dogs Might Surprise You](https://www.dogster.com/lifestyle/best-apartment-dogs)** > > Our picks for best apartment dogs may surprise you. For example, large dog breeds like Great Danes make our list of best dogs for apartments! [http://www.pedigree.com/All-Things-Dog/Article-Library/Small-Dogs-An-Apartment-Dweller-s-Best-Friend.aspx](http://www.pedigree.com/All-Things-Dog/Article-Library/Small-Dogs-An-Apartment-Dweller-s-Best-Friend.aspx) [http://www.pamperedpetcare.com/blog/the-best-dogs-for-apartment-dwellers](http://www.pamperedpetcare.com/blog/the-best-dogs-for-apartment-dwellers) > **[PetPlace: The Web's #1 Source of Pet Information](https://www.petplace.com)** > > Read veterinarian approved pet care articles on PetPlace.com. Find pet health information about your dog, cat and many other animals from our pet experts. > **[How to Videos, Articles & More - Discover the expert in you. | ehow.com](https://www.ehow.com)** > > Learn how to do just about everything at ehow. Find expert advice along with How To videos and articles, including instructions on how to make, cook, grow, or do almost anything. One surprising recommendation made by several people were Great Danes. While they’re big and need some daily exercise, they’re calm and quiet and apparently are happy to just lie around the house when they’re not outside. So a big dog is a possibility. ---
**Author:** ![Jamicat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c67d28/32.png) [@Jamicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jamicat)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2012, 7:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-dog-would-you-recommend-for-us/640963/4 "2012-11-14T07:19:06Z")
I meant Smooth Fox Terrier… [https://www.google.com/search?q=fox+terrier&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=OAt&tbo=u&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&tbm=isch&source=univ&sa=X&ei=\_0SjUIzNCO2M0QHX-YCwDg&ved=0CD0QsAQ&biw=1366&bih=641&sei=BEWjUJDwOeHO0QHt4oG4Dw#hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=UAt&tbo=d&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&tbm=isch&q=smooth+fox+terrier&revid=621585070&sa=X&ei=BUWjUPDmD4us0AHz8IHADw&ved=0CFIQgxY&bav=on.2,or.r\_gc.r\_pw.r\_qf.&fp=c9cddb7e662b4f26&bpcl=38626820&biw=1366&bih=641](https://www.google.com/search?q=fox+terrier&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=OAt&tbo=u&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&tbm=isch&source=univ&sa=X&ei=_0SjUIzNCO2M0QHX-YCwDg&ved=0CD0QsAQ&biw=1366&bih=641&sei=BEWjUJDwOeHO0QHt4oG4Dw#hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=UAt&tbo=d&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&tbm=isch&q=smooth+fox+terrier&revid=621585070&sa=X&ei=BUWjUPDmD4us0AHz8IHADw&ved=0CFIQgxY&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&fp=c9cddb7e662b4f26&bpcl=38626820&biw=1366&bih=641) We had ours like 25 freaking years… ---
**Author:** ![CairoCarol](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cairocarol/32/3825_2.png) [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2012, 10:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-dog-would-you-recommend-for-us/640963/5 "2012-11-14T10:09:42Z")
You could look into Cavalier King Charles spaniels. They are not the brightest dogs around, but they are loving, friendly, and not hard to care for (brush, keep their ears clean, bathe occasionally, and they’re good to go). They LOVE to be with people - we joke that they are like daemons from Phillip Pullman’s _Golden Compass_: if they get too many feet away from their human, it seems physically painful to them. One caveat, though: the breed has become so popular that they are being too inbred and can be prone to health problems. We just lost one of ours to a heart problem ☹ So be sure you go to a reputable breeder and get a dog whose pedigree does not collapse. ---
**Author:** ![Maastricht](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a88e57/32.png) [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2012, 10:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-dog-would-you-recommend-for-us/640963/6 "2012-11-14T10:11:41Z")
Just visit an animal shelter, ask to be introduced to small and mid-size dogs that are friendly to cats, and prepare to let the dog chose you, and you falling in love with it. Or you could just ask dog owners and breeders. But I don’t recommend it. They will just sing the praise of their specific breed because that is their passion or their livelyhood. But a breed is no guarantee, each dog has a different character, even within a breed. And if you go to a breeder, you will pay a _lot_ of money, and let your money support the practice of professional breeding, when there are so many good, adorable dogs waiting at your local shelter. ---
**Author:** ![Maastricht](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a88e57/32.png) [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2012, 10:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-dog-would-you-recommend-for-us/640963/7 "2012-11-14T10:29:57Z")
Do you know the research about the [Big Five personality](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Five_personality_traits) traits in humans? Decades iof psychology studies have shown that most of the individual personality difference between people can be reduced to five personality traits: 1 Openness (inventive/curious vs. consistent/cautious) 2 Conscientiousness (efficient/organized vs. easy-going/careless) 3 Extraversion (outgoing/energetic vs. solitary/reserved) 4 Agreeableness (friendly/compassionate vs. cold/unkind) 5 Neuroticism (sensitive/nervous vs. secure/confident) Well, there is a more and more evidence that the same personality traits show up in non-humans, including dogs. Most people who want a pedigree dog, want it both for its looks, but also for the supposed character traits the breed has. While traits may be particular to a breed, there is no guarantee that the dog you pick from the litter has those traits; and if you pick a puppy, you can’t know anything definitive about its character (except maybe shy/nonshy). However, if you pick a young but adult dog from a shelter, the shelter can usually tell you a great deal about the dogs character, intuiitively understanding how the dog scores on the big Five. And the shelter doesn’t have anything to gain by misrepresenting the dog. Here’s some research, from [here](http://personalitycafe.com/general-psychology/20578-assessment-personality-animals.html): > [@](#): > > Based on the fact that the Five Factor model yields a perspective of personality “at the broadest level of abstraction” (Gosling, 1999), the fact that it can be both self scored and observer reported, and that it can be successfully correlated to other personality inventories, the (Big Five) is often considered to be the “gold standard” in psychometrics. > > Personality typing based on observable behaviors in non-human animals was pioneered in the 1970’s by J. Stevenson-Hinde who studied the rhesus monkey. Over a four year period, ..analysis was used to create a basis for traits of confidence, excitability, and sociability (Stevenson-Hinde, 1978). Since then, other trait-based personality analyses in animals were conducted, such as … **dogs** , …, and piglets, … Such studies typically went beyond the three characteristics explored in the Stevenson-Hinde study, to include such traits as curiosity, or affection. > > …a cross-species review of 19 papers across 12 nonhuman animal species in 1999, asked if observable personality traits in animals resembled the Big Five traits .. Neuroticism, Agreeableness, Extroversion, Openness, and Conscientiousness. > Based on previous research that suggested that certain traits other than the Big Five are more characteristic to either immature humans, or nonhuman species the researchers added Activity and Dominance to their cross-species behavioral analysis. > Of the 19 studies in the review, 17 nonhuman animal species showed behavioral traits that related to Extroversion, 16 related to Neuroticism, and 12 to Agreeableness, \*\*showing a considerable generalizability for these three Big Five factors across species. \*\*Out of the 12 species studied, Openness was found in 7 species. … This paper showed that there is a clear overlap in the behavioral traits of animals to the Big Five personality factors …, however, for nonhuman species, Dominance should be considered over Conscientiousness as an observable trait. > > It …was suggested that personality traits were a part of genetic heritability, and are part of natural selection for how a species might be able to withstand and cope with their environment. … the generalizability of Neuroticism, Agreeableness, Extroversion, and the added Dominance, found over a large number of species are early evolved traits. … ---
**Author:** ![highrollinwooded](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/71c47a/32.png) [@highrollinwooded](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/highrollinwooded)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2012, 10:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-dog-would-you-recommend-for-us/640963/8 "2012-11-14T10:45:24Z")
I found my dream kid at the Humane Society years ago. She is half black lab, half Jack Russell Terrier…perfect size (30 lbs.) and the best, most loveable dog I have ever owned! Every dog has a different personality, just like people, and everyone seems to think their dog is the “best”, just like kids or grandkids, but she really is the Best!!! I would always get a dog her size, I do not care for small dogs, nor really big dogs! Check out the animal shelter…they are forever grateful!!! ---
**Author:** ![Sandra\_Battye](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sandra_battye/32/552_2.png) [@Sandra\_Battye](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sandra_Battye)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2012, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-dog-would-you-recommend-for-us/640963/9 "2012-11-14T15:12:01Z")
Don’t rule out a dog because of size. It is true that Great Danes are perfect apartment dogs- they’re couch potatoes. The same is true for many medium to large dogs. But the cost of food and vet care is proportionally higher, too. I’d go everyone’s advice and fall in love at a shelter or rescue. And dogs aren’t like cats that can be happily left on their own for a weekend. Make arrangements with a friend or dog sitter. You won’t come home to a dead dog after just a weekend, but you might find a BIG mess. ---
**Author:** ![furdmort](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e47774/32.png) [@furdmort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/furdmort)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2012, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-dog-would-you-recommend-for-us/640963/10 "2012-11-14T15:18:41Z")
> [@HazelNutCoffee](#): > > I love dogs. My childhood was sadly deprived of pets of any sorts (other than fish). Boyfriend endured the same injustice. Anyway, hopefully we’ll be moving to a\*\* bigger apartment\*\* next year. Already I’m fantasizing about getting a dog. Unfortunately there are a lot of things we need to take into consideration. > > Space - although our apartment will be bigger, it’s not going to be huge, and we certainly will not have a yard (we live in Seoul). If we’re lucky we’ll have rooftop access and maybe a balcony. > > Exercise - we are prepared to walk the dog twice a day. There’s a mountain nearby that has a nice park, so the dog would be able to get a fair amount of exercise. > > Time - Most of the time, at least one of us will be home. The dog would be alone maybe twice a week for a few hours on a regular basis. One thing that does worry me is that when the weather is nice, we like to leave the city on the bike for a couple of days. This happens maybe once a month in the spring and fall. We’d probably have friends that were willing to look after the dog though. > > Experience - neither of us has any experience with dogs. We are committed to trying our darndest to train the dog properly though. We’d probably time it so we’d get a puppy when we have vacation time (couple of months in the summer and winter). > > Companions - we have a cat, a Maine Coon mix. She is super laid back and loves everyone and everything. Our neighbors used to have a dog and she would saunter up to it and just stare at it adoringly, which would thoroughly unnerve the poor creature. Anyway, we need a dog that would get along with the cat. And potential children, I suppose. > > So to sum up, we need a dog that can live in an apartment, provided it gets enough exercise, won’t be too much of a challenge to train for novices, and won’t try to eat the cat. > > From what I’ve read online, a bichon frise or a Japanese spitz might suit us. Both of us love big dogs, but I think it’d be cruel to have a big dog in an apartment. > > No pugs, please. A lot of my friends love pugs but their bulging eyes freak me out. No dog. Dogs don’t belong in an apartment. They need space and freedom to excercise on their own. People squish themselves into apartments and live with an unhealthily low amount of excercise. Don’t do that to a dog. ---
**Author:** ![StGermain](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stgermain/32/2868_2.png) [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2012, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-dog-would-you-recommend-for-us/640963/11 "2012-11-14T15:36:28Z")
> [@furdmort](#): > > No dog. Dogs don’t belong in an apartment. They need space and freedom to excercise on their own. People squish themselves into apartments and live with an unhealthily low amount of excercise. Don’t do that to a dog. I heartily disagree. Certain dogs have been bred for centuries to be companion animals. Although I think dogs need off-leash time (dog parks are great), they are happiest when they’re with their person. And it doesn’t have to be a small dog, either. When my family moved once, we stayed in an apartment while looking for houses. 6 months. My dog was an Afghan hound, and he was perfectly content to lounge around the apartment. Regular walks and off-lead sessions in the complex’s tennis courts and he was a happy dog. StG ---
**Author:** ![Merneith](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/57b2e6/32.png) [@Merneith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Merneith)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2012, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-dog-would-you-recommend-for-us/640963/12 "2012-11-14T15:37:09Z")
I have a bichon mix and he is the sweetest thing ever. We’ve lived in an apartment together, but he had a big yard to run in. No shedding and minimal coat requirements (once he’s clipped short) are a big plus, too. I am a bichon fan for life, now. ---
**Author:** ![Enkel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/df705f/32.png) [@Enkel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enkel)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2012, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-dog-would-you-recommend-for-us/640963/13 "2012-11-14T15:39:59Z")
Have you looked at greyhounds from the tracks? There are plenty of rescues out there and (in some areas) plenty of groups for socialization. Just make sure you read up about them, they’re not something that you want to let go off lease. But they are already accustomed to ‘apartment’ style living. ---
**Author:** ![Lacunae\_Matata](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8491ac/32.png) [@Lacunae\_Matata](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lacunae_Matata)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2012, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-dog-would-you-recommend-for-us/640963/14 "2012-11-14T15:56:28Z")
**Enkel** stole my suggestion, but I’d also add: please consider adopting an adult dog, instead of a puppy. The cat will thank you, and really, as inexperienced dog owners, you are less likely to lose your minds with chewing, potty training, etc., issues. Save the puppy experience for a later date, when you have more time and confidence as a dog parent. ---
**Author:** ![Barkis\_is\_Willin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a183cd/32.png) [@Barkis\_is\_Willin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Barkis_is_Willin)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2012, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-dog-would-you-recommend-for-us/640963/15 "2012-11-14T16:25:15Z")
I was also going to recommend a Great Dane as a nice, big, apartment dweller. Yes, they need their daily workout, but every dog will. If you can swing 2 walks a day, they should be happy. Someone upthread mentioned Jack Russell Terrior. I have had two of them in my life and they’re my absolute favorite breed of dog. Tons of fun and energy, great with kids, can learn anything you would ever want to teach them but I would not recommend for apartment/city dwelling. Even though they’re small, they like to have a big outlet for all that energy. ---
**Author:** ![Sister\_Vigilante](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9de0a6/32.png) [@Sister\_Vigilante](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sister_Vigilante)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2012, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-dog-would-you-recommend-for-us/640963/16 "2012-11-14T16:56:28Z")
> [@Enkel](#): > > Have you looked at greyhounds from the tracks? There are plenty of rescues out there and (in some areas) plenty of groups for socialization. Just make sure you read up about them, they’re not something that you want to let go off lease. But they are already accustomed to ‘apartment’ style living. I was going to suggest this too. Most sighthounds (the skinny breeds) are total couch potatoes indoors; mine is. You might need to train him for things you’d think he’d know, though. Like climbing stairs. ---
**Author:** ![Rhiannon8404](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rhiannon8404/32/17929_2.png) [@Rhiannon8404](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhiannon8404)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2012, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-dog-would-you-recommend-for-us/640963/17 "2012-11-14T17:09:47Z")
> [@Maastricht](#): > > Just visit an animal shelter, ask to be introduced to small and mid-size dogs that are friendly to cats, and prepare to let the dog chose you, and you falling in love with it. This is the best advice. We have people come into our shelter all the time with requests like this. Shelter workers know the dogs pretty well and can probably help match you up with your new best friend pretty quickly. Also, remember size is not necessarily indicative of high or low energy. Small terrier breeds can have huge amounts of energy and may need more than a couple of walks per day to keep them from getting into trouble in the apartment. ---
**Author:** ![Nava](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/da6949/32.png) [@Nava](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nava)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2012, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-dog-would-you-recommend-for-us/640963/18 "2012-11-14T17:13:38Z")
> [@furdmort](#): > > No dog. Dogs don’t belong in an apartment. They need space and freedom to excercise on their own. People squish themselves into apartments and live with an unhealthily low amount of excercise. Don’t do that to a dog. Try explaining that to over 3/4 of dog owners in Western Europe. Then again, I imagine that by your standards I live “squished” :rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![Enkel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/df705f/32.png) [@Enkel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enkel)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2012, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-dog-would-you-recommend-for-us/640963/19 "2012-11-14T21:12:55Z")
> [@Barkis\_is\_Willin](#): > > Someone upthread mentioned Jack Russell Terrior. I have had two of them in my life and they’re my absolute favorite breed of dog. Tons of fun and energy, great with kids, can learn anything you would ever want to teach them but I would not recommend for apartment/city dwelling. Even though they’re small, they like to have a big outlet for all that energy. I second the advice AGAINST the JRT. Mine can run for hours following me around the farm chasing rabbits and still want to ‘play’. The ones I’ve known are extremely high energy. Mine is 10yo and not slowing down in the least. ---
**Author:** ![Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eyebrows_0f_doom/32/3119_2.png) [@Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eyebrows_0f_Doom)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2012, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-dog-would-you-recommend-for-us/640963/20 "2012-11-14T21:30:44Z")
> [@Enkel](#): > > Have you looked at greyhounds from the tracks? There are plenty of rescues out there and (in some areas) plenty of groups for socialization. Just make sure you read up about them, they’re not something that you want to let go off lease. But they are already accustomed to ‘apartment’ style living. As she has a cat, I do not know if I would recommend sighthounds like the greyhound to a first time dog owner. Especially rescue ones that have already been trained to chase small furry things. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-dog-would-you-recommend-for-us/640963.md?page=2)