indoor dogs

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1. American
Hairless Terrier

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2. BASSET HOUND

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3. BULLDOG

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4. CAVALIER KING
CHARLES SPANIEL

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5. CHIHUAHUA

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6. CHOW CHOW

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7. COTON DE TULEAR

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8. FRENCH BULLDOG

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9. FINNISH LAPPHUND

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10. JAPANESE CHIN

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11. MALTESE

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12. PUG

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13. SHAR PEI

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The Best
Low-Maintenance Dogs for People with Super-Hectic Lives

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indoor dogs

the 13 best

For the most part, indoor dogs require less exercise, are easily entertained and/or need less space to effectively blow off steam. Dogs with low prey drive also do better indoors.

Of course, ananimal’s unique history & personality will tell you much more about what they need to be happy & healthy. But breed tendencies can help prospective dog owners decide which pup is best.

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1. AmericanHairless Terrier

Average Height: 14 inchesAverage Weight: 14 poundsPersonality: Playful, CuriousActivity Level: Moderate

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2. BASSET HOUND

Average Height: 13 inchesAverage Weight: 47.5 poundsPersonality: Mellow, charismaticActivity Level: Low

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3. BULLDOG

Average Height: 14.5 inchesAverage Weight: 45 poundsPersonality: Affectionate, braveActivity Level: Moderate

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4. CAVALIER KINGCHARLES SPANIEL

Average Height: 12.5 inchesAverage Weight: 15.5 poundsPersonality: Adaptable, affectionateActivity Level: Low

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5. CHIHUAHUA

Average Height: 6.5 inchesAverage Weight: 5 poundsPersonality: Charming, independentActivity Level: Moderate

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6. CHOW CHOW

Average Height: 18.5 inchesAverage Weight: 58 poundsPersonality: Aloof, loyalActivity Level: Moderate

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7. COTON DE TULEAR

Average Height: 10 inchesAverage Weight: 11.5 poundsPersonality: Lively, goofyActivity Level: Moderate to High

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8. FRENCH BULLDOG

Average Height: 12 inchesAverage Weight: 22 poundsPersonality: Affectionate, even-temperedActivity Level: Low

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9. FINNISH LAPPHUND

Average Height: 18.5 inchesAverage Weight: 43 poundsPersonality: Calm, FriendlyActivity Level: Moderate

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10. JAPANESE CHIN

Average Height: 9.5 inchesAverage Weight: 9 poundsPersonality: Quiet, lovingActivity Level: Moderate

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11. MALTESE

Average Height: 8 inchesAverage Weight: 6 poundsPersonality: Sweet, elegantActivity Level: Moderate

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12. PUG

Average Height: 11.5 inchesAverage Weight: 16 poundsPersonality: Adaptable, charmingActivity Level: Low to moderate

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13. SHAR PEI

Average Height: 19 inchesAverage Weight: 52 poundsPersonality: Protective, mellowActivity Level: Low to Moderate

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The BestLow-Maintenance Dogs for People with Super-Hectic Lives

Of course, an
animal’s unique history & personality will tell you much more about what they need to be happy & healthy. But breed tendencies can help prospective dog owners decide which pup is best.

1. American
Hairless Terrier

Average Height: 14 inches
Average Weight: 14 pounds
Personality: Playful, Curious
Activity Level: Moderate

Average Height: 13 inches
Average Weight: 47.5 pounds
Personality: Mellow, charismatic
Activity Level: Low

Average Height: 14.5 inches
Average Weight: 45 pounds
Personality: Affectionate, brave
Activity Level: Moderate

4. CAVALIER KING
CHARLES SPANIEL

Average Height: 12.5 inches
Average Weight: 15.5 pounds
Personality: Adaptable, affectionate
Activity Level: Low

Average Height: 6.5 inches
Average Weight: 5 pounds
Personality: Charming, independent
Activity Level: Moderate

Average Height: 18.5 inches
Average Weight: 58 pounds
Personality: Aloof, loyal
Activity Level: Moderate

Average Height: 10 inches
Average Weight: 11.5 pounds
Personality: Lively, goofy
Activity Level: Moderate to High

Average Height: 12 inches
Average Weight: 22 pounds
Personality: Affectionate, even-tempered
Activity Level: Low

Average Height: 18.5 inches
Average Weight: 43 pounds
Personality: Calm, Friendly
Activity Level: Moderate

Average Height: 9.5 inches
Average Weight: 9 pounds
Personality: Quiet, loving
Activity Level: Moderate

Average Height: 8 inches
Average Weight: 6 pounds
Personality: Sweet, elegant
Activity Level: Moderate

Average Height: 11.5 inches
Average Weight: 16 pounds
Personality: Adaptable, charming
Activity Level: Low to moderate

Average Height: 19 inches
Average Weight: 52 pounds
Personality: Protective, mellow
Activity Level: Low to Moderate

The Best
Low-Maintenance Dogs for People with Super-Hectic Lives