12 Best Apartment Dogs for Seniors — our top picks
French Bulldog
Muscular flat-faced breed with bat ears and adaptable personality. Excellent apartment companion.
Mi-Ki
American toy breed with calm, friendly temperament. Hypoallergenic companion developed for optimal family pet characteristics.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Gentle toy spaniel with silky coat and sweet expression. Perfect family companion with sporting dog heritage.
Boston Terrier
American Gentleman with tuxedo markings and friendly disposition. Intelligent and easy-going companion.
Pug
Charming flat-faced toy breed with wrinkled face and cheerful personality. \"Multum in parvo\" - much in little.
Cavapoo
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Poodle cross. Gentle and friendly with reduced shedding.
King Charles Spaniel
English toy spaniel with domed head and short nose. Gentle, quiet, and devoted lap dog with regal bearing.
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Unique Scottish terrier with long body and distinctive topknot. Calm, dignified, and devoted companion.
Sealyham Terrier
Small Welsh terrier with distinctive white coat. Calm, charming, and less aggressive than most terriers.
Shih Tzu
Flowing-coated toy breed bred to be a companion. Friendly and outgoing with all people.
Havanese
Cuban toy breed with silky coat and cheerful disposition. Adaptable and social companion dog.
Bichon Frise
Cheerful white powder-puff with hypoallergenic coat. Playful and adaptable companion with minimal shedding.
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Find your perfect matchFrequently asked questions
- What is the best apartment dog for a senior?
- Based on temperament and care needs, the French Bulldog ranks as the top choice for older adults living in a flat, followed by the Mi-Ki and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
- How was this list of dogs for older adults living in a flat chosen?
- Each breed is scored on the traits that matter most for older adults living in a flat — such as energy, size, grooming and temperament — using DoggyQ's breed database. For a recommendation tailored to your exact situation, take the free quiz.