Which puppy works best for your living situation?
Lets face it, choosing a furry companion to spend the next decade of your life with comes with lots of choices. While it’s an exciting step to contemplate, you should absolutely do your research prior to committing to a specific breed! If you’re cooped up in a small, cozy apartment a German Shorthaired Pointer puppy should be the last thing on your mind! A dog with that temperament needs a full time job and lots of land to run on. A Mini Goldendoodle puppy might be the perfect fit for a home like that!
Lets discuss several amazing, loving breeds that you could consider on your next journey to puppy ownership!
Miniature Goldendoodle
One of America’s favorite designer breeds is the Miniature Goldendoodle. This cute, curly companion is a cross breed between a Golden Retriever and a Miniature or Toy Poodle. Combining these two wonderful temperaments is one of the most adorable puppies on the market. The Mini Goldendoodle ranges in a size typically between 15 to 35 lbs and stands at 13 to 20 inches. This low shedding, hypoallergenic breed is great for apartment living due to it’s small size and little to no shedding. They also have quite the long lifespan averaging 12 to 16 years! If this breed sounds like it would be a good fit for you please visit our Mini Goldendoodle page to see current puppies for sale!
Standard Poodle
Next up is a dog that you might recognize from many dog shows you see on TV! This well groomed beauty is the AKC recognized Standard Poodle. This energetic breed is one of a kind and fits in great with most families due to their trainability. On average the Standard Poodle weighs 50 to 70lbs and stands at 18 to 24 inches. With their active temperament the Poodle is a tremendous pup that can keep kids active. One thing to note with this breed is that they are VERY loving. With this comes the issue of separation anxiety which is a known personality trait within the breed. This puppy is a great fit for a family that enjoys grilling out in the summer months and running around the yard!
Shih Tzu
The AKC recognized Shih Tzu puppy is a fan favorite amongst dog enthusiasts. This charming small breed is a cuddly lap dog that are notoriously known for being affectionate with children and make great house pets! Rarely will you find a snippy Shih Tzu even though slander might say otherwise. This breed is a very calm, laid back type and works great with most lifestyles. Especially families that tend to be home bodies! To see the Shih Tzu puppies currently available, please visit the button below.
