Give big dogs a chance/Texas Realtor

July 2001

Give big dogs a chance

Apartments that ban dogs over 20 pounds may be missing a golden opportunity. Of the top ten breeds that do best in apartment living, only one comes in under 20 pounds, while seven of the 10 worst breeds for apartments weigh less than 20 pounds. The good list includes the most popular breed of dog, the golden retriever, which tips the scales at 70 pounds.

Top ten dogs for apartments (Listed in alphabetical order)
Breed	Weight	Popularity ranking (AKC)
Border Collie	37
Cocker Spaniel	30	6
Collie	55
Dachsund	13	8
Dalmation	55	9
English Springer Spaniel	52
Golden Retriever	70
Labrador Retriever	65	3
Shetland Sheepdog	22	10
Weimaraner	78	7

Source: Rob Foellinger, MarkeTactics Consulting Group

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