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Best Dogs for Small Apartments

When it comes to apartment pets, size does matter. Giant paws and long legs don’t always mix well with tiny living spaces. However, the size of your dog isn’t the only thing that matters. When choosing the perfect pooch for your apartment, you should also take into consideration the dog’s energy level, noisiness, and even friendliness. Neighbors in close quarters means lots of socializing and meeting new people and other pooches, as well. With those general traits in mind, here are the best apartment dogs that could be a great fit for folks with less space and tighter quarters! Culled from: DogTime Bichon Frise French Bulldog Greyhound Biewer Terrier Maltese German Spitz Bedlington Terrier Pug Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Bulldog Havenese Baenji Shih Tzu Boston Terrier Italian Greyhound Chinese Crested

French Bulldog Temperament

 The French bulldog temperament is gentle, loyal and loving. French bulldogs are bred to be lap dogs, so they are very friendly to their family and very willing to please. A French bulldog will gladly curl up on your lap to be petted and sleep. This bat-eared couch potato is content to lounge around and to lavish his owners with love. The French bulldog temperament makes this breed one of the best companion dogs in the world. The Frenchie loves to play, but he also loves to spend his time relaxing on the sofa. Part of the French bulldog temperament includes a high intelligence. This breed requires mental stimulation, and they benefit from structured positive reinforcement training from a young age. A bored French bulldog can quickly become destructive, so make sure to provide enough mental stimulation for your Frenchie. Although this is a calm and gentle dog, the French bulldog can display guarding behaviors toward strangers. That’s why it is so important to socialize a young Frenchi

Can Bulldogs Eat Bananas?

Can bulldogs eat banana?  Yes, dogs (bulldogs inclusive) can eat bananas! Bananas, which are available year round either fresh or freeze dried, are a great treat for your dog. Bananas are wonderful for dogs because they are high in potassium, fiber and magnesium.  Bananas are great for muscles and protein building in the body plus they provide loads of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C. Vitamin B6 helps metabolize proteins in the body and regulates blood cells which brings more oxygen to the brain and muscle. With Vitamin C, an antioxidant, Bananas help to reduce cell damage and build cartilage. Bananas are known to be one of the most nutritional fruits for dogs. With one banana containing just 105 calories it is an amazing source of these important vitamins for dogs. Experts suggest that you provide healthy antioxidants and natural vitamins through fruits and vegetables rather than supplements. Feeding Your Dog Bananas When giving your dog bananas, start introducing them slowly in small quanti