The perfect apartment dog doesn’t have to be small! Plenty of small dogs make great apartment pets, but don’t count the big dogs out of your search just yet. Of course, the smaller your living space, the more likely you are to appreciate certain traits in your canine companion—like low-shedding fur and no desire to bark. It’s also a good idea to bring a non-working breed into your smaller home so that you aren’t constantly trying to contain your dog’s seemingly boundless energy levels. Playful dogs like schnauzers, boxers and pugs can make great apartment companions for singles, couples or families. Even bigger dogs like Great Danes and Labrador retrievers have the family-oriented personality that makes for a great apartment dog.