Which Dog Breed Suits Your Apartment?
Six questions about your flat, your schedule and your weather. Honest matches for Indian apartment life, including the breeds people pick and regret.
Answer all six questions to see your matches.
What actually decides whether a breed works in a flat
Most breed advice online is written for houses with gardens in cold countries, which is why it fails here. In an Indian apartment the deciding factors are different: how the dog copes with heat, how much noise the neighbours and the RWA will tolerate, how much daily exercise you can honestly commit to, and how much grooming a coat needs in humidity. Size matters, but it matters less than energy and noise.
The breed that scores well for most Indian apartment owners, and gets recommended least, is the Indie. They evolved in this climate, tend to be healthy, need modest grooming, and are available to adopt. If your quiz result surprises you by putting an Indie near the top, that is the data being honest rather than fashionable.
Whichever breed you land on, the indoor toilet question follows quickly, especially in a high-rise. See our guide to indoor dog potties in India and the rest of our free dog tools.