Best 5 Dog Breeds for Home Raising

Having a dog at home can be a delightful experience for the whole family. However, not all dog breeds are suitable for home raising. When choosing the right dog breed as a house pet, there are a few key factors to consider – their size, temperament, grooming needs, exercise needs, etc.

Here I recommend 5 best dog breeds that are perfectly suited for home raising:

1.Pug –Pug is a charming and wrinkly-faced small dog breed originating from China, known for its affectionate and playful personality

The reasons why I ranked it as my Number One recommendation are listed below：

• – Small size, weighs only 3-8 kg when fully grown  
• – Gentle, calm temperament, not aggressive
• – Modest exercise needs, only 1-2 short walks per day
• – Easy to groom, good hair quality, minimal shedding
• – Obedient, quiet, usually not vocal
• – Clean, easy to housebreak 
• – Not picky about food, small appetite
• – Does not require much space 
• – Low risk of separation anxiety  
• – Long lifespan of over 10 years
• – Friendly with children and other pets
• – Low maintenance coat and grooming
• – Minimal barking and nuisance behaviors

But she is not perfect too，also have some issues as below:

• – Prone to respiratory problems
• – Eyes may protrude
• – Wrinkled skin needs frequent cleaning
• – Poor athletic ability

With its affectionate personality and adaptability to small spaces, the laidback Pug is an excellent apartment dog for singles or seniors.

2.Pomeranian – The Pomeranian is a very popular toy dog breed.

It has a dainty, compact body and a soft, thick coat. Pomeranians have an energetic, lively personality and enjoy companionship.

I also list some reasons I put she in the second recommendation:

• – Small to medium size, weighs 5-10 kg as adult 
• – Lively, affectionate, loves companionship
• – Highly intelligent and trainable  
• – Only 30 minutes exercise needed daily
• – Regular brushing required, minimal shedding
• – Adapts well to family members
• – Not picky about food
• – Moderate exercise needs
• – Long lifespan of 12-15 years
• – Low rate of diseases, good health overall
• – Does not bark excessively
• – Easy to control and manage
• – Travels well, highly portable
• – Thrives in small living spaces
• – Loves to learn and be trained

Every Dog breeds is not a perfect breed, you love she , must include her disadvantages,like Pomeranian,she has:

• – Prone to long-term shedding
• – Time needed to brush and prevent matting
• – More difficult to house train
• – Loud barking may disturb neighbors

The lively, playful Pomeranian makes a perfect indoor pet for active owners looking for a loyal and energetic small companion.

(You should buy a big house so that it doesn’t disturb the neighbors ）^_^

3.Chihuahua – The Chihuahua is the smallest breed of dog in the world, named after the Mexican state of Chihuahua.

They usually weigh no more than 2.7 kg and stand about 13-20 cm tall. Chihuahuas have a dainty, compact body, oversized upright ears and big rounded eyes. They are lively, energetic dogs who are extremely loyal and clingy towards their owners. Despite their tiny size, they have bold, feisty personalities. Chihuahuas are well-suited for apartment living and make ideal companion pets. They can become very endearing family members.

Advantages：

• – Tiny size, weighs only 1-3 kg fully grown
• – Delightful and charming personality
• – Easy to groom with regular brushing  
• – Clever, trainable 
• – Excellent health and lifespan of 12-15 years
• – Does not bark excessively
• – Portable for travels and walks
• – Reasonable feeding costs 
• – Good hygiene habits, easy to train  
• – Long lifespan of 12-15 years
• – Low rates of diseases
• – Higher market value as toy breed
• – Bonds strongly with owners
• – Cuddly and loving companion
• – Adapts well to apartment living
• – Minimal shedding and grooming needs

The issues of Chihuahua are:

• – Very small size, fragile
• – Prone to dental problems
• – Sensitive to cold temperatures, needs warmth
• – Difficult to train, may be stubborn
• – Requires supervision when with small children

The tiny Chihuahua’s portability and low exercise needs make it ideal for urban pet owners desiring a cuddly lap dog.

4.West Highland White Terrier – The West Highland White Terrier is a small terrier breed that originated from the Scottish Highlands.

They stand about 25-30 cm tall and weigh approximately 5-10 kg. Westies have an all-white coat and an energetic, lively temperament. They enjoy physical activity but are also very loyal to their owners and adapt well to family life. The West Highland White Terrier has an easygoing nature, is highly trainable, and makes an ideal family companion dog. 

• – Weighs 7-10 kg as an adult 
• – Gentle, friendly temperament
• – Smart, doesn’t bark excessively  
• – Weekly brushing is enough
• – Moderate appetite, affordable food costs 
• – Good hygiene habits
• – Easy to control on walks
• – Follows commands well, highly trainable
• – Avoids nuisance behaviors
• – Not picky about food
• – Lifespan of 12-15 years
• – Travels well, highly portable
• – Minimal barking and vocalizations
• – Thrives in small living spaces
• – Affectionate family companion

West Highland White Terrier is the one I most love breed, I also raising one too. However she still have some issues:

• – Clingy, separation anxiety
• – Likes to dig, needs supervision
• – Frequent brushing needed, matting
• – Susceptible to skin problems

Families with older children will love the friendly and patient West Highland White Terrier as an obedient home dog.

5.Poodle（Toy） –The Poodle is an intelligent, energetic dog breed known for its curly hypoallergenic coat.

Originating as a water retriever, the Poodle comes in three size varieties – Toy, Miniature and Standard. Poodles are extremely smart, easy to train and eager to please. They are affectionate and loyal family companions who are playful and lively. The Poodle’s intelligence and low-shedding qualities make it a popular choice for those looking for an attentive indoor dog. With proper exercise, Poodles adapt well to any home environment. Their regal, distinguished appearance gives them an air of nobility.

• – Small size of 3-8 kg 
• – Calm, gentle temperament
• – Frequent brushing required 
• – Intelligent and trainable
• – Excellent hygiene habits
• – Easy to control on walks 
• – Obedient to owners  
• – Does not chew or scratch furniture
• – Not picky about food
• – Long lifespan of over 12 years  
• – Low rates of diseases
• – Good with children
• – Travels well, highly portable
• – Loves water play and swimming
• – Affectionate and loving companion

I think most women like poodle, before you decide to raise it, also need to know what problems she will make to you:

– Requires frequent coat trimming and brushing
– Needs prompt drying after swimming
– Prone to long-term shedding
– Difficulty house training
– Does not adapt well to being left alone

Smart, trainable Poodles are the ultimate indoor dogs for retired couples or individuals wanting a hypoallergenic housedog. 

In conclusion,before deciding to get a dog, I need to make you aware of the following challenges you will face. Please check the “10 common challenges faced after getting a dog” ,But if you feel capable of calmly dealing with them, then you deserve to have a dog in your life.