I have a one bed apartment on the second fall. Having a large balcony and a cat (I know), I work from 7;30 - 15;00 and have lunch at a time where I could walk the pauppy as I work five mins from home. I don't want a Massive dog but I'd like a small but masculine type pouch. I have loads of enegry and have no worries about walking him/her at any time in the morn or night. Pitballs and staffs are not an option. Thanks

Beagles,Collies,Poodles,Shepards

Jack Russell Terrier

I think a Beagle would be a good dog, or maybe a bull dog. Or if you really want to get trendy, go for a Puggle. They're adorable, and they can operate ok in small spaces.

Cavalier King Charles SpanielLazy and loyal

You shouldn't really be getting a dog if its going to be left all day Apart from 1 hour. Definitely dont get a Jack Russell or Collie as these need lots of stimulation and exercise. If you are adamant get a toy breed (small peoples dogs bred for this kind of thing NOT plastic ones) which is less likely to destroy your flat through boredom.

I think that if you want a masculine dog that you can keep in the house you should get a shi tuz poodle mix. They are very pretty and very protective. i used to have one for 5 years he would not let anyone near me when i was sleeping and if anyone hit me he would attack them. When i was pregnant with my daughter i had a lot of complications and every time that i would start having contractions he would go get my husband up and then come lay on my stomach whining. sometimes even before i started felling them. i personally think they are more protective then pits, rotts, or any of the other bigger dogs. they are very loving too.

I own a Miniature Schnauzer ... She gets along GREAT with our cat ... I take her out for a walk 3x a day ... (2x short walk and 1x long walk) ... In between she just goes outside to do her business and comes back in ... When the weather is nice on the weekends, I take her to the dog park to run free without the leash ... I've heard one of my friend has a small dog they train them to use the paper in the apartment ...

i have a miniature beagle and he is the best dog ever. he's very wel behaved and loves to walk. and they are VERY friendly and don't bark that often.

Miniature Pinscher. It's masculine and it's small. We have one and i like looking at my Uncle and our dog when they take walks. Anyway, I think that will be perfect for you. I don't know if it will be perfect for the cat though. LOL

Jack Russell Terrier, they are smaller dogs and one of the smartest breeds out there, of course, a dogs smartness has alot to do with the dog's master, so lets just say they have a great ability to learn things.Others: dachshund; beagle;Also, Please go down to the pound or the animal shelter and talk to them and see what they have available. It would give you a better idea of what's out there and you may be able to adopt or rescue a puppy or younger dog.

I live in an apartment and have a Miniature Daschund. I can't stress how great she is, I also have a good friend who has a little boy mini daschund and he's perfect as well.They don't need nor desire masses of exercise but they are social dogs and demand a lot of attention. They do have a a habit to bark a bit like any small dog but if you keep a calm house it shouldn't cause a massive problem. Be carefull of buying Terriers as they really do need a lot more exercise than a hound regardless to their size.

Cavalier King Charles SpanielYorkshire TerrierWest Highland TerrierMiniature Doberman (so cute seen one on Crufts)

try a finnish spitz they are supposed to be really good with other animals and dont need to much exercise and will be realy easy to house train as they are so intelegant.

A Jack Russell Terrier or Border Terrier are happy lively , loyal little dogs with loads of personality. All dogs can be raised with cats if you get them as puppies. One of my cats used to evict the family dogs from their bed when the fancy took her.I recommend puppy classes for any dog you get. Good luck

If you have loads of energy then your breed is a Terrier. If you want a "serious" dog then buy Airedale. It's very interesting, clever and energetic dog. If you want to have a small one then buy Welsh or Kerry-blue. But remember that all terriers are very loving dogs, they need ppl as nobody else. So if you are not sure that you will own him or her all his (her) life, don't do it.