apartment dweller

Question
I would like to adopt a dog but I live in a small apartment and work full time. I do work evenings and would have time to spend with my dog.
I would like a smaller dog and had a wonderful terrier years ago. Also I have three children who spend a night most weekends. They are good kids - but kids.
Since I'm most likely going to adopt an adult dog from a breed rescue organization, I'm wondering what breeds might be best given my circumstances.
I want to select a dog that is very unlikely to behave agressively. I want a dog that is affectionate and funny and will provide the dog with lots of the same. Also, I've wondered whether I should get a companion animal - perhaps a kitten or another dog because I hate to leave the dog alone.
Yours thoughts would be appreciated.
Thank you!


Answer
If you can spend time with your dog and work evenings when the dog would be most likely sleeping anyway, then I would suggest the following, but make sure they are used to children.

Smooth fox terrier  sturdy playful funny

Mini Schnauzer      same as above

Jack Russel   same but not as sensitive as the above dogs

Pug    a bit more fragile than above dogs but all other characteristics the same

Bichon frise   good temperament playful funny

Cavelier King Charles    sweet dogs usually  playful smart

lab or golden mixes  Where they are smaller in size

silky terrier  playful  sometimes fragile

skye terrier  not as playful   but  sturdy and loyal

greyhound  they become couch potatoes when adopted off the track, but of course are large.

Mini dachshund   be careful here for good temperament, but if you find one they are great   

Well there are some for you.
Also Check AKC.com and go to the breed tab and it not only gives you all the breeds but you can click on each breed and it tells you about the breed.  very nice site.
good luck
nancy
PS  I know of someone who has a smooth fox terrier rescue and also  mini dachshund.  my email is nanricfoxes@bellsouth.net