
10 dog breeds for flats: which are the calmest and most adaptable?
Size is not everything: compare exercise, barking, grooming and individual needs.
UNDERSTAND BEFORE CHOOSING
Explore 50 dog breeds, their temperament, grooming, exercise needs and suitability for different families.
Explore breed portraits and a new flat-living guide.

Size is not everything: compare exercise, barking, grooming and individual needs.

An illustrated guide to traits, care and responsible choices.

A versatile companion that benefits from regular exercise, training and enrichment.





Its flat-faced anatomy calls for particular attention to breathing and heat.

A Portuguese hunting and companion breed with three sizes and two coat varieties.

A Portuguese breed historically linked to fishing, active and people-oriented.


















Consider your time, living arrangements, budget and daily exercise before choosing a dog.

Compare practical needs, food, exercise, transport and ongoing costs rather than appearance alone.




A Portuguese pointing breed known for activity, sensitivity and closeness to people.



A rustic Portuguese guardian breed known for vigilance and resilience.









A small, expressive and alert breed that often adapts well to daily family life.








A large tricolour breed known for sociability and close family companionship.
