1. Bichon Frise: Affable and adorable, the Bichon Frise is a happy-go-lucky people pleaser, perfect for apartments due to its agility and couch-friendly demeanor.
2. Greyhound: Surprisingly, Greyhounds, known for their speed, make great apartment dogs with their two speeds: sprinting and napping.
3. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: Intelligent and loyal, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are perfect for apartment living with their quiet and friendly nature.
4. Bulldog: Despite their gruff appearance, Bulldogs are easygoing and adjust well to apartment life, though they may alert bark if not trained otherwise.
5. Boston Terrier: Friendly and loving, Boston Terriers are ideal apartment companions due to their small size and calm temperament.
6. Italian Greyhound: Smaller and quieter than their racing cousins, Italian Greyhounds are light enough and quiet enough to not be a nuisance in apartments.
7. Basset Hound: With moderate exercise needs, Basset Hounds are loyal companions perfect for apartment dwellers, though they may drool and have loud voices.
8. Chihuahua: The Chihuahua's small size makes it perfect for apartments, though training against alert barking is necessary to avoid yippiness.