@kimiad I would recommend looking for a lower energy large breed that is over 3 years old. Larger bladders can hold it longer. Make sure they get at least a 30 minute walk before work, and I would recommend an hour after work; more or less depending on the dog. My dogs easily go 12+ hours without needing to go out. When I get home from work they prefer to hangout and cuddle for a while before we go out. And if it’s storming, they refuse to go out and just hold it.
I have a 6 year old, 80 pound lab/pit and a 2 year old, 100 pound pittie. My older guy has definitely slowed as he has gotten older, but is 100% down to do a 10 mile hike without a fuss. My pittie is more of a couch potato that’s just as happy laying around chewing on something as he is hiking or just hanging out outside. A 10 mile hike is not happening with him though. He will flat out refuse to move and lay down when he gets overture.
I have a small apartment. But because of our lifestyle it is just fine for my dogs. Home time is basically relax time. Heck; I’m writing this from a field where my boys are taking a break on a hike. We’ve been out for a few hours and always stop for a break when they need one. They were swimming for about an hour in a lake this morning. They are happy, healthy, and mentally stimulated despite living in a small apartment. The need to have a house to have a dog people annoy me. I know plenty of people with houses and fenced in yards who have dogs that rarely go further than their yard. My boys have hiked every state park and forest in our state. If you are committed to giving our dog a good life, your living situation is irrelevant.
I have a 6 year old, 80 pound lab/pit and a 2 year old, 100 pound pittie. My older guy has definitely slowed as he has gotten older, but is 100% down to do a 10 mile hike without a fuss. My pittie is more of a couch potato that’s just as happy laying around chewing on something as he is hiking or just hanging out outside. A 10 mile hike is not happening with him though. He will flat out refuse to move and lay down when he gets overture.
I have a small apartment. But because of our lifestyle it is just fine for my dogs. Home time is basically relax time. Heck; I’m writing this from a field where my boys are taking a break on a hike. We’ve been out for a few hours and always stop for a break when they need one. They were swimming for about an hour in a lake this morning. They are happy, healthy, and mentally stimulated despite living in a small apartment. The need to have a house to have a dog people annoy me. I know plenty of people with houses and fenced in yards who have dogs that rarely go further than their yard. My boys have hiked every state park and forest in our state. If you are committed to giving our dog a good life, your living situation is irrelevant.