A friendly affectionate breed, that is known as a lap dog. They love being around people, and cuddling up with their owner.

A fun loving go with the flow breed. They don't require much exercise and with a short coat have minimal grooming needs.

Small, friendly, sociable and a bundle of laughs. These little characters are a great dog to have in an apartment.

Known for being playful and inquisitive these dogs are great companions for apartment living. Due to their size they are great in smaller spaces.

These dogs are very pretty, chirpy and playful. They don't require lots of exercise, and love snoozing in the afternoon sun. Regular and mini Dachshunds come in an assortment of colours too.

Friendly and affectionate dogs, that love to be fussed and play a game of tug of war. They have low exercise needs.

These dogs love attention and affection. They love playing and for their mini stature an apartment provides more than enough room! They do need regular grooming to keep their coat in order.

Known as being one of the best dog breeds to have in an apartment. These friendly chaps love a fuss. They are content to run around in compact spaces and won’t feel claustrophobic in a small apartment. Another perk of owning a Bichon Frise is that they are hypoallergenic. So no shedding and constant hoovering!

Whippets are a great breed for apartment living because they are relatively low-energy, quiet, gentle, and clean dogs. They are sprinters, not marathoners, so they need a good run around each day, but they are content to relax and lounge around the rest of the time. This makes them a good choice for people who live in apartments and don't have a lot of time to take their dog for long walks or runs. Whippets are also very quiet dogs which is great in communal living environments.

When you think of a dog breed for apartment living, you might not land on a Greyhound. Despite their large frames, these dogs are known for having low energy levels, and being lazy. They love nothing more than to curl up on the sofa. They do need to stretch their legs daily.

This breed are laid back and known for being calm and easy going. They'll take apartment living in their stride. They are a quieter cat breed, perfect for living in an apartment block. They are very affectionate and love daily playtime with their human.

Extremely affectionate and friendly, these cats love being cuddled. They are real lap cats and will be content living in an apartment, as long as they can cosy up to their favourite human.

These cats are very playful and affectionate. They enjoy playing with their human. Having short fur means regular grooming isn't necessary.

Calm and reserved, these cats like their own space. They can be left for the day but do still enjoy playtime when you get home. They are the perfect companion for a cosy and calm apartment.

Rabbits are super cuddly and quiet pets that can be litter-trained. They enjoy interacting with their owners, and enjoy a hop around the apartment - make sure not to loose them under the sofa!

Guppies, Neon Tetras and other tropical fish make great pets. They add colour to your space and can live in a small aquarium / tank. They do require regular maintenance and refreshes of water.

These pets are small and easy to care for, they don't require much space, but note they are nocturnal.

Hamsters are small, sweet and fun to watch play in their wheels. Their cages do need regular cleaning and they are nocturnal, so may be noisy at night.

Guinea pigs are friendly, sociable low maintenance pets. They love being let out for a run around you apartment. They do require a reasonably large sized cage.