Breed guide
Best Apartment-Friendly Chinese Dog Breeds (Korea & Japan)
The best small, low-shedding Chinese dog breeds for apartment living in Korea, Japan and Singapore — Chinese Crested, Shih Tzu and Pekingese compared.
City living in Korea, Japan or Singapore calls for small, quiet, low-shedding dogs. These Chinese breeds are the best apartment companions.
Top apartment breeds
- Chinese Crested — 4–5 kg, low shedding, often cabin-eligible
- Shih Tzu — gentle, sociable, 4–7 kg
- Pekingese — calm imperial lapdog, 3–6 kg
What makes a good apartment dog
- Small size and moderate energy
- Low noise and low shedding
- Adaptable, people-focused temperament
Importing to your city
All three travel well by flight nanny. See the Korea and Japan import guides.