What Is Considered Small Pet. Small dogs breeds are great for apartment living as it requires minimum exercise. Exceptions may be if several 100+lb dogs are playing in the large dog area, then a 40lb dog would be considered a small dog.
(1) “for purposes of housing programs: What is a small breed dog? I've looked at shelters but, most of what they have is all some sort of pit bull and i can't have a pit where i live.