Keeping a dog by itself in an apartment all day with no way to get outside is not generally a great idea. They need company and exercise: it's just not kind. Most apartments don't have a garden, and if they do it's usually shared – the neighbours might not be happy about someone else's dog running around near their toddler.

Furthermore, if you're renting, chances are that your landlord won't allow dogs in the apartment. In my experience the majority of leases stipulate no pets. You could look out for apartments where pets are allowed, but that's going to drastically reduce your options, and probably cost more. (Though of course things may be different in your part of the world.)



Your preferred breeds of dog need a lot of exercise, especially Newfies and Huskies. Can you really walk a dog for two hours every single day? If you're working full-time, you might want to think about some less demanding breeds.

Dogs are not vegetarians, but practically everyone buys dog food from the supermarket. You get processed meat in a tin, and dry food in a box. I've never heard of people cooking steaks for their dogs (though there are cranks everywhere, especially in California.)



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All in all, I think it might be best to wait until you're a little more established in life. You don't want to get a dog only to have to give it away to the animal shelter after a few months.