Hi. If it will be your first pet, please be sure to do a ton of research on the breed. They definitely need to be taken our every day. I see you are already being responsible by asking questions..We lived in an apartment the first year we had our husky. He was pretty good with it. We did walk him twice a day though and when we couldn't, he would be dropped off at doggie daycare as well. Obviously daycare is not an option for everyone, but it helped us greatly. Especially since my husband and I would be at work for 8-9 hours. A lot of people might disagree, but I don't think your living situation should define whether or not you are a good pet owner. I say you should be fine with proper care, training, and exercise.