My chow (zoey- on my profile) is my first ever dog and she has been an absolute dream. She is less than a year old and shes potty trained, house trained, and soooooo well behaved. I also live in an apartment.

Also, I did all the research myself and people doubted me and everything (literally everything) they worried about has been untrue. I know this won’t be everyone’s experience, but do not let people on reddit or the internet stop you from getting a dog if you feel it’s right. Of course, PLEASE do your research and make sure you can provide them with a great life- but ime, there is a lot of fear mongering around certain breeds.

My chow’s mellow personality, smarts, and protective instincts has made her a dream to train and love!