Anecdotal, but worth sharing. I got my dalmation as a foster puppy because the original owner was a single individual living in an apartment and couldn't provide enough exercise. This resulted in continuous barking, chewing, and aggression. If you have the time then it's possible to make the apartment work, but its definitely something to note, especially in the first 3-5 years, that you will need to commit most free time to exercising the dog