Single guy living in an apartment. Thinking of getting either a Dachshund or Schnauzer. Any preference?
>>2460793
Despite being a pain in the ass, I loved my dachshund. Only thing was that she was hard to house break, it takes some serious dedication but is possible. Otherwise, she felt like a big dog in a small dog's body, she was full of personality. Really sweet and smart, she wasn't crazy about little, little kids but tolerated them. I lost her this year just shy of 17, so they have some serious longevity. I miss her terribly and would consider getting another.
On the other hand, I never owned a Schnauzer but I've heard from people who have that they're wonderful dogs.
>>2460793
I don't think it matters much, but either way do it right. I'm assuming you have permission to get a dog, but you if you don't, do not do it. Adopt from a shelter or breed-specific rescue group or buy a dog from a responsible breeder, don't go to a pet store or backyard breeder.
Once you get your dog, spend time taking it out and socializing it with humans and other dogs. Especially since you live in an apartment, daily walks are not optional at all, be prepared to commit to this even when the weather is shitty. Your dog needs time devoted it every single day, don't get a dog if you aren't willing to do this.
One thing to prioritize is to train your dog to not bark constantly, this makes apartment living miserable for your neighbors.