If you are able to devote an hour or two for walking and exercise each day than I do not think apartment life is the worst thing in the world. The larger breeds probably will not be your best bet though, so if you were really hoping for one you may want to wait until you have a bigger place where the dog is able to roam free. Having a dog in an apartment you will need to consider several factors; will you have time to play with it each day? Not counting the 1 - 2 walking. What kind of dog are you hoping for? A loveable companion, guard dog, or more of just a room mate type of dog. There is so many breeds out there that I am sure you could find the right one for your living style and needs, just make sure to do proper research to pick up the right one. A good tool to start with is http://animal.discovery.com/breed-select...1.html?q=1 this. Basically it will ask you a series of questions narrowing down the results to find you a perfect match. Once you get to the end and find a breed that it says works well with you than I would go ahead and Google it and find out more information to see if this is exactly what you are looking for. Good luck!