I agree with what others have said - we didn't get a puppy at our house until I was in a predicament where I was working from home. This meant that I could easily take our puppy out regularly to potty train him, and so he didn't feel abandoned when we both worked long days. It's hard, I know -- I had wanted a dog beforehand too, but my husband and I both agreed we wouldn't get one until we had the ability to really be there for the pet.
We have a Shih Tzu right now, which you may have gathered from my user name! They're great apartment dogs. I think when you do have the time to be home with a pup to ensure no anxieties develop, a Shih Tzu is a great breed to have. They were bred specifically as companion dogs, so they are quite content being indoors and just hanging out with you. We still take our shih tzu for a daily walk too, but they don't require the same exercise level of bigger dogs. Plus, I just find their temperament to be delightful -- they're so endearing! I'd recommend looking into their breed to see if you think it would be the right fit for your family and living situation.
