Beware of Dog

Places That Judge the Individual, Not the Breed

2025-01-13T15:46:00.000-08:00

I've dated this in the future so that it remains on the top of the page, since it will benefit the most people and pups!

The following apartments do not have any breed restrictions, though they most likely do require an "interview" with the dog prior to move-in. If you're dog only loves you and has a nasty bite history, you might be doomed. Otherwise, these places are willing to give your GSD or Pit Bull or Rottweiler, etc. a chance!

PLACE//////////////////LOCATION//////////////////////PHONE
The Birch Creek---14245 SW Walker Rd. Beaverton, OR 97006 ---503-641-7598

The Courtyards at Fairview--20454 NE Sandy Blvd. Fairview, OR 97024 --503-618-7368

The Kearney Court--2250 NW Kearney St. Portland, OR 97210 --503-223-7623

Seneca Village---6710 NE Vinings Way Hillsboro, OR 97124 ----503-615-8300

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Some Restrictions Apply

2011-01-13T15:55:00.000-08:00

PLACE////////LOCATION/////PHONE///// PROHIBITED BREEDS

***ALL WEIGHTS ALLOWED:
Andover Park--15282 SW Teal Blvd. Beaverton, OR 97007---503-579-8442: "All pets must be at least 12 months old. Unless used as an assistance animal, restricted dog breeds are as follows: Doberman, Chow-Chow, Siberian Husky, Saint Bernard, Shar Pei, German Shepherd, Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, Alaskan Malamute, Akita, Rottweiler, Pit Bull (also known as American Staffordshire, American Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier) and all "mixes" of the above breeds. NOTE: Double check with any giant breeds.
Brightwaters @ Redhawk--16100 SW 108th Ave Tigard, OR 97223--503-684-8000: Doberman, Pit Bull (incl. American Bull Dog, Staffordshire Terrier, American Bull Terrier, English Bull Terrier), German Shepherd, Bull Mastiff, Rottweiler, Wolf, Chow, Shar Pei. The restriction list also applied to any dog of any breed that displays overly threatening behavior towards people or other dogs as well as dogs with excessive barking or other impermissible behavior.
Cascade Summit--22100 Horizon Dr. West Linn, OR 970680--503-722-8485: Pit Bull, American Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Any Terrier mix, Rottweiler, Doberman, and German Shepherd.
The Cornerstone--1425 NE 7th Ave. Portland, OR 97232---503-235-2869: Doberman Pinchers, German Shepherds, Pit Bulls, or Rottweilers, or similar breeds/mixes of pets.
Cortland Village--6910 NE Ronler Way Hillsboro, OR 97124-- 503-681-8200: "Dog breeds that have a greater tendency towards aggressive behavior (so-called "dangerous breeds" including Dobermans, Pit Bulls, Rotweilers, etc.) are not permitted."
Country Oaks--13795 SW Electric St. Beaverton, OR 97005---503-646-8086: Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Presa Canario, Dobermans, Malamutes, Huskies, St. Bernards, Great Dane, Akitas, ChowChows, Staffordshire Terriers, any mixes thereof.
Evergreen Pointe--4503 E 5th St. Vancouver, WA 98661---360-696-9232: Pit Bulls and Rottweilers, any mix thereof.
Forest Glen--1800 Murton St. Vancouver, WA 98661--360-695-9553: No Pits or Rotts, nor mixes thereof.
Forest Rim--6765 SW Nyberg St. Tualatin, OR 97062--503-691-9422 :"We don't accept aggressive breed dogs and that list includes Dobermans, Rottwielers and Pit Bulls." NOTE: Based on the answer recieved, I am not sure this list if limited to the 3 specified or if they count various other breeds under the "aggressive" label.
Gallery Park--1436 SW Park Ave. Portland, OR 97201--503-223-5314: Doberman, Rottweiler, Pitbull, Chow, German Shepard, Dalmation. No mixes thereof.
Hidden Creek--19839 Highway 213 Oregon City, OR 97045--503-655-6540-- :Akita, American Bulldog, American Pit Bull Terrier, Chow Chow, Doberman Pinscher, German Shepard, Olde English Bulldog, Presa Canario (Canary Dog), Rottweiler, St. Bernard, Dalmation, or any mix of these breeds. The following breeds are allowed only with proof of renters insurance showing the dog is listed in the coverage: American Staffordshire Terrier, Bull Terrier, and Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
Kempton Downs--3181 NE 23rd St. Gresham, OR 97030--503-667-9393: Rottweilers, Cane Corso, Pit Bulls, American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, Bull Terriers and American Bulldogs. NOTE: English Bulldogs ARE allowed.
Meadow Creek Apartments--12505 SW North Dakota St. Tigard, OR 97223--503-590-0990: Pit Bull, Rottweiler, Cane Carso, American Staf3180 NW Division St. Gresham, OR 97030 MAP 503-666-9422
Mountain Knolls--3180 NW Division St. Gresham, OR 97030--503-666-9422 :Doberman Pinchers, German Shepherds, Pit Bulls, and Rottweilers, any mixes thereof.
Orenco Gardens--6199 NE Alder St. Hillsboro, OR 97124---503-693-8502:Akita, Bloodhound, Dalmation, German Shepard, Pit bull, Stafford Terrier, Standard Poodle, Doberman Pincher, and Rottweiler.
Quatama Crossing---20700 NW Trail Walk Dr. Beaverton, OR 97006--503-645-8215: Pit Bulls, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Rottweiler, Doberman and German Shephard. Any mixes thereof.
Parkside Apartments--2831 SE Palmquist Rd. Gresham, OR 97080--503-491-8909: Rottweilers, Pitt Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terrier, Dalmations, Doberman, and Chow. All mixes thereof.
Prairie View---12611 NE 99th St. Vancouver, WA 98682---360-254-8000: No Pit Bulls or Rottweilers or any mix thereof.
Rock Creek Landing---3009 NW Overlook Dr. Hillsboro, OR 97124---503-531-1900: Doberman, Rottweiler, Staffordshire Terrier, Bull Mastiff, Great Danes, German Sheperds, St. Bernard, Chows and/or mix of these breeds. NOTE: Probably want to double check if you have any XL or Giant Breeds.
Sundial Apartments---7875 SW Vlahos Dr. Wilsonville, OR 97070---503-682-5771: Dalmation, Boxer, Prea Canario, Chow Chow, Malamute, Husky, German Shepherd, Doberman Pincher, Rottweiler, Pit Bull.
Sunset Summit--7400 SW Barnes Rd. Portland, OR 97225---503-296-0973: Pit bulls, German Shepperds, Akitas, Rottweilers and Presa Canaria are among dog breeds not allowed at Sunset Summit. NOTE: Sounds like she didn't want to give me all the deets. Call if your dog is a standard ban.
Wimbledon Square---2837 SE Colt Dr. Portland, OR 97202---503-233-4461: Chows, Pit Bulls, Dobermans, Rottweilers, German Shepherd, Boxers.
Wyndham Park--14790 SW Scholls Ferry Rd. Beaverton, OR 97007--503-579-0462: Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, Chow Chows, Doberman Pinschers, German Shepherds, Siberian Huskies, Perro de Presa Canarios, Alaskan Malamutes, Akitas, American Staffordshire Terriers, Boxers, Great Danes, Wolf-hybrids, Any dog that has any of the above breeds in their lineage. NOTE: With a list like that, I would double check if you have any big dog that's not a lab or retriever.

***100lbs LIMIT:
South Parc at Bethany Village--4300 NW Chanticleer Dr. Portland, OR 97229--503-690-3400: Doberman Pincher, Rottweiler, American Stafford Terrier, Pit Bull, Mastiff, Chow Chow.

Stone Ridge at Cornell--14800 NW Cornell Rd. Portland, OR 97229-- 503-645-7373-- Mature Dogs welcome. Restricted breeds: American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, Staffordshire Terriers, and any dog determined to be a pit bull type, Boxers, Rottweiler's, Mastiffs, Bulldogs, Dalmatians, Dobermans, Great Danes, German Shepherds, Chows and any mix breed that is related to these restricted breeds. Policies Subject to Change"

***90lbs LIMIT:

***80lbs LIMIT:

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No Pit Bulls (or Pit mixes), but Everyone Else is Welcome!

2011-01-13T15:52:00.000-08:00

The following apartments restrict Pit Bulls, but allow all other "aggressive" breeds, though they most likely do require an "interview" with the dog prior to move-in. If you're dog only loves you and has a nasty bite history, you might be doomed. Otherwise, these places are willing to give your GSD or Rottweiler, etc. a chance!

PLACE/////////LOCATION//////////PHONE

Breckenridge Apart.--8150 SW Barnes Rd. Portland 97225--503-297-5482

Rock Creek Duplexes--20554 NW LaPine Way Portland, OR 97229--503-645-9127

AGAIN, these places do NOT allow Pit Bulls or mixes thereof, but all other breeds are welcome if they pass an interview.
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Modus Oprendi

2011-01-13T15:34:00.000-08:00

Most apartment search engines allow you to filter for which places allow dogs, but then the specifics hit and you have to call or email every individual place to find out if your breed is allowed. It's annoying. Some places state their weight limits, or say "We allow large dogs, but some restrictions apply", and most say "please call for details". I'm going to try and make that easier for you by posting my own list of Portland area apartments with breed restrictions and what they are. If you own a Pit or a Rottie or a GSD or a Doberman, etc. you'll need to know that sort of thing. At the very least, I hope to make the apartment search a little less tedious for you my narrowing down the list already so you don't have to. Of course, I cannot guarantee this list is 100% accurate as these things are subject to change. If I have an apartment listed as prohibiting select breeds and you don't see your breed listed, I would still advise calling ahead to make sure. But at least now you don't have to bother with places that definitely do ban your puppy.

Portland Pooch provides useful information pertaining to dog-friendly apartments and what the various size restrictions may be. You can sort the list by City or Weight, or you can review it alphabetically by apartment name. I've posted a link to the page in the upper left corner of the blog. There is also a link to the supposed "10 Most Dangerous Dogs" to give you an idea (if you don't know yet) if you dog is black listed.

I am focusing on places known to accept large breeds first, since breed restrictions rarely come into place with small dogs--even though they often have more attitude, methinks, than the average Pit Bull. That said, remember, most places require a dog interview and if your dog fails that, regardless of his breeding, he won't be allowed in.

It'll take me a little time to get this up and running, but there's the MO.

Please keep in mind that this is not a perfect or complete list. If you know of any inaccuracies, please comment and let me know. Also, I am in no way endorsing any particular apartment complex. I am merely stating the facts regarding which breeds are restricted and where.

Perhaps down the road I'll do special posts featuring cheap dog-friendly places or places that allow more than 2 pets, or maybe I'll develop breed specific posts for breeds like GSDs, Mastiffs, Dalmations, etc. that are banned at several places, yet allowed at others (unlike Pits and Rotts which are almost always restricted if there are restrictions) or something like that. But who knows. Right now, we're starting with the stats and that's it.

NOTE TO BUILDING MANAGERS, LANDLORD, ETC.:IF FOR ANY REASON YOU DO NOT WANT YOUR COMPLEX LISTED HERE, JUST LET ME KNOW AND I WILL REMOVE IT.