Thanks for the input guys, it's much appreciated! If it were to happen, something along the lines of a french bulldog would be what we're looking for. Not too big, but something we could wrassle with
We actually DO have a dog walker living in our complex (good idea, i forgot about her!), but that barking issue is definitely something to think about. The bulldogs I've met have seemed mellow--do they bark a lot? I don't know if i've ever heard one bark!