Top 10 Dog Breeds for Seniors
First place specialists put a corgi because this dog — “Great Companion” In addition, the dogs of this breed are very loving: they will give their attention not only to the owner, but also to the rest of the family. Corgis get along well in the same house with other animals, lend themselves well to education and obey a person.
- In second place were pugs. Representatives of this breed will not disturb their elderly owners with excessive activity, since they are very lazy by nature. At the same time, dogs are very fond of communication with a person and often follow him. However, pugs require increased attention to themselves: due to the structural features of the muzzle, they have problems with breathing (it is difficult) and with the eyes (prolapse of the eyeball).
The top three is closed by miniature pinschers — small dogs, the average weight of which rarely exceeds 6 kg. Despite their miniature size, these animals — very good hunters and watchmen. The miniature pinscher is suitable for a pensioner who loves walks, since the dog has more than enough energy. Sometimes unrelenting activity leads to incidents with other dogs, but accidents can be avoided by simply keeping the pet on a leash.
- For an elderly woman, a lap dog is suitable as a pet. Experts count about 7 of their varieties. However, they all have one thing in common: love for a person, devotion and sociability. Bolonkas are very docile, easy to train and absolutely not averse to spending most of the day lying on the couch.
- At the equator of the list are Pomeranian Spitz. They, unlike their larger counterparts, are more compliant to human desires. Therefore, dogs of this breed, choosing between walking and staying at home, will definitely prefer the latter. At the same time, the Spitz will not leave its owner for a second, to whom it will become attached in the shortest possible time.
- In sixth place on the list are Italian greyhounds, or greyhounds. These are small, very playful dogs with a very mobile psyche, thanks to which they lend themselves well to education. The result is an obedient pet, which also has hunting instincts.
- Cocker Spaniels love long walks in nature. Representatives of this breed, as born hunters, need to move a lot. Despite this, with the right approach to training, spaniels can turn into docile and obedient pets.
- Chihuahuas have an independent character, but if they manage to establish contact with a person, they will not find a better friend. Older people who, for some reason, are not able to walk their pet often, can put up a tray and teach the dog, as they say, “to go to the potty”. At the same time, Chihuahuas show amazing cleanliness and accuracy.
- Dachshunds are best started by residents of the first floors or private households. Due to the nature of their body structure, these dogs cannot climb or descend stairs on their own. At the same time, representatives of this breed are well suited to pensioners due to their sociability. But experts note that dachshunds must be properly educated, otherwise they will sit on the owner’s neck.
- The list ends with the Cavalier Charles Spaniel. They are very cheerful, sociable and loyal to their owners. These dogs are unpretentious in everyday life and do not require careful care: they only need a couple of tens of minutes of walking in the fresh air a day and minimal grooming.
April 7 2020
Updated: April 14, 2020
