There’s plenty of research about the many benefits seniors can derive from owning a dog. Pets offer excellent companionship, they help maintain physical and mental health, they provide a sense of purpose in caring for them, and they fill time with a daily routine.
In general, seniors tend to favor smaller dogs that are easier to handle and travel with. They look for dogs that are even-tempered and low maintenance in terms of grooming. A review of temperament, grooming, and exercise requirements is how Nylabone came up with this list of the top 10 dog breeds for seniors to own, beginning with the best:
- Shih Tzu
- Pug
- Pembroke Welsh Corgi
- Poodle
- French Bulldog
- Miniature Schnauzer
- Greyhound
- Maltese
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
- Pekingese
Each breed has its unique attributes. Seniors can likely find one that suits their needs and abilities. The good thing is seniors have more time to devote to their pets and get them accustomed to a daily routine.
You Deserve to Thrive in Retirement
In order to properly care for pets, you’re entitled to all of your promised income from Social Security. That’s why Council of Seniors is dedicated to getting Congress to pass The SAVE Benefits Act. We need this bill to strengthen the annual Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA). In recent years it hasn’t kept pace with inflation. Its passage will result in reimbursement of the $581 that’s been missing from previous COLAs.
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