WHAT ARE THE BEST BREEDS OF DOG FOR SENIORS?

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WHAT ARE THE BEST BREEDS OF DOG FOR SENIORS?
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• If youre an older person and are keen to get
  yourself a furry companion, then its important
  that you consider a few factors before selecting
  your pet. For example, will you have the time and
  energy to exercise your new best friend, even if
  they only require one or two short walks a day?
  Can you meet the other needs that your new pet
  may have, such as grooming and healthcare? If you
  have an active and busy retirement planned, will
  you have the time to devote to a pet dog?
• Once youve thought these things through and have
  decided that you are ready and able to take care
  of a pet dog, then you can think in a little more
  detail about what kind of dog you want.

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• Naturally, a younger dog will have higher energy
  levels and may require more of your time and
  attention, and a large dog may become difficult
  for you to handle if you are frail or become
  frail during your senior years. Keeping these
  things in mind, here are a few dog breeds that
  make great pets for seniors, and dont forget
  that a mixed breed dog may also be the kind of
  dog that suits you and your lifestyle
• Bichon Frise
• These little balls of fur are usually
  affectionate and loving, and extremely easy for
  older folks to handle. They are also quite easy
  to train and other than periodic grooming, are
  not difficult to maintain.

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• Cavaliers
• Like the Bichon Frise, the Cavalier is a small
  dog with an affectionate and almost puppy-like
  nature, and they love cuddling up with their
  favourite humans. Easy to handle and train, and
  only requiring minimal grooming, they will also
  make a great companion for seniors.
• French Bulldogs
• Happy-go-lucky dogs, French Bulldogs are a
  popular breed, especially among apartment
  dwellers. They do have quite a lot of energy, but
  their endurance levels are low, so moderate daily
  exercise should be enough for these pooches.

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• The Greyhound
• While Greyhounds have the reputation of being
  racing dogs, theyre not actually the high energy
  dogs that you might think they are, in fact most
  enjoy lazing around in good company. They enjoy
  walks and do like to run, but theyre equally
  happy at home and as theyre easy to train and
  handle, they will make fantastic companions for
  older adults.
• Pembroke Welsh Corgis
• Corgis are cute and smart, and if theyre good
  enough for the Queen of England, then they should
  be good enough for any senior citizen! As they
  are herding dogs by nature, they will require
  daily exercise, but short walks should suffice.

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• The Poodle
• Surprisingly intelligent and coming in all sizes,
  there should be a poodle thats perfect for
  everyone there are Toy Poodles, Miniatures and
  Standards. Loyal and loving, they live happily in
  most types of home and need only a couple of
  basic daily walks. While poodles will need to be
  groomed regularly, a simple trip to the parlour
  once or twice every couple of months should do
  the trick.
• So, if youre a senior and are looking for a
  four-legged friend to enrich your life, do a
  spotof research before making your selection, and
  dont forget to get regular veterinary healthcare
  for your new best friend.

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