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Best Dog Breeds For Elderly Owners

Gentle, eager to please small Maltese dogs thrive on bonding and cuddling with their favorite senior owners.  

Maltese  

Couch potato Bassets happily match slower senior lifestyles with their mellow temperament and minimal exercise needs.  

Basset Hound

Retired racers transition their speed into laidback house pets ideal for quieter senior households.  

Greyhounds  

Seniors delight in these ultra-friendly lap dogs devoted to their special person and eager to keep them company.  

Cavalier K. Charle

Sturdy yet small, spunky yet cuddly Bostons make devoted and lively yet manageable senior companions.

Boston Terriers   

With light exercise needs, Poodles focus their energy on pleasing owners and offering lively or gentle affection.   

Poodles

Sweet pack drive makes Beagles attuned to owners' needs and feelings, helpful for seniors with health challenges.  

Beagles  

Most Protective Dog Breeds For Families