10 Best Breeds for First-Time Senior Owners
10 Best Breeds for First-Time Senior Owners

10 Best Breeds for First-Time Senior Owners

Best suited to senior first-time owners.
Photo of joyful woman with dog, feels fun, carries her lovely Italian Greyhound puppy, expresses affection, have good relationship, owner
Photo of joyful woman with dog, feels fun, carries her lovely Italian Greyhound puppy, expresses affection, have good relationship, owner

10 Dog Breeds Content Just Being Close

Enjoy calm, affectionate dog breeds.
A mature woman in casual clothes hugs a puppy at home. A pet licks its owner face. A pensioner takes care of a small golden retriever. A middle-aged woman smiles and caresses a cute dog
A mature woman in casual clothes hugs a puppy at home. A pet licks its owner face. A pensioner takes care of a small golden retriever. A middle-aged woman smiles and caresses a cute dog

10 Best Dog Breeds for People Over 50

Especially great companions for people over 50.
Happy Smiling Senior Woman Hugging her White Havanese Dog Outdoor in the Summer Nature. Active Seniors Concept
Happy Smiling Senior Woman Hugging her White Havanese Dog Outdoor in the Summer Nature. Active Seniors Concept

9 Best Dogs for Seniors on a Fixed Income

Low-maintenance companions for seniors.
Angry roaring agressive Jack Russell Terrier playing and biting his owner
Angry roaring agressive Jack Russell Terrier playing and biting his owner

3 Dog Breeds a Veterinarian Says He'd Never Own

"They're snarling," he warns.
10 Dog Breeds That Rarely Act Destructive
10 Dog Breeds That Rarely Act Destructive

10 Dog Breeds That Rarely Act Destructive

They are least likely to chew up your home.
Young woman and cute French bulldog with blanket sitting on bed at home
Young woman and cute French bulldog with blanket sitting on bed at home

10 Best Dog Breeds for Quiet Homes

Calmer, quieter companions for peaceful homes.
a Yorkshire Terrier dog outside on a sunny day
a Yorkshire Terrier dog outside on a sunny day

17 Best Small Dog Breeds

These tiny dogs are sweet, easy, and oh-so cute.

Senior woman with pug dog at home
Senior woman with pug dog at home

10 Best Low-Maintenance Dogs for Seniors

Calm, affectionate, and easier for seniors to care for.
little girl laying on floor playing with brown toy poodle
little girl laying on floor playing with brown toy poodle

10 Best Dog Breeds for Kids, Vets Say

These pups are patient, affectionate, and loyal.

Happy senior elderly woman (over age of 50) hugging lovely Yorkshire terrier dog with cute expression at home. Pensioner and animal enjoying rest together.
Happy senior elderly woman (over age of 50) hugging lovely Yorkshire terrier dog with cute expression at home. Pensioner and animal enjoying rest together.

10 Best Dog Breeds for Seniors Who Live Alone

Pick low-stress dog breeds.
Senior woman hugging her white poodle dog in the mountain
Senior woman hugging her white poodle dog in the mountain

10 Dog Breeds for Seniors With Mobility Needs

Pick calm, low-energy dog breeds.
young woman drinking a cup of coffee while laying next to her golden retriever
young woman drinking a cup of coffee while laying next to her golden retriever

11 Best Dogs for Beginners, Vets Say

These breeds are best for new pet parents.
woman sneezing next to a dog on her couch
woman sneezing next to a dog on her couch

7 Best Dog Breeds If You Have Allergies

Vets say these breeds are your best options.
mature woman hugging her dog outside
mature woman hugging her dog outside

10 Best Dog Breeds for Seniors

A vet shares the best pets for seniors.
A Greyhound dressed in a jacket standing in a snowy forest
A Greyhound dressed in a jacket standing in a snowy forest

4 Dog Breeds Most Impacted by Extreme Cold

These canines might struggle with a harsh winter.
woman holding a Tibetan Spaniel dog
woman holding a Tibetan Spaniel dog

7 Dog Breeds That Live the Longest

They can live up to 16 years, veterinarians say.
Cute dachshund puppy lying on human knees
Cute dachshund puppy lying on human knees

11 Most Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds

These pups barely need to be walked.
A man relaxing on a brown leather armchair with his smartphone together with his French Bulldog resting on his lap.
A man relaxing on a brown leather armchair with his smartphone together with his French Bulldog resting on his lap.

7 Laziest Dog Breeds, According to Veterinarians

Which dogs are total couch potatoes?
A Basset Hound sleeping on a chair
A Basset Hound sleeping on a chair

8 Calmest Dog Breeds, According to Veterinarians

They're perfect for seniors or laidback folks.