Dog Breeds for Seniors

Can't go wrong with these ones. We used to have a Basset similar to this one. His name was Arthur. You won't have to worry about them running away.

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TWHRider said:
^^^^now that is the kind of "little" dog I could get attached to:cool: Except I'll bet their wrinkles need cleaned every day during the humid months.

In my world, dogs have to be big and fairly agile. They can get out of the way of the horses and are physically capable off being protectors.

My cats weight anywhere from 15 - 22 pounds. If a dog is smaller than my cats, it would never survive life on the farm.

If I had to live in town and could have a small dog, I would get a Miniature Schnauzer. I have a friend that has had three; they were snotty b**ches and excellent in-your-face watchdogs. She rescued the second Schnauzer and named it Abbey; I named it "Abbey Manson" after Charles Manson. That dog was trip.

This isn't Abbey but it's a good likeness

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Hi TWHRider. Nice to meet you.
Their ears need cleaning, and you're right. The wrinkles from time to time also. Drops must also be used to keep care of their eyes. Other than that. Not too much more. That's a cute dog you have there.
 
Just happened across this Thread, even though it is an older one, and just wondered who now has a Shih Tzu? Some of the members on this Thread I haven't seen before. We plan on getting a puppy Shih Tzu sometime later this year. We've seen some nice looking pups on our local Craig's List. We have no problem paying a "rehoming fee". We just want one that has a current health certificate and up-to-date shot record. I'm retired and at home most of the time when my wife is working, so it will have a pal to play with.

Have had a dog before.

I absolutely LOVE dogs and "dog kisses" don't bother me. My wife has to get use to a dog before she wants those nice little "dog kisses".
 
Former owner of a Shih Tzu and all I can say this dog will love you to death. They are the sweetest dog we ever owned and still miss her after 6 years. They are prone to eye problems due to their protruding eyes. Ours got an eye ulcer which took a while to clear up. When she was a puppy she had a bladder stone that had to be removed surgically with no after effects. Hope this helps.
 
Well I had a German Shepherd while I was growing up...( King)... he went to rainbow bridge when I was 22


I adore dogs, I've had a Jack Russell bitch ( we called her Jaqueline ) lol... and I had a Border collie (Jenny) when my daughter was little.


I don't have any dogs now because I work and I would never leave a dog alone...so I have to be satisfied with my 7 grandfurkids, who I adore and who adore me back...which belong to my daughter and s-i-l

She has 3 Labradoodles...the most intelligent yet loving dogs you could ever wish to meet, plus they barely shed any hair...

Also she has the aged Minky who is a super loving Staffie....and very poorly at the moment after major surgery..

The have tiny little Pixie who is a chihuahua and just sleeps the day away..

Then there's Zeus a super intelligent Doberman

...and recently crossed over to Rainbow Bridge is Rodney a gorgeous Pit bull cross ( rescue)


...and the newest baby of the Bunch is Fizz the very clever working trials dog...and she is a 4 month old Malinois


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This is Zeus he's the 9 year old Dobie..
 
I always had a silky terrier,( had three at different times ) all of them were excellent no trouble . After the last one passed we decided not get any further pets as we had plans at the time to sell our home in the city and go traveling in the caravan. Since moving here we have traveled a little which includes being away for a month during the winter and we figured it would be unfair on a pet to leave them or rely on neighbours to look after them while we are away as they do fret
 
I don't have a dog now I always had bull dogs. But ten years ago my dog knocked me down playing. It scared me, afraid of broken bones. I should get a small breed for inside house since Husband died. Any ideas on a very small, short hair, very calm and loyal to me.
 
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This is Bella. I always wanted an English bulldog, but I was a lifelong tenant, and as such was never able to have a dog. When I bought my first (and only) house at age 64, the first thing I did was start looking for my bulldog. The director of the animal shelter in my town found Bella at a kill shelter in the next town, and the next day she came home.

Everything I read said that bulldogs are not a good choice for inexperienced dog owners, but I figured I don't really have time to start with an 'easier' dog and work my way up. I thought if I was ever going to have my bulldog, I better just go for it, and I am so glad I did. She is just perfect, and I love her to death! She's elderly, stubborn, arthritic, and has a displaced kneecap, but we get along just fine. She's also bigger than most English bulldogs (70 pounds). I think there may be some boxer in there somewhere. She may be the only dog I ever have, so I hope she has a long, healthy life.
 
hollydolly said:
The have tiny little Pixie who is a chihuahua and just sleeps the day away..
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What a coincidence, Hollydolly -- I have a tiny chihuahua named Pixie. She's very fond of her naps, too.
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And she's a quick-change artist. She doesn't mind wearing sweaters and jackets when we go outside. Inside, though, she wants them off, and she's learned how to go under the sofa and back out with her back against the bottom and peels her sweater right off. I watched her do it tonight; took her about 3 seconds.
 
I know I show this pic a lot, but I had this lil gal for 15 years, raised her from a puppy. She was my ppms dog, that helped me remember what all she had in her(supposedly) peke, pom, maltese, and shi tsu;) I can't replace her, so I don't even want to try, but find another that will be love at first sight;)

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Zeus is beautiful Hollydolly, my husband had a female Dobie way back when he was just my boyfriend, great dogs! Baileejean, your Bulldog looks so sweet, you're an angel for rescuing her!

Cinnamon, Pixie is precious! I saw in your profile that you had a Chihuahua, and was hoping to see a picture, thanks! Denise, that adorable face and those soulful eyes, I can see why you miss that little one so much. :love_heart:
 
Oh I can't agree more Seabreeze, every one of those dogs are precious. There is just nothing like a dog, I am surprised that cats were held so high with the Egyptians, but maybe it was their "better than" attitude, where dogs give off humility, unconditional love;) I do like kitties too, but I have to say, dogs are just special, and special in the best sense of the word;)
 
This is my boy Hans when he was younger, he's a big Standard Schnauzer 65+ pounds. He's 12 1/2 now and in poor health, don't know how long he'll be around, but he's been a smart, loyal family member. Me, hubby and the cat love him very much. :love_heart:

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Schnauzers are awesome dogs, we had a miniature name Pepper! She was so active, I was nuts about her. My X accidentally let her get by him at the front door and she ran straight for the street. I don't think she was even a year old. Anyway, it was hard, especially on my X, he thought I would blame him but I didn't. I knew how she was about "escaping", wanting to run, and our only fenced yard was off the back door.

Anyway, yeah, love that breed, I guess I love all of them:)
 
nwlady said:
I know I show this pic a lot, but I had this lil gal for 15 years, raised her from a puppy. She was my ppms dog, that helped me remember what all she had in her(supposedly) peke, pom, maltese, and shi tsu;) I can't replace her, so I don't even want to try, but find another that will be love at first sight;)

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Oh, my gosh, what a sweet little face. I know you miss her. Before Pixie, I had a little mixed spaniel (a rescue) who lived to be 17. You always miss the little ones who've passed, but sooner or later one special one will come along that's love at first sight.
 
SeaBreeze said:
Zeus is beautiful Hollydolly, my husband had a female Dobie way back when he was just my boyfriend, great dogs! Baileejean, your Bulldog looks so sweet, you're an angel for rescuing her!

Cinnamon, Pixie is precious! I saw in your profile that you had a Chihuahua, and was hoping to see a picture, thanks! Denise, that adorable face and those soulful eyes, I can see why you miss that little one so much. :love_heart:
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Thanks, SeaBreeze. She's my baby. I agree that Hollydolly's Dobie and Baileejean's Bulldog are gorgeous.
 
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This is Bella. I always wanted an English bulldog, but I was a lifelong tenant, and as such was never able to have a dog. When I bought my first (and only) house at age 64, the first thing I did was start looking for my bulldog. The director of the animal shelter in my town found Bella at a kill shelter in the next town, and the next day she came home.

Everything I read said that bulldogs are not a good choice for inexperienced dog owners, but I figured I don't really have time to start with an 'easier' dog and work my way up. I thought if I was ever going to have my bulldog, I better just go for it, and I am so glad I did. She is just perfect, and I love her to death! She's elderly, stubborn, arthritic, and has a displaced kneecap, but we get along just fine. She's also bigger than most English bulldogs (70 pounds). I think there may be some boxer in there somewhere. She may be the only dog I ever have, so I hope she has a long, healthy life.
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BaileeJean, This is an adorable dog:) What a lover:) Thanks for sharing the pic with us;) and especially the story:) I'm 62 now, and kind of the opposite. Haven't been able to have another dog for about 7 years, and now, I'm moving into a location where I can have another dog to love:) denise:)
 
SeaBreeze said:
This is my boy Hans when he was younger, he's a big Standard Schnauzer 65+ pounds. He's 12 1/2 now and in poor health, don't know how long he'll be around, but he's been a smart, loyal family member. Me, hubby and the cat love him very much. :love_heart:

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What a sweet looking boy! So sorry to hear he's in poor health.
 
ClassicRockr said:
Just happened across this Thread, even though it is an older one, and just wondered who now has a Shih Tzu? Some of the members on this Thread I haven't seen before. We plan on getting a puppy Shih Tzu sometime later this year. We've seen some nice looking pups on our local Craig's List. We have no problem paying a "rehoming fee". We just want one that has a current health certificate and up-to-date shot record. I'm retired and at home most of the time when my wife is working, so it will have a pal to play with.

Have had a dog before.

I absolutely LOVE dogs and "dog kisses" don't bother me. My wife has to get use to a dog before she wants those nice little "dog kisses".
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Shi tzus are such a good breed, but I am a fan of the mixed:) That doesn't mean I wouldn't love a pure-bred:) Yes, wet kisses have to be acceptable, LOL! Even those sneaky ones, LOL! Toney used to sneak one in on me, as I always tried hard to avoid them even though I loved her to pieces;)
 
Pappy said:
Former owner of a Shih Tzu and all I can say this dog will love you to death. They are the sweetest dog we ever owned and still miss her after 6 years. They are prone to eye problems due to their protruding eyes. Ours got an eye ulcer which took a while to clear up. When she was a puppy she had a bladder stone that had to be removed surgically with no after effects. Hope this helps.
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You're always a help, and a welcome addition to any thread Pappy:) I'm sorry your baby had healthy issues, my toney girl didn't have any til very late in her years. But, she was a mix, as you can tell from her pic later in this thread, denise:)
 

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