What is a good dog breed for Seniors to own?

We recently 'inherited' a 3 year old rescue Pomeranian boy who is totally deaf
It was either us or euthanasia :cry: so we fronted up almost 6 months ago to pick him up
He has been a handful since but he and us are making headway with our 'signs' for him
His name is Domino and he is a Double Merle with the most beautiful blue eyes
Double Merles are a result of 2 blue eyed animals offspring and as always blue eyed animals are deaf
When a pet has blue eyes they are light sensitive and can get skin cancer but thanks to huz who enclosed
part of our back verandah Domino should not suffer with that awful problem
Indoor lighting makes Domino's eyes water continually
His face has a negative side and a positive side as one blue eye looks like it has eyeliner around it
and the other eye is pink and appears to be like an albino dog
This happens as a result of Puppy Mill Breeders 🤬 who are just in it for the money
They often breed 2 tiny dogs together to get the 'Teacup' dog too 🤬
He had so many 'owners' who could not manage to get along or even try but we are both retired and we have the time
My huz is a Dog Whisperer I reckon because he has worked marvels with Domino
Sometimes we watch Domino sleeping and he appears to be panting and paddling and apparently that is bad memories
I shudder to think how many bad memories and experiences he has had in his short 3 years
Pomeranians are too intelligent for their own good sometimes and they are barkers as is Domino
In one of the following photos he is squinting due to the flash I think

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Domino Dog. He is called Domino as he has dots on him like a Domino Tile :giggle:
 

SeaBreeze said:
My nephew absolutely loves the breed, he has just lost his last Cavalier to heart disease, they have a big issue with their hearts. He was on special medication and diet for a long time before he lost him. He is a puppy in this photo. My nephew has another young pup that he loves and is caring for very well, as his did his other dogs. They are such good companion dogs, very sweet and affectionate. I've only met them over the years at the off leash dog park, and they were always super calm and friendly....and cute.

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what a terrible loss for your nephew 😢
 
peramangkelder said:
We recently 'inherited' a 3 year old rescue Pomeranian boy who is totally deaf
It was either us or euthanasia :cry: so we fronted up almost 6 months ago to pick him up
He has been a handful since but he and us are making headway with our 'signs' for him
His name is Domino and he is a Double Merle with the most beautiful blue eyes
Double Merles are a result of 2 blue eyed animals offspring and as always blue eyed animals are deaf
When a pet has blue eyes they are light sensitive and can get skin cancer but thanks to huz who enclosed
part of our back verandah Domino should not suffer with that awful problem
Indoor lighting makes Domino's eyes water continually
His face has a negative side and a positive side as one blue eye looks like it has eyeliner around it
and the other eye is pink and appears to be like an albino dog
This happens as a result of Puppy Mill Breeders 🤬 who are just in it for the money
They often breed 2 tiny dogs together to get the 'Teacup' dog too 🤬
He had so many 'owners' who could not manage to get along or even try but we are both retired and we have the time
My huz is a Dog Whisperer I reckon because he has worked marvels with Domino
Sometimes we watch Domino sleeping and he appears to be panting and paddling and apparently that is bad memories
I shudder to think how many bad memories and experiences he has had in his short 3 years
Pomeranians are too intelligent for their own good sometimes and they are barkers as is Domino
In one of the following photos he is squinting due to the flash I think

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Domino Dog. He is called Domino as he has dots on him like a Domino Tile :giggle:
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Oh, he has such a beautiful face. He is lucky to have you and your husband to protect him.
 
My friend ever died in 2019. We were together for ten years pretty much 24x7. It was very painful. I thought about getting another puppy to raise. Fact is there is a good chance it would outlive me. I toyed with the idea of adopting a middle aged rescue. I also thought about getting a old age dog that needed some TLC. I came to the conclusion that I could not go through the heartbreak of losing another friend. I may change my mind but probably not. At this point I am glad I thought it through. I miss my little buddy though...:cry:
 
If I was going to get a dog it would be a French Bulldog. They're small to mid-sized.

But they're pretty active their first few years or so, and that could be a problem for me. Most days I'm ok but some days I can't walk or bend or get up and down from the floor so well.
 
I'm sorry your dog passed away. It's never easy.

I have a Shih Tzu. She is so laid back and loving and gentle. She doesn't always like every dog she encounters outside but some she adores! I think she is the best dog I could have ever gotten. I've had her 9 years now and she is 11. I think I will be devastated if she dies before I do.
 
My neighbors have the most darling little Shih Tzu! They can sit on the front porch with her and she never runs off.

If she's in her back yard and I let my dog out into her own large fenced in yard, the little Shih Tzu runs inside from fear. LOL My dog is a ten pound mini-dachshund, but with a very different personality.
 
Pitt Bull! They keeps door to door sales people, people collecting money, unwanted relatives who are too eager for you to die and are constantly coming around to see if you are still breathing and Jehovah Witness's away. Oh and buglars too hate them.
 

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I love dogs and would like to have one but my mom’s experience with having a dog in her senior years has made me reconsider.
She lived alone and had a small terrier type dog. As my mom developed mobility problems, the dog became a tripping hazard. It was very difficult for her to take the dog outside for potty breaks too. Not really fair to the dog to not get the exercise needed.
Also, a couple of mom’s unexpected hospitalizations left us in a tizzy over how/who to care for the dog back home alone.
When mom was 85, she was walking the dog on leash when the dog took off after a squirrel jerking mom to the ground and breaking her pelvis. Mom did recover but was left with even worse mobility and balance problems. Still the dog was a lot of companionship to her.

The dog passed away a few years ago. This past year I moved my mom in with me. Mom’s 88 now. She gets a lot of enjoyment from interacting with my cats. But I‘m still on guard about her tripping on one.
 
Murrmurr said:
If I was going to get a dog it would be a French Bulldog. They're small to mid-sized.

But they're pretty active their first few years or so, and that could be a problem for me. Most days I'm ok but some days I can't walk or bend or get up and down from the floor so well.
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I love those but they have health problems due to breeding
 
Packerjohn said:
Pitt Bull! They keeps door to door sales people, people collecting money, unwanted relatives who are too eager for you to die and are constantly coming around to see if you are still breathing and Jehovah Witness's away. Oh and buglars too hate them.
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I like pit bulls actually but too much dog for me!
 
Jan14 said:
My senior Chihuahua recently passed away. I love the breed but she wasn’t the best dog. Very hard to house train. Didn’t get along with the other animals. Very bossy. Looking for a small dog breed recommendation.
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Get one from the pound that needs love and a home. That is where I go and there are loads of dogs just waiting for your visit to see them.
 
It would be nice to have dog but the maintenance involved keeps me from it. I guess I'm just too practical minded.
 
Chet said:
It would be nice to have dog but the maintenance involved keeps me from it. I guess I'm just too practical minded.
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That’s why I’m trying to research for the best breed. Although a mutt sometimes is the best choice. I think the joy they bring is worth the maintenance and they help to keep us active.
 
The Best...and last...dog we had was a miniature poodle. We had him for 15 years....almost like our 3rd child. He was an excellent house dog, I still remember the day I had to take him to the vet, for the last time...due to his failing health. After that, we never wanted to have another pet.

However, one of the neighbors has a wonderful little beagle, and she comes over to spend the day with us when they go to work. If I ever wanted another dog, the beagle would be my first choice.
 

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