Scottish Terrier

Scottish Terrier

The Scottish Terrier shares a lot of similarities with his other Terrier cousins including Yorkshire Terrier and West Highland White Terrier. They share the good

Yorkshire Terrier

Yorkshire Terrier

Yorkshire Terriers have a big number of fans, especially among the older generation, thanks to his small size and suitability to apartment living. Are Yorkies

Havanese

havanese puppy on grass

Just like their cousin Maltese, Havanese are one of the brightest and happiest of toy breeds. But are they good for seniors? Let’s find out.

Shih Tzu

Shih tzu

Shih Tzus are not only ridiculously adorable to look at but they are also the perfect dogs for seniors to own. Are Shih Tzus good

French bulldog

As a senior or retiree, the “empty nest” syndrome can hit you pretty hard. But life doesn’t have to be dull when you can have

Bichon frise

portrait of bichon frise

Are bichon frises good for seniors? This fluffy dog breed has a lot of positive aspects for seniors: bichons are small, affectionate, and loving. They

Cocker spaniel

cocker spaniel dog with senior woman

For old people who don’t mind a slightly larger dog (usually around 20-30 pounds), the Cocker Spaniel can be a very good option. Are Cocker

Bolognese

bolognese dog on grass

Bolognese is related to his toy cousins Havanese, Maltese, and Bichon Frise and shares many similar traits. As evident from his name, he originated in

Maltese

maltese breed with older woman

Are Maltese good for seniors? Maltese need moderate exercise The Maltese breed is a somewhat lower energy dog. They are happy with a small walk

Boston terrier

boston terrier breed portrait

Are Boston terriers good for seniors? Older people and seniors appreciate Boston terrier dogs because these dogs often don’t bark much or require a lot