American Eskimo

American Eskimo

Lovingly called Eskies, American Eskimos are affectionate and people-oriented dogs who love companionship. An Eskie is a good fit for seniors who are more active

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

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

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

Pomeranian

pomeranian with senior woman

These spunky and spirited dogs look adorable with their fluffy coat. They are also very small in size (3-7 pounds) and easy to carry around.

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

Pug

pug sitting on senior people's laps

Pugs are small and sweet dogs with big expressive eyes and innocent faces that could melt the coldest of hearts. They are the perfect dogs