French-bulldog
Doggie and Corgi ping
The other guys dog. We have a pick up your poop law here. That’ll be the day....
French-bulldog
This article is one woman’s opinion, or course. Nothing could have been easier to own and care for than my latest (large) Golden Retriever. And harder to lose when he passed at age 12. I did adopt him as an adult, but he was a gem. I sure miss him. It’s been almost a year now since I lost him to Pancreatic cancer. Just d—n!
My corgi mix is the world’s dumbest dog.
I swear she spends her days trying to figure out what she can do to get the other dog to kick her butt.
Drooly, low endurance, not that bright.
Best to find a young retriever adult at the low end of weights and keep them that way.
And if you miss being bossed around get a dachsund
I don't know about that. The teacup variant is fragile, but my two normal-sized Maltese are pretty tough.
Very low-energy, relaxed, low-maintenance dogs. Most sleep 16-18 hours a day and don't require anything more than a simple walk every day. They are quiet and rarely bark. Retired racers are highly socialized and get along most most breeds and all people.
Their best diet is raw meat, which costs no more than regular dog food. When they're fed a raw-meat diet, their teeth, gums and digestive system remains very healthy.
.....regardless he is an adorable little rat-dog with no teeth and his tongue hangs out. I'm beginning to love him.
My golden retriever/brittany spaniel was three when I adopted him two years ago. He was getting sick in the shelter environment. He healed very quickly at home, and he's a perfect house pet. He's a bit headstrong about walking behavior, but that challenge is good....for me and him.
Summary....if a dog is right for you, the dog will let you know. If you're a dog person, having a perfect dog companion will keep you young!
Shetland Sheepdogs are the way to go. They were previously known as “Shetland Collies”. Collie dog owners complained to the AKC that Shelties are not of the “Collie” species so that the AKC changed the name to “Shetland Sheep Dog”. Shelties are still the best house dog for older people. They are not as active as Border Collies and are self-disciplining. The only problem with them is that I heard a rumor that they are going to take over the world next week! ;-)
My wife and I own two Chihuahuas......life is never dull as they have successfully house trained us. The dog whisperers’ head would explode as they as pets are pretty much everything he advises against as is we as owners....spoiled rotten and proud of it!!!
Small, smart, beautiful silky coat that does not shed.
Bichon Frise - adorable, non-allergenic, small (15-20 lbs), not whiney.
For ease of maintenance I would recommend a spade short hair dachshund. For politeness and gentleness, but higher maintenance, a spade long haired dachshund.
However, small dogs are contraindicated if there are visual problems with looking down.
Approaching seventy-three, my concern is that I will die before they do, particularly the Akita mix, Princess. She is the most devoted. She seems to recognize my declining physical condition and tries to help. Every morning, when I have to descend three steps to go turn on the internet in my wife's adjacent art studio, Princess is there to help me. She stands still so that I can lean on her shoulders. I can still get down the stairs without her, but her efforts to help are comforting.
Should something bad happen to one of our dogs, whom I would be unable to carry to the car, we have a worker who could do so. Also, there is a vet with a truck full of medical and lab equipment who could come and render assistance.