What is the best dog that would be good with a disabled young adult and doesn't need a great amount of care?

Answer 1

German Shepard....they're very loving and protective of their owner. They can be easily trained and taken care of.

Answer 2

I agree that all dogs need care, some more than others.. but depending on the type of disability the person has, would depend on the size and type of dog you would want..if you need a dog to be of some sort of help for the person is the biggest question to ask yourself. or if they just want the companionship, i would say a small dog, that they can hold in their lap and that they can pick up. I have 2 west highland white terriers, and they are great small dogs, they just have to be groomed every 5-6 weeks by a professional, is the only set back and an occasional bath. but they have very little shedding or pet dander. again,it all depends on a persons disability as to what you need.

Answer 3

sometimes the Guide Dog association have dogs which do not "make the grade" as guide dogs for the blind. These dogs make excellent companion pets as they have had all the training and are placid and good tempered. Maybe give the Guide Dog association in your area a call?
Good Luck. I know the young adult in the question will greatly benefit from having a loyal friend and companion.

Answer 4

All dogs need a great amount of care, but you might want to check into getting a service dog or companion dog.

Answer 5

I have a strange suggestion, but it comes from experiance, my sister is disabled, and blind, and her and my father own a bassett hound.... they are really gentle and loving, and best of all, short haired, and short on legs, requireing less grooming or exercise. Check around for a reputable rescue maybe for a dog that is about 4-5 years old too. Good luck.

Answer 6

Go to a shelter and talk to the attendants. They spend a lot of time with the animals and get to know them well.
A large short haired dog shouldn't need too much care, but all dogs need the basics everyday. Food, water, walks, attention.
Good luck

Answer 7

There are many different breeds that are good for a disabled person. Check into companions a lot of hospitals and doctors have lists of places that donate the training and specigfic needs for that person.

Answer 8

Retired racing greyhounds are a very low-maintenance breed. Greyhounds are a single-coated short haired breed. They shed minimally, usually in Spring/Fall. They also have low excercise requirements. As sprinters they have very short bursts of energy - 10 minutes of playing is usually followed by 4 hours of napping. They are nicknamed the '45mph couch potato' because they sleep 18-20 hour per day.

Answer 9

A basenji is rumored to be a non-sheding and non-barking dog. If trained correctly they will use a litter box, a pee-pee pad, or will learn to go outside. Also training will keep them from being over aggressive and too high sprung for a disable person.

Answer 10

first of all, all dogs need great amount of care. they are a big responsibility..but if you are looking for a dog specifically trained to help children....check out the link

http://www.caninesforkids.org/

Answer 11

Ok labs need alot of attention, they love the water and love to run... they are made to hunt trust me I live in texas and have 2 labs. Try getting a smaller dog, or even a cat...