2006-10-21 05:57:54 · 16 answers · asked by danielle l 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
An older dog rescued from a shelter, as this will be more settled than a boisterous pup, and an older person will have more time to devote to a dog thats maybe had a hard life, they can enjoy their twilight years together taking it easy.
2006-10-21 06:00:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This so heavily depends on the activity level on the person in question.
One thing to consider is that the dog might out live the owner at this age (sorry to bring a sad thought, but it can happen). So I would hope that anyone who is taking in a new dog in this age frame will prepare for the worst and make sure the dog will still have a home if they do not out live their 4 legged friend.
2006-10-21 08:35:12 · answer #2 · answered by Shadow's Melon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A small dog like, A Bichon Frise,Cocker Spaniel,pomeranian(this is my favorite),a pug(ugly but in a cute way),West Highland Terrier(westie) these dogs are beautiful and have such a great attitude,and last but not least a Yorkshire Terrier.They say that if you give a older person a dog they live longer,because they have one more reason to get up everyday.
2006-10-21 06:08:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Miniature Schnausers do great with older folks if they start as pups cuz then they will easily learn to be gentle. If they are around children a lot they get to where they like to be preety jumy. Still they are plenty smart enough to be different with different people it just takes a while for them to learn bout 2 weeks. They really love on a person when they come back into their area even if just gone an hour.
2006-10-21 06:10:44 · answer #4 · answered by ronnysox60 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends upon the person.
Are they still running 5k marathons?
Travelling all over?
Staying home but out in the garden and active in things around town?
Confined to the house with illness?
Sheeesh....the person's age had far less to do with it that their activity level and lifestyle.
My grandfather always had English Bulldogs (now Bulldogs) and Welsh Corgis - Pembroke (now just Corgi-Pembroke.) He still had them when he died at 93.
We have one member of our kennel club that is still training and competeing her Labs in field trial competitions which means out in the water, in the mud, hiking through fields and shooting guns - and she just turned 70!
Why don't you ask What "brand" of dog is best for a person in their 20s as opposed to their 40s.
By the way - dogs are BREEDS not brands. Too much TV advertising and a consumer culture.
2006-10-21 06:04:39 · answer #5 · answered by ann a 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't brand a dog. However, many breeds are good for older people. Look at a shelter for an adult animal that has already been housebroken and is relatively calm.
2006-10-21 06:00:39 · answer #6 · answered by Jenyfer C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are so many factors to consider.
I first thought Pug because they are pretty passive and need alot of love and attention but then decided against that because of their inability to handle heat (most generally elderly people stay cold all the time and keep there home tooooo hot).
Poodle perhaps?
Yorkie?
Anyone have any comments on those two breeds?
2006-10-21 06:10:18 · answer #7 · answered by Christie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say a dachshund. I say that because I have three my self and they are very protective, but Labs are also very protective I have two, had three (one had to be put down after being hit by a car). My dogs are very protective when somebody drives by or knocks on the door. They can also tell when something is wrong.
2006-10-21 06:04:39 · answer #8 · answered by Jennifer P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stuffed! Or at least very tame and gentle dog..
In Florida a recued Greyhound is a very grateful dog.
Also, an Italian miniature Greyhound is terrific.
No shedding.
2006-10-21 06:01:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sony Aibo
2006-10-21 06:02:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋