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10 Best Dog Breeds for Seniors & Retirees

Calm, low-energy, and affectionate dogs perfect for senior citizens and retirees.

1

Pekingese

Opinionated · Loyal · Affectionate

Small · 7–14 lbs · 12–14 yrs

2

Clumber Spaniel

Gentle · Loyal · Amusing

Medium · 55–85 lbs · 10–12 yrs

3

Shar-Pei

Loyal · Independent · Calm

Medium · 45–60 lbs · 8–12 yrs

4

Chow Chow

Dignified · Bright · Serious

Medium · 45–70 lbs · 8–12 yrs

5

Basset Hound

Patient · Low-key · Charming

Medium · 40–65 lbs · 12–13 yrs

6

Pug

Charming · Mischievous · Loving

Small · 14–18 lbs · 13–15 yrs

7

Japanese Chin

Elegant · Loyal · Cat-like

Small · 7–11 lbs · 10–12 yrs

8

French Bulldog

Playful · Adaptable · Alert

Small · 16–28 lbs · 10–12 yrs

9

Chinese Crested

Affectionate · Alert · Playful

Small · 8–12 lbs · 13–18 yrs

10

Bulldog

Calm · Courageous · Friendly

Medium · 40–50 lbs · 8–10 yrs

11

Shih Tzu

Affectionate · Happy · Outgoing

Small · 9–16 lbs · 10–18 yrs

12

Yorkshire Terrier

Spirited · Affectionate · Feisty

Small · 4–7 lbs · 11–15 yrs

13

Puggle

Sweet · Playful · Social

Small · 15–30 lbs · 10–15 yrs

14

Skye Terrier

Courageous · Good-tempered · Loyal

Small · 35–45 lbs · 12–14 yrs

15

Tibetan Terrier

Affectionate · Sensitive · Clever

Medium · 20–24 lbs · 15–16 yrs

16

Sussex Spaniel

Friendly · Calm · Cheerful

Medium · 35–45 lbs · 13–15 yrs

17

Lowchen

Affectionate · Outgoing · Positive

Small · 15 lbs · 13–15 yrs

18

Cavapoo

Gentle · Affectionate · Playful

Small · 9–25 lbs · 12–15 yrs

19

Xoloitzcuintli

Loyal · Calm · Alert

Medium · 10–55 lbs · 13–18 yrs

20

Bedlington Terrier

Gentle · Loyal · Energetic

Small · 17–23 lbs · 11–16 yrs

21

Glen of Imaal Terrier

Gentle · Spirited · Loyal

Small · 32–40 lbs · 10–15 yrs

22

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Independent · Determined · Affectionate

Small · 18–24 lbs · 12–15 yrs

23

Sealyham Terrier

Outgoing · Calm · Adaptable

Small · 23–24 lbs · 12–14 yrs

24

Japanese Spitz

Playful · Loyal · Smart

Small · 10–25 lbs · 12–14 yrs

25

Petit Brabancon

Alert · Curious · Affectionate

Small · 8–12 lbs · 12–15 yrs

26

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Gentle · Affectionate · Graceful

Small · 12–18 lbs · 12–15 yrs

27

Dachshund

Clever · Stubborn · Playful

Small · 16–32 lbs · 12–16 yrs

28

Havanese

Outgoing · Funny · Intelligent

Small · 7–13 lbs · 14–16 yrs

29

Pomeranian

Lively · Bold · Inquisitive

Small · 3–7 lbs · 12–16 yrs

30

Boston Terrier

Friendly · Bright · Amusing

Small · 12–25 lbs · 11–13 yrs

31

Maltese

Gentle · Playful · Charming

Small · 4–7 lbs · 12–15 yrs

32

Chihuahua

Charming · Graceful · Sassy

Small · 2–6 lbs · 14–16 yrs

33

Bichon Frise

Playful · Curious · Peppy

Small · 12–18 lbs · 14–15 yrs

34

Lhasa Apso

Confident · Smart · Comical

Small · 12–18 lbs · 12–15 yrs

35

Whippet

Calm · Affectionate · Playful

Medium · 25–40 lbs · 12–15 yrs

36

Scottish Terrier

Confident · Independent · Spirited

Small · 18–22 lbs · 12 yrs

37

Italian Greyhound

Playful · Alert · Sensitive

Small · 7–14 lbs · 14–15 yrs

38

Keeshond

Friendly · Lively · Outgoing

Medium · 35–45 lbs · 12–15 yrs

39

Greyhound

Gentle · Noble · Independent

Large · 60–70 lbs · 10–13 yrs

40

Affenpinscher

Confident · Fearless · Funny

Small · 7–10 lbs · 12–15 yrs

41

Cockapoo

Friendly · Outgoing · Happy

Small · 12–25 lbs · 12–16 yrs

42

Coton de Tulear

Charming · Happy · Playful

Small · 8–15 lbs · 15–19 yrs

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