Where did all the time go? In a blink of an eye, grandparents' hair turned white, but we didn't have a lot of time to spend with them, so we were getting old. Many friends want to buy dogs for the elderly, so what kind of dogs are suitable for the elderly? What should the elderly pay attention to when raising a dog?
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As we know, there are hundreds of kinds of pet dogs, and their personalities are also different. Some are naughty and lively, and they like a lot of exercise, while others are quiet and elegant, and they don't need much exercise.
Old people keep dogs in order to find companions and have some fun. When choosing dogs, old people should find dogs that are suitable for their own personality, hobbies and habits, so that they can enjoy themselves and not suffer from them. According to expert statistics, at present, the elderly who keep small dogs account for the majority.
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First of all, you must choose a pet dog with an easy-going personality and love to be close to people, because such a dog has a strong attachment to its owner, and its range of activities is always around its owner's side, so that it is more obedient and makes its owner feel concerned and needed at all times. Cheerful, athletic old people are suitable for choosing lively butterfly dogs and small dogs like Yorkshire, while quiet old people are suitable for keeping a bit lazy dogs like Bomei, Chihuahuas of two or three years old or Bugs.
The closer a pet's personality is to its owner, the more harmonious it will be to get along, and the easier it will be to cultivate the feelings between the owner and the pet.
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It's best to choose "mini dogs" that weigh less than 5kg, have a small appetite and are easy to get close to, such as Teddy, Jingba, Schnauzer, Chihuahua, Bomei, Butterfly Dog, Yorkshire, etc., because small dogs don't need too much exercise, and they won't find things for their owners because of their energy. Moreover, they have a small appetite, low feeding cost, easy carrying and management, and are very suitable for the elderly with limited physical energy.
If you like slightly older dogs, medium-sized dogs such as Golden Retriever and Border Collie (details) are also good choices.
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Generally speaking, don't choose dogs that are particularly difficult to take care of, because it takes physical strength to take care of dogs. If the heart can't do enough, both people and dogs will suffer. Therefore, when choosing a dog breed, the elderly should pay attention to the length of the hair. Short-haired dogs are easy to clean and comb, and are suitable for the frail elderly. Long-haired dogs need frequent bathing and careful grooming, and the elderly who like to groom their dogs can also get great fun from it.
Finally, I'd like to remind everyone that the elderly with waist and leg diseases need to be extra careful when walking their dogs. Pay attention to the following points. When dogs are excited and running, there are dog ropes that entangle their legs and feet to avoid tripping.