The Perfect Dog for the Over 50's 
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| The CKCS could be called the ideal house pet. It has a sweet nature,gentle,playful,willing to please,affectionate and quiet. Friendly to others,pets and people. Needs daily moderate exercise and its' long coat brushed every other day. Very trainable. Tip Credibility: 6 (Best Tip!) |
| It's not just about breed when it comes to pets for mature adults, you also need to consider the age of the dog, his temperament and the amount of upkeep. Puppies need a lot of care regardless of breed and most dogs will mellow with age. Tip Credibility: 5 |
| In my opinion the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel makes the perfect pet for the mature and elderly. They are small enough to be a good lap dog for hours if needed. Can be kept mainly indoors, well behaved and cheap to feed and have an absolutely lovely natu Tip Credibility: 4 |
| There is no doubt that Cavaliers make wonderful pets. But they do like their food, so if they are lap sitters for much of the time, reduce their food intake for a happier, healthier dog that will live longer. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Cavs are not just a 'pretty face' as the 45 second video I have here of a young dog 'strutting his stuff' He even has his own website with product he has posed for www.CoopertheSuperDog.com You can train your dog like this, with a clicker. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Take a look at the new breed of Silken Windhounds http://www.SilkenWindhounds.org . Clean, obedient, attractive, moderate size, non barking and non biting. They are another perfect pet for adults or even families with children. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Some suitable dogs for elderly people are discussed at http://www.infobarrel.com/Top_Dog_Breeds_for_the_Elderly. Dogs are great companions for older people but NEVER buy a dog for ANYONE without first consulting them. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Match your energy level to your dog's and investigate upkeep. For example, Maltese need little exercise but require daily grooming. Some dogs shed excessively; others are prone to health problems. To avoid overvaccinating & poor food, see Dogs4Dogs.com. Tip Credibility: 3 |
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