When all the kids have left the home to start their own journey through life, no one wants to live in an empty house. Here are the 12 best dogs to be your companion through the golden years of life. They're not ranked so whichever one you choose they will make a great friend and a trusted companion. |
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1. The Boston Terrier
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The Boston Terrier is a lively, highly intelligent, smooth coated, short-headed, compactly built, short-tailed, well balanced dog, brindle, seal or black in color and evenly marked with white. The head is in proportion to the size of the dog and the expression indicates a high degree of intelligence. "Boston terriers are bred to be companion dogs," says Dane LaJoye, president of the Boston Terrier Club of America. "They like nothing more than to be with their owner, on the sofa watching TV, or curled up next to their owner in bed. The breed is happy-go-lucky and playful, yet attentive to their owners' needs."
- Similar to - Pug, French Bulldog, Boxer
- Weight - 15–25 lb
- Life span - 11-13 years
2. The Maltese
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The Maltese is a toy dog covered from head to foot with a mantle of long, silky, white hair. He is gentle-mannered and affectionate, eager and sprightly in action, and, despite his size, possessed of the vigor needed for the satisfactory companion. Maltese are bred to be cuddly companion dogs and even as a Maltese ages, their energy level and playful demeanor remain fairly constant.
- Similar to Chihuahua, Chinese Crested, Yorkshire Terrier
- Weight - (M) 3-8 lbs - (F) 2-7 lbs
- Life span 12-15 Years
3. Chihuahua
A graceful, alert, swift-moving compact little dog with saucy expression, and with terrier-like qualities of temperament.The breed tends to be fiercely loyal to one particular guardian and in some cases may become over protective of the person, especially around other people or animals
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4. Yorkshire Terrier
That of a long-haired toy terrier whose blue and tan coat is parted on the face and from the base of the skull to the end of the tail and hangs evenly and quite straight down each side of body. The body is neat, compact and well proportioned. The dog's high head carriage and confident manner should give the appearance of vigor and self-importance.
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5. Pomeranian
The Pomeranian is a compact, short-backed, active toy dog of Nordic descent. The double coat consists of a short dense undercoat with a profuse harsh-textured longer outer coat. The heavily plumed tail is one of the characteristics of the breed. It is set high and lies flat on the back. He is alert in character, exhibits intelligence in expression, is buoyant in deportment, and is inquisitive by nature. The Pomeranian is cocky, commanding, and animated as he gaits. He is sound in composition and action.
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6. Shih Tzu
The Shih Tzu is a sturdy, lively, alert toy dog with long flowing double coat. Befitting his noble Chinese ancestry as a highly valued, prized companion and palace pet, the Shih Tzu is proud of bearing, has a distinctively arrogant carriage with head well up and tail curved over the back. Although there has always been considerable size variation, the Shih Tzu must be compact, solid, carrying good weight and substance.
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