Culture and Lifestyle Pets 10 Loving Dogs that Make Good Pets for Seniors By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on August 9, 2022 Fact checked by Jillian Dara Fact checked by Jillian Dara Jillian is a freelance writer, editor and fact-checker with 10 years of editorial experience in the lifestyle genre. In addition to fact-checking for Southern Living, Jillian works on multiple verticals across Dotdash-Meredith, including TripSavvy, The Spruce, and Travel + Leisure. brand's fact checking process Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Courtesy Getty Images We love our furry four-legged friends like family (sometimes even more!). We don't call dogs man's best friend for no reason. Our canine companions are special parts of our lives—from childhood through adulthood. As we get older, smaller dogs may be a better fit for our lifestyles. Lovable, low-maintenance breeds like pugs or pekingeses want to stick right by our sides all day long. Instead of a puppy, consider adopting a senior dog who's gotten her adolescent energy out and wants a low-key lifestyle. Here, 10 loving dogs that make great pets for seniors. 01 of 10 Pug Getty Images 02 of 10 Shih Tzu Getty Images 03 of 10 Miniature Schnauzer Getty Images 04 of 10 Yorkshire Terrier Getty Images 05 of 10 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Getty Images 06 of 10 French bulldog Getty Images 07 of 10 Pekingese Getty Images 08 of 10 Chihuahua Getty Images 09 of 10 Pembroke Welsh Corgi Getty Images 10 of 10 Maltese Getty Images Glamorous malteses show off long white coats (crowned usually with a pretty bow on top). This breed is known for its gentle disposition. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit