My mother (70) has recently had to have her golden retriever put to sleep.She is devistated she is a widow so the dog and cat are very important company for her.
She is considering getting a new dog but as she is now older is unsure what breed. She is a lifetime Labrador and retriever owner so likes the big soppy dogs but feels a large dog is too much at her age.
So what are good smaller breeds?
Must be good with cats and small children
She doesn’t Like terriers or small snappy dogs
Spaniels are probably too lively although she does like cocker spaniels
Does a breed like a smaller labrador exist?
She is watching rescue centres but most of the dogs have issues and as it must be safe with children she is reluctant to take any risks. She has always trained her dogs to perfection from puppy’s so a badly behaved older dog will be a massive no for her.
Any good suggestions? I think as a family we can’t see past the lab/ retriever types.