Best breed for older people

[FruHagen]

Hi all,

I am looking to get a dog for my Mum who is 80 but active. Anyone have any input on good breeds that enjoy constant company, short daily walks (30 mins x 2) and are good lap dogs?

She has a nice house, garden, loads of time and can walk daily but not for really long hikes/walks.

Ideally we would like an older dog - out of the puppy phase as that would be too much for her.
4 years and older.

Any thoughts welcome

Whippets all the way. Best dogs EVER! Fewer health issues than many other breeds. They don’t shed, dribble, yap or demand hours of walks. Fabulously loyal.

Bichon
Yorkie
Small staffy

The 2 Jack Russell's I know are very loyal and affectionate and like to have their 'person'. It's a stereotype to say they are all yappy. Very hardy and easy to look after.

whippets can run fast, including running into barbed wire fences
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