Small in stature but big in personality, Maltese is the perfect breed for seniors. Their cute looks are easy and fun to maintain, which can keep a senior person busy without being a task that’s too difficult to accomplish.
They don’t require too much maintenance and certainly don’t require heavy-duty exercise.
Walking these dogs for 10-15 minutes every day is enough physical activity for the breed and all the more reason for a senior person to keep active.
Maltese are easy going, friendly and excellent companion dogs. They like to show affection and given that they grow up to 8 to 10 inches tall they won’t knock anyone over. At under 10 pounds they can do practically no harm when they start jumping around as they can’t physically push anyone.
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Last but not least, these dogs are hypoallergenic and don’t shed compared to other small breeds, such as Pugs, for instance, making them one of the best breeds for seniors.