Elderly people are almost like children and need a lot of care and love during this phase of life. It's the duty of others in the family to take good care of them and do something for them which would make them happy, keep them busy at the same time and prevent them from getting bored.
Adopting a pet can be a great idea as they can prove to be a good company and protection for the elderly. Here are the best dog breeds for all the grandpas and grandmoms.
1. Cocker Spaniel
Origin: USA
Size Type: Medium Sized Dog Breeds
Breed Group: Sporting dog breeds (AKC)
Life span: 12 -15 years
Temperament: Outgoing, Social, Even Tempered, Trusting, Joyful, Merry
Height: Male - 14-16 inches (37-39 cm), Female - 14-14 inches (34-37 cm)
Weight: 7-14 kg
Colors: Black, Red, Tan, Silver, Brown, Tri-color, White & Buff
2. Pomeranian
Origin: Germany, Poland
Size Type: Small & Tiny dog breeds
Breed Group: Toy dog breeds (AKC)
Life span: 12 -16 years
Temperament: Active, Playful, Intelligent, Sociable, Friendly, Extrovert
Height: 8 - 12 inches
Weight: 3 - 7 pounds
Colors: Black, Tan, Brown, White, Orange, Grey-shaded
3. Pug
Origin: China
Size Type: Small & Little & Tiny Dog Breeds
Breed Group: Toy dog breeds (AKC)
Life span: 12 -15 years
Temperament: Playful, Stubborn, Attentive, Sociable, Clever, Charming, Docile, Quiet
Height: 25 - 28 cm
Weight: 6 - 8 kg
Colors: Fawn, Black, Apricot, Silver Fawn
4. Schnauzer
Origin: Germany
Size Type: Small dog breeds
Breed Group: Terrier dog breeds (AKC)
Life span: 12 -15 years
Temperament: Intelligent, Alert, Friendly, Obedient, Fearless, Spirited
Height: Male - 12 to 14 in (30 to 36 cm), Female - 12 to 14 in (30 to 36 cm)
Weight: Male - 12 to 20 lb (5.4 to 9.1 kg), Female - 12 to 18 lb (5.4 to 8.2 kg)
Colors: Black, White, Black & Silver, Salt & Pepper
 5. Scottish Terrier
Origin: Scotland
Size Type: Small dog breeds
Breed Group: Terrier Dog Breeds (AKC)(UKC)
Life span: 12 - 15 years
Temperament: Alert, Quick, Independent, Self-assured, Playful, Feisty
Height: Male - 25-28 cm, Female - 25-28 cm
Weight: Male - 8.5-10 kg, Female - 8-9.9 kg
Colors: Brindle, Black, Wheaten
6. Shih Tzu
Origin: China
Size Type: Small dog breeds
Breed Group: Toy dog breeds (AKC)
Life span: 10 -15 years
Temperament: Happy, Active, Playful, Gentle, Intelligent, Outgoing, Clever, Alert, Friendly, Independent, Courageous, Lively, Spunky
Height: Male - 20-28 cm  (7.9-11 in), Female - 20-28 cm  (7.9-11 in)
Weight: Male - 4-7.25 kilograms (8.8-16.0 lb), Female - 4-7.25 kilograms (8.8-16.0 lb)
Colors: Liver, Brindle, Black, Blue, White, Black & White, GOLD, Dark Brown, Light Brown, Liver & White
6. Yorkshire Terrier
Origin: England
Size Type: Small & Tiny dog breeds
Breed Group: Toy dog breeds (AKC)
Life span: 13-16 years
Temperament: Intelligent, Independent, Courageous, Confident, Bold
Height: 7.5-9 inches
Weight: 3.5-8 pounds
Colors: Black & Tan, Blue & Tan, Black & GOLD, Blue & Gold