And our winner for the best dog breed for seniors is the docile Shih Tzu. This breed looks like royalty, and they expect to be treated as such, too. We're kidding, but this breed would be happy to spend all their time indoors with you, with a few short outings to stretch their legs of course. As a bonus, Shih Tzus are very low shedders. They're a perfect combo of calm, loving, and active for senior owners.
Quick Tip
All dogs need walks regardless of their size, but small, low-energy breeds tend to only need about 30 minutes of exercise each day.