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I'd like to help my brother find a medium sized, low maintenance, low shed dog. My brother is fairly fit, reasonably active, sole income earner and caregiver to his wife who has MS. She CAN walk, but with difficulty, and drags one leg. Previous dogs have been poodles, but they now want something less energetic and possibly slower moving. Can you suggest a breed or mix that might be suitable? I suggested looking at a rescue Greyhound, as I'm told they are quite placid in the house, or, (from my own experience,) a King Charles mix. I know all dogs are "individuals" but some characteristics are "general" to certain breeds. They have a house with a decent-sized, fenced, back yard
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Geefor
on Jul 18th 2011
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Just a thought....a woman with increasing disability would benefit from a service - able dog. A large calm Labrador with the willingness to train as a mobility assistant would be ideal.
CKC are cute and smart, but very active and not much help. Greyhounds are nice and calm, but I wouldn't count on training one as an assistant.
You would do best to go through rescue groups and find a dog being fostered in a home. Some are breed specific. Be up-front about the desire for a companion as well as training the dog to be useful. Most dogs would love the job!
Sonny
answered on 7/18/11.
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