Having the companionship of a dog can enrich your golden years immeasurably, enhancing both your mental and physical health. In fact, AARP notes that dogs can reduce stress, loneliness, and depression, while increasing physical fitness, improving heart health, and boosting overall quality of life.

That’s why Embrace Pet Insurance spoke with Jacqueline Brister, DVM, a registered veterinarian and pet expert, to find out which dog breeds are best as you get older. “Prospective senior owners should research a breed to ensure maintenance, exercise, and grooming needs match their lifestyle,” Brister says. However, she notes that 10 breeds stand out as great pets for many people aged 55 and up.

1 English bulldog

“Kind but courageous, friendly but dignified,” Brister describes English bulldogs

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