Havanese dog

If one breed suits most retired households, it may well be this one. At 3 to 6 kg the Havanese is light enough to lift into a car yet sturdier than most toy dogs, it picks up polite lead manners readily, and a large UK study put its life expectancy at about 14 and a half years. The silky coat tangles without regular brushing, so many owners keep it in a short puppy cut. Ask the breeder about kneecap and liver screening.