McAuliffe and her volunteers and therapy dogs visit Des Moines area senior care homes to make residents smile. McAuliffe saw firsthand how a therapy dog made her ailing mother smile while being hospitalized in her latter years.
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Developers created 16-28-pound companion dogs. Foodie dogs love cooking with you—bonus points for training them to sit and stay with homemade treats!!!! Despite the dangers of obesity, many choose food over exercise or the beach. Daily care for Frenchies takes hours.
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Shih tzus are great for seniors with time, energy, and resources for frequent dog spa appointments. The luxuriant curls of a shih tzu require frequent trims to be healthy, so keeping one at home may be like running a small spa.
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Bichon frise are cuddly puff balls perfect for reading the Sunday paper with. She's funny and loves movie nights on the couch, making her a great companion.
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For maintenance, most pugs have a black or brown double coat and shed often. If you're allergic to dogs, pugs may not be for you, although they don't need frequent grooming. Just bathe them a few times a month and wipe their wrinkles in the morning.
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It might take time to teach little schnauzers sudoku or the weekly crossword, but they love cerebral activity. With a pack of training cookies and a doggy puzzle for brain stimulation, you're ready to conquer the world with your new little best buddy.
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Doodles are wonderful for first-time dog owners, animal enthusiasts, and everyone in between. Looking for a lap dog to enjoy retirement with? Try the Maltipoo. Keeping their coat tangle-free requires only a comfortable place and a daily brush.
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Greyhound in Italian. Just joking. Don't tell anyone, but the Italian greyhound may be our favorite breed. Why? All the things we love about greyhounds in little! (Despite their size and name, they're a separate breed from greyhounds.)
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Due to their poodle and spaniel parents' superb genes, the Cavapoo and cockapoo are two of the most popular crossbreeds in the U.S. Shed-free coat? Check. Loyal? Check. Deformed ears? Check. Both breeds are colorful and ready to play!
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King Charles Spaniels were designed to adore their owners. This adorable pair was bred as lapdogs. Not much has changed over the years either.
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Pembroke Welsh corgis are popular pets that are as excellent at cuddling with grandkids as capturing mice. This corgi is perfect for singles who want a friendly, game-playing dog.
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Basset hounds hunt in groups, so if you have other dogs, they will get along and establish friends. Additionally, their drooping faces will make you grin.
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Since they need an hour of daily exercise, golden retrievers make great walking partners. Though terrifying, the hour may be exercised in 15- or 30-minute parts. Take goldens to the lake for water aerobics if you hate walking. Their sport is swimming.
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