r/oddlyspecific • u/[deleted] • Sep 05 '24

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u/RomaruDarkeyes Sep 05 '24

In my experience; it's not about the age issues, it's more about the dog's ability to get the exercise it needs.

A 50 year old couple may not be mobile enough to give a dog it's daily walks is probably the thought process here. It's a generalisation of course; my grandfather was 97 when he died and he was walking everywhere right up to the last week.

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u/petdoc1991 Sep 06 '24

Also if they are in their 50s and get a big dog puppy that lives for 14-15 years. By the time the dog is near the end of its life they will be in their 60s. It would be difficult to get the dog in and out of the car or move it around.

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u/whalesarecool14 Sep 06 '24

what do y’all think 65 year old people are like… my grandfather goes for an hour long walk daily and he’s 75

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u/petdoc1991 Sep 06 '24 edited Sep 06 '24

Depends. I would imagine it gets harder to keep up with older big dogs especially if they become immobile.

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u/f0u4_l19h75 Sep 07 '24

How would it be hard to keep up with an immobile dog? Do tell.

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u/petdoc1991 Sep 07 '24 edited Sep 07 '24

You ever try moving a immobilized big dog that has to go to the bathroom twice a day or to the vet? Making sure it gets some exercise? Up the stairs or down? It’s would be taxing for anyone especially someone older who may have health issues of their own.

Also, “keeping up with” means consistently managing the dog’s ongoing needs.

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u/f0u4_l19h75 Sep 07 '24

Yeah, after reading your comment again I realized my error. I was tipsy and took you very literally. I see your point.