I didn't think about it when we first saw Dixie. I later realized that this three-legged beagle is perfect for a senior citizen.
She can't pull powerfully as Lady (passed in 2016) did. Even when Lady was a senior pooch, she could still pull away from you, or she could drag you down.
Dixie can't do that. She pulls, of course, but she's less of a danger.
And while Lady was always looking for something to do, Dixie is lazy and sleeps most of the time. So she's a perfect companion for a 60- or 70-something person.
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