Baylee is adorable. I love her button nose. But anyone considering adopting her should know: a schnoodle will grow to 15-20 pounds - still not heavy, but 20 pounds is still twice the weight of 10 pounds. A healthy schnoodle will live between 10-16 years. I looked up this breed they're more likely to bark than other breeds because both sides (the poodle and the schnauzer) are barkers. The puppies are known to be energetic, and they NEED regular exercise. That means running around every day (at a dog park or in the yard), not just walking half a block down the street and playing fetch in your living room.
To the OP, At age 70, you would've been responsible for that dog until YOU are in your 80's or almost 90, and you say yourself your health is uncertain.
There's no loss quite like that of a beloved pet. Perhaps you would consider adopting a small older dog, one that's maybe already 5-7 years old, already trained, whose history has already shown that he or she has the temperament more suitable to your household and personal abilities.
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