What the Wisest Dogs in the World Know

Photographer Nancy LeVine shares portraits of endearing elderly canines in her new book Senior Dogs Across America—which remind us of the lessons that are often learned with some age.

They Are Never Too Busy to Take a Break

Name: Cooper
Age: 15 years old
Hometown: New York, New York

Photo: Reprinted from Senior Dogs Across America by Nancy LeVine. Copyright © 2016 by Nancy LeVine. Published by Schiffer Publishing.

They Value Lifelong Friends

Names: Englebert, Hercules and climber Eeoyore
Ages: Englebert, 9 years old; Hercules, 17 years old; Eeoyore, 14 years old
Hometown: Denver, Colorado

Photo: Reprinted from Senior Dogs Across America by Nancy LeVine. Copyright © 2016 by Nancy LeVine. Published by Schiffer Publishing.

They Recognize That Keeping Active and Involved Matters

Name: Ginger
Age: 12 1/2 years old
Hometown: Devils Tower, Wyoming

Photo: Reprinted from Senior Dogs Across America by Nancy LeVine. Copyright © 2016 by Nancy LeVine. Published by Schiffer Publishing.

They Can Find Solitude in Everyday Places

Name: Joon
Age: 16 years old
Hometown: Sandwich, Massachusetts

Photo: Reprinted from Senior Dogs Across America by Nancy LeVine. Copyright © 2016 by Nancy LeVine. Published by Schiffer Publishing.

They Know There's No Place Like Home

They Never Underestimate the Importance of a Good Bed

Name: Rex
Age: 18 years old
Hometown: Seattle, Washington

Published 06/22/2016