"William Clodius" wrote in message:

How
large is their house and is it multistory or otherwise problematic for
older dogs?

It's your typical multistory townhouse. Plenty big, but lots of stairs.
However, my dogs do just fine there, and they aren't spring chicken exactly.

How will their yard be set up? If they have a fence is it
easy to dig under, jump over, or climb? Do they live in the mid-Atlanic
region or is the climate unusually stressful for some breeds?

Yard is the size of a small deck. 6' privacy fenced. It might work for
emergency potty purposes, but not otherwise. They live fairly close to me,
so no harsh weather conditions (other than ice in winter and hotter than
hades heat in summer)

IF
she can stand it the most tolerant dog with kids might be the Neuf.

Are you kidding me? Drool + hair. It's the stuff her nightmares are made
of, I'm sure.

How do they feel about your brother's Boston Terrier? If they like him
wouw would they feel about a French Bulldog?

Everyone loves Shazzy. She's just that kind of dog. A larger Boston might
work, although I'm not sure about the energy levels.

I have really liked the personalities of the Shar-Peis I have met,, but
they do seem prone to eye and skin problems.

Plus, they tend to be dog aggressive.

Suja