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Dogs Article at wikipedia

German Shepherds have great instincts and fertile minds. Lots of activity and exercise will make them happy. The benefits of a German Shepherd—loyalty, protectiveness and eagerness, to name a few—come from careful obedience training and authority.

Shih Tzu are a noble breed—sometimes translating into arrogance and haughtiness, other times into courageousness and politeness—but they are never too proud for a roll on the floor with a treasured squeaky toy. Though good family dogs, Shih Tzu are not especially good with very young children.

Pomeranians are little dogs with “big dog” personalities. While lively, friendly and fun, they can be slightly territorial. They grow very attached to their owners and can develop a protectiveness that makes them suspicious of strangers. Pomeranians can shed quite a bit and need daily brushing to prevent tangling.

Rottweilers are tough, strong dogs. And they know their own strength. Extremely energetic, Rottweilers love playing catch in the back yard, tagging along for a morning run or taking a big hike in the woods and A healthy Rottweiler can live as long as 12 years.

When getting a Great Dane, you must consider the obvious: These are enormous creatures. Great Danes need regular brushing and grooming. Since their size makes them difficult to bathe, regular inspections of the feet, ears, nose and eyes will also keep them tidy week-to-week and a healthy Great Dane can live as long as 13 years.

Make sure your dog has yummy and health dog food. There's a difference between a picky eater and a finicky eater. A picky eater will only occasionally refuse to eat and can be easily tempted with a slice of cheese added to his bowl. A finicky eater is what we deal with here, a dog who has decided he's giving up dog food for good.