Pomeranian

Pomeranian

Personality:

Cocky               Extroverted              Devoted             Affectionate                 Intelligent             Nosy

Needs:

Attention

Brushing

Problems:

Distrustful of Strangers

Bark

Needs Supervision when with Children

Heavy Shedding

Good Things:

Easy to Train

Lap Dog

Guard Dog

Good with Other Dogs (Doesn't know he's tiny, so 

                                                  needs supervising.)

Wants:

Please Owner

Lean New Tricks

Do Everything with You

Health:

Luxating Patellas

Hypothyroidism

Coat Loss Problems

Collapsing Tracheas Hypoglycemia

Heart Problems

Seizures

Eye Issues

Hip Dysplasia

Ideal Owner:

Singles

Seniors

Apartment dwellers

Couch potatoes

Celebrities

Height:

6-12 in

Weight:

3-7 lb

Life Span:

12-15

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Personality:

Affectionate                 Devoted                Gentle                   Friendly                Energetic                  Playful

Dignified                      Graceful

Needs:

Leash or Fence

Daily Walk

Problems:

Shed

Non-Canine

Good Things:

Easy Train

Love Children

Other Dogs

Wants:

Lapdog

Health:

Syringomyelia

Hereditary Eye Disease

Dislocating Kneecaps

Back Troubles

Ear Infections

Hearing or Deafness Trouble

Hip Dysplasia

Overeat Heart Problems

Ideal Owner:

Singles

Seniors

Families

Outdoorsy types

Height:

12-13 in

Weight:

10-18 lb

Life Span:

9-14

Notes:

They do not cope well with being left alone for long periods of time.  

Great Dane

Great Dane

Personality:

Gentle                Friendly                   Docile                 Playful                 Peaceful                 Devoted 

Companion        Reserved                 Confident             Loving

Needs:

Daily Long Walk

Brushing

Problems:
Shedding

Good Things:

Loves People

Watch Dogs

Don't Bark Much

Other Animals

Easy Trained

Wants:

Take Naps with You

Health:

Bloat

Osteosarcoma

Wobbler's Disease

Heart Issues

Autoimmune Issues

Cherry Eye

HOD

GDCA

Cataracts

Hip Dysplasia

Hypothyroidism

Ideal Owner:

Singles

Active, sporty types

Families with older children

Strong people 

Height:

31-36 in

Weight:

110-175 lb

Life Span:

8-13

Siberian Husky

Siberian Husky

Personality:

Agreeable               Alert                Outgoing                 Friendly                Intelligent               Stubborn

Loving                    Gentle              Active

Needs:

Daily Long Run

Companion and Attention

Brushing

Problems:

Howl (No bark)

Cats (May kill cat even if raised with it)

Hard Dog to Train

Shedding

Good Things:

Other Dogs

Loves People

Guard Dog

Wants:

Dig

Run (Escape Artists)

Health:

Hip Dysplasia

Eye Problems

Ideal Owner:

Singles

Families with older children

Active, sporty types

Cold-weather dwellers  

Height:

20-24 in

Weight:

35-60 lb

Life Span:

12-15

German Shorthaired Pointer

German Shorthaired Pointer

Personality:

Bold              Powerful                Intelligent                  Resourceful                 Resilient                Loyal

Amiable         Even-tempered      Kind                         Affectionate                Active      

Needs:

Fast Long Daily Walks

Problems:

Chaser (cats and small animals)

Heavy Shedding

Good Things:

Love Children

Other Dogs

Average Training Effort

Cats

Want:

Hunt

Swim

Health:

Skin Problems

Hip Dysplasia

Thyroid Problems

Dwarfism

Ideal Owner:

Families with older children

Active Singles

Outdoorsy types

Sporting Enthusiasts  

Height:

23-28 in

Weight:

44-75 lb

Life Span:

13-14

Doberman Pinscher

Doberman Pinscher

Personality:

Obedient            Loyal                 Loving               Fearless                 Outgoing             Bold       
Protective           Tough                Devoted

Needs:

Leader

Daily Long Walk

Problems:

Sheds

Good Things:

Guard Dog

Children

EASYEST of Dogs to Train
Cats (if raised with or disciplined to not chase)
Other Dogs of Opposite Gender

Wants:

Cuddle

Health:

Cervical Spondylitis

Skin Issues

Bloat

Hip Dysplasia

Congenital Heart Defects

Ideal Owner:

Singles

Active, sporty types

Experienced dog handlers

A-type personalities

Height:

24-28 in

Weight:

66-88 lb

Life Span:

12-13

Notes:

He will need to be by your side.

Rottweiler

Rottweiler

Personality:

Bold                  Devoted                 Powerful                     Laid-back                 Task-oriented             

Strong               Loyal                     Good-natured             Steady                       Alert

Self-assured     Obedient

Needs:

Leader

Daily Walk

Problems:

Sheds a little

May Snore

Good Things:

Great with Kids

Great Guard Dog

Easy Training

Doesn't Bark Much

OK with Cats and Other Dogs

Wants:

Around You

Health:

ACL Damage

Hip Dysplasia

Entropion

May Overeat

Ideal Owner:

Singles

Experienced dog handlers

Active, sporty types

A-type personalities

Outdoorsy types

Height:

24-26 in

Weight:

85-100 lb

Life Span:

10-12