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The dog breed of the day is Cane Corso

Cane Corso is also known as Corsi. The Cane Corso belongs to a subcategory of working breeds called mollosers dogs. Mollosus's name comes from the Molossi. Which is an ancient Greek tribe that was thought to have bred giant, big-boned guardian dogs. Which if you have seen a Cane Corso in person you would believe that they are giant dogs. Cane Corso is a dog that will require little to no grooming and will shed occasionally. Cane Corso is a very energetic dog which means they need to be a lot of playtimes.  Cane Corso is very easy to train dogs but should be put in obedience training because if not put in check they will run the household. Cane Corso also makes a great guard dog. they are alert and warry they are also protective of their pack. Cane Corso is a large bread and with most if not all large bread of dog they suffer from hip dysplasia. also because they are considered a deep-chested breed they also suffer from bloat which is a life-threatening stomach condition that owners of this bread of dog need to keep their eyes out for.

Pros: intelligent, loyal, eager to please, versatile, intensely loyal, energetic Cons: aggressive, energetic, and intelligent

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The dog breed of the day is Great Dane

The Great Dane is a pure breed dog that dates back thousands of years originally stemming off the mastiff family. They are famous for the size and noble appearance. They are one of the largest dog breeds standing at 30-36 inches tall when full grown weighing anywhere between 100 and 200 pounds. When standing on the hind legs the can be taller than the average person. Due to their size they were bred to hunt wild boar but over time they have forgotten their purpose and have become gentle giants. These giants are wonderful pets to have in any family. They are playful and affectionate towards children and other dogs. As with many dogs, Great Danes become territorial of their family and homes leading them to be good guard dogs. Intruders are put off by a dog as big as them. Though they aren’t known to be aggressive, their size and loud bark instills a sense of fear. Due to their large size, Great Danes are prone to many health issues resulting in a life span of 7-10 years.

Pros: Gentle, playful, easily trained, energetic

Cons: Health problems, an abundance of grooming needs, needs a lot of open space

Fun fact: The famous, hungry, talking dog known for solving mysteries is a Great Dane. Scooby-Doo made is debut on screens in 1969 entertaining people of all ages for decades. Unfortunately Scooby-Doo is a cartoon so don’t expect your Great Dane to talk or eat pizza.

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The dog breed of the day is the Rottweiler

The Rottweiler is yet another working dog with a bad reputation stemming from miss-understandings. In 18th century Germany they were employed to herd cattle until they were used in the military. They were among the first breeds to work on the battlefields. Due to their history in the military, they have become a well known guard dog with an unpredictable nature in new situations. Rottweilers require close attention and knowledgeable owners. Their household and training play a large part of their personalities. Rottweilers walk a fine line between protectiveness and aggressiveness. If they aren't carefully bred for a calm, intelligent temperament and properly socialized and trained, they can become overly protective. Standing at 27 inches tall and weighing anywhere betweneen 80-130 pounds this large dog has one of the shorter life spans from 8 to 10 years.

Pros: protective, hardworking, loyal, energetic

Cons: aggressive, large, over-protective, health issues

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The Dog Breed Of The Day is the Basset Hound.

The basset hound comes from the hound family. Their easily identified by their short stubby legs, their long dangeling ears, and their sad droopy eyes. As with most of the hound family; basset hounds were bred for hunting, specifically hunting rabbits and squirrels. With the progression of time the demand for hunting dogs as decreased dramatically leaving basset hounds to be a vital part of many families. They are well known for their laid back docile nature. Though they may not be known for being protective they are gentle and patient which makes them ideal for households with children. With a large body on small legs they are considered to be a medium sized dog. An adult stands at 14 inches at the top of the shoulder and can weigh up to 65 pounds. Despite many health issues, stemming from weight and their eyes, their average life span is between 10-12 years. Be sure to watch what and how much the eat and get enough exercise.

Little known fact: The earliest record of basset hounds date back to accent Egypt. There are engravings of the short legged dog along side wealthy families and archeologists discovered mummified remains of them and other dogs in catacombs and in the tombs of a few pharaohs.

Pros: family friendly, easily maintained grooming wise, not on the aggressive breed list

Cons: lazy, high prey drive, vocal

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The dog breed of the day is German Shepherds. This breed comes to us from Germany. They were originally known as Alsatian Wolf Dog, but the name was changed after WW1  to German Shepherd. They were originally bred to be herding dogs; however because of their strength, intelligence, trainability, and obedience they have become so much more than just herding dogs, now they work for disability assistance, search-and-rescue, police, and military. German Shepherds are considered a medium to large breed they stand at 24-26in and weigh at least 66-88lb. German Shepherds have what is known as a double coat. which means they have a top coat and an undercoat and all this does is help them stay warm in the cold and cool in the heat. Pros: energetic, eye turner, good working dogs, good guard dogs, smart Cons: shed a lot, health problems, lot of energy, need room to play, aggressive, and they can be destructive.

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Dog Breed of the day is Siberian Husky Siberian Huskies come originated from Siberia and were the best friends to the Chukchi people. They were brought to Alaska in 1908 to be sled dogs. also Siberian Husky and Malamute share a close genetic with Chukchi sled dog.  Siberian Huskys have what is known as a double coat which mean they have a top coat and an undercoat. which just helps with freezing temps and hot temps. their coat can with standed temps that drop below 60c degrees, but in the summer months, the topcoat helps to reflect the heat to keep them cool. also, a neat little fact is that Husk's tail is curled and fluffy because the use it to keep their nose and face warm when they are lying down also it curls to keep them from getting tangled up when they pull sleds Pro: energic, playful, smart, good nature, independent, clean and orderless, and an eye turner Cons: smart, high prey drive, needs room to run, stubborn, shedding, talkative, and not the best guard dog.