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Labrador Retriever 

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The Labrador Retriever was bred to be both a friendly companion and a useful working dog breed. Historically, he earned his keep as a  hauling nets, fetching ropes, and retrieving fish from the chilly North Atlantic. Today’s Labrador Retriever is as good-natured and hard working as his ancestors .These days the Lab works as an assistance dog to the handicapped . 

The Labrador retriever is most popular dog in America .  

Vital Stats:

Dog Breed Group:Sporting Dogs 

Height:1 foot, 9 inches to 2 feet tall at the shoulder

Weight:55 to 80 pounds

Life Span:10 to 12 years

Size

Males stand 22.5 to 24.5 inches, and weigh 65 to 80 pounds. Females stand 21.5 to 23.5 inches, and weigh 55 to 70 pounds.

Personality

The Labrador has the reputation of being one of the most sweet-natured breeds, and it's well deserved. He's outgoing, eager to please, and friendly with kids.

Aside from a winning personality, he has the intelligence that make him very easy to train . Training is definitely necessary because this breed has a lot of energy and exuberance. The working heritage of the Lab means he is active. This breed needs activity, both physical and mental, to keep him happy. 

Health

Labrador Retrievers are generally healthy, but like all breeds, they're prone to certain health conditions. So it's important to be aware of them if you're considering this breed.

Hip Dysplasia - Elbow Dysplasia - Osteochondrosis Dissecans - Cataracts: - Progressive Retinal Atrophy - Epilepsy .

Feeding 

Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Note: How much your adult dog eats depends on his size, age, build, metabolism, and activity level. Dogs are individuals, just like people, and they don't all need the same amount of food. It almost goes without saying that a highly active dog will need more than a couch potato dog. The quality of dog food you buy also makes a difference — the better the dog food, the further it will go toward nourishing your dog and the less of it you'll need to shake into your dog's bowl.

German Shepherd 

Is a dog of medium proportions, harmoniously proportioned, rustic. It is smaller, lighter and more flexible than the The Belgian Shepherd . It has a well chiselled head, long without exaggeration, dry. The skull is of medium width in proportion to the length of the head, the forehead is rather flat, moderate stop, well chiselled nose. The nose is straight. The eyes are of medium size, dark in color. The ears are triangular, stiff and straight, set high. The neck is muscular, with no trace of dewlap. The body is strong but not heavy. The top line is straight. The tail of medium length, is carried hanging when the dog is at rest, raised when in action.

Size

Size: 62-62 cm for males and 58 to 58 cm for females Weight: 25 to 30 kg for males and 20-25 kg for females

Character and abilities

It is a nervous dog, very active, easy to train, with a highly intelligence. Extremely versatile and suitable for all types of work, it is widely used as a guard dog and defense. It was recently (mostly Malinois) discovered as an excellent dog Agility: in this area, today is the only one able to compete on equal (or almost) with the Border Collie. In his home country, the Belgian Shepherd is often used as a police dog. Family, it is a joyful and playful temperament, even with children. However, there are some slight differences in character between varieties: the Malinois is more docile, the Tervueren and Groenendael are more nervous. However, it is they who are the most common, because of the beauty of their dress. This is also because of her dress, which is certainly the least beautiful of the four, the Laekenois has virtually disappeared from view canine.

Living conditions

The Belgian Shepherd can live without problems outside as inside. It prefers to live in a house with a garden apartment that because he needs to spend. Average life expectancy: about 13 years .