Nobody is perfect, and this rule applies to dogs as well.

It was initially bred to assist in sporting and hunting.

This would explain its loving and kind nature, especially towards humans.

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If looking to buy a family dog, it would be one of the best choices to make.

It also assists the police with screening and detection.

The lifespan of the Labrador is 12 - 19 years old.

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Some of the disadvantages of getting a Labrador retriever is that they love chewing up things inside the house.

They can, however, be trained against this.

Some health problems that they face includeeye problems, hip issues, myopathy, and obesity.

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Overall, it is one of the best dogs out there to get.

If not its cuteness which draws you in, it will be its beautiful coat or its energetic nature.

It is a crossbreed of a yellow-coloured retriever with a Tweed water spaniel.

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The golden retriever is afavourite to manybecause of its charming personality, intelligence, loyalty, and kindness.

They are easy to train and are excellent retrievers, especially for hunters.

This is also why they need daily physical exercise because their breed is built for strenuous involving activities.

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Golden retrievers love to eat, so their weight needs to be watched; otherwise, they become obese.

They are also not suited to being watchdogs because they are too kind.

Its muscular body and tough demeanour is one that is thought of as being aggressive.

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The cuteness in this beautifully sculpted dog comes with its loving and caring nature.

Originally, the staffie is acrossbreed of the bulldog and the Black and Tan Terrier.

It was intended to be a fighter dog in the blood sports in the 19th century.

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The staffie has a lifespan of 10 - 16 years.

As a result of its background, the staffie is known to fight back when challenged by another dog.

This is an issue that can be rectified when it istaught to socialise as a pup.

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They need to be indoors and also are excellent watchdogs.

They are prone to eye cataracts and hip dysplasia.

This is one of the most intelligent dogs for sure.

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They are prone to eye problems and breathing issues.

It is, therefore, useful to take them for regular check-ups.

They are easy to maintain because of their short fur coats, as well as their sharp brains.

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This particular terrier is a must-have for anyone with a big family who is looking for a new pet.

The Rottweiler is an ideal dog because of themany functions it has.

This is a dog that has protective instincts driven right into the core of its brain.

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They are alsoloyal, loving, and intelligent, and they make their judgements regarding sticky situations.

They are not kind to strangers.

However, some are bred to be family-friendly and compassionate.

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Their lifespan is 8 - 10 years.

They are also quite heavy, and they weigh around 135 pounds on average.

Since then, however, things have changed for the beloved Beagle.

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Its highly advanced nose has made it ranked as one of the dogs with the best-developed sense of smell.

It is therefore widely used in detection but also in therapy and as a family pet.

The Beagle iseven-tempered and gentle.

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It can be described as aggressive but not timid.

They are very friendly with their owners but may seem snobbish to strangers.

This should make them excellent guard dogs, but that is not the case.

They quickly warm up to strangers after being initially standoffish.

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Source: Briefly News

Lynn KandieLynn Kandie is a reporter with 5 years of experience in writing.

Before joining the team in 2018, Lynn wrote for Kenyan media platforms and several other websites.

She graduated from the University of Nairobi in 2019 with honours after pursuing a BSc.

She is currently studying for a Master’s degree in the same field.

Lynn specialises in writing celebrity biographies, listicles and teasers for popular TV shows.

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