Great Danes

History: Great Danes have been on the earth for a very long time; the farthest date they're dated back to is around the 3,000 BC. During that time it was popular to see them on Egyptian monuments. There are not any known descendants of the Great Dane; however, an animal called a boarhound resembled the Great Dane. The purpose of this breed was to be used for hunting activities and as a household animal. When it came to hunting, Great Dances would hunt bear, boar and deer; however, for a pet they were common pets for the richer part of society. Formally this breed is known as Great Danes but in Germany they are known as Deutsche Dogge (German Mastiff). 

 

 

Why Great Dane's Make Great Pets:  By far, Great Danes have been known to be the greatest pet for a growing family. This breed is an easy going, loving dog so they'll easily get along with other animals and even your child. Great Danes live to be about years old; however, they can live past that age range if you keep good care of them. With this breed, they do become very protective of you and the child so you never having to worry about anyone hurting you child because the child will have its own personal bodyguard. This breed is perfect for families because of how loyal it is, it love to be loved and to show love and overall its always going to protect you no matter what happens.

 

 

Health Issues: Owning a Great Dane is an easy job because they are very low maintenance; however, you have to always watch for some health issues that could arise. Like any other large sized dog, Great dance are at a high risk of Hip Dysplasia due to their larger size. Some other health issues Great Dances are at risk to get are Gastric Dilation Volvulus and “Wobblers Disease” which is a disease that can affect their vertebral column. The health issues that you should keep high alert for is Dilated cardiomyopathy(DCM) and congenital heart disease. This breed has been shown to have a high risk of getting these diseases which led to its nickname Heartbreak Breed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boxers

History: 

The boxer origins is developed during the 19^th century near Germany. It got is name supposedly from its tendency to play by standing on it's hind legs and “box” with its front paws. The Boxer's fall under three types of descendents; the type of breeds being Old English Bulldog, Bullenbeisser and the Molosser. The use of this dog falls under the category of World War I. During WWI, Boxer's were used for military work; such as messenger dogs, pack-carrier, attack dog and guard dog. As for bring introduced to other countries, this breed was introduced to other parts of Europe in the late 19 century. It wasn't till a century later when the breed was introduced to the United States.

 Why Boxers Make Great pets: Boxer's are the ultimate child's best friend. Boxer live to about 10 years old so they’ll get to see you child grow up and be there for their goods and their bads. What makes them great pets for children is because they love to romp and play so your child has a play partner. Also if you have another dog, boxer are very good with other animals so there's no worry about having to separate them. Boxers are also very energetic dogs so they can always keep up. When it comes to owning a boxer you'll learn they get attached very quickly which isn't bad at all. They are very loyal, loving dog that make great pets for a growing family and even children.

 Health Problems: When it comes to owning any type of dog they'll always have some health problems that could happen sometime during their life. The less common health problems for this breed is Hystiocytic Ulcerative Colities( also known as Boxer Colitis) which is an invasive E. coli infection. Some other less common health problem is Indolent corneal ulcers(Boxer Eye Ulcers), gastric dilatation(Bloat) and allergies. Many of the less common health problems are easily fixable with a veterinarian visit. Now the leading health problems Boxers are prone to is Cancers. Even though they are prone to cancers its doesn’t mean they'll get it; all you have to do is watch for the signs and to act quick.

                                                               

Labrador Retriever -- "Labs"

History: The Labrador Retriever (Also known as Labs or Retrievers) was founded in Canada. Labrador Retrievers only comes in three color shades: yellow (Butterscotch) , Black and Chocolate. Like many other dogs, their past is all the same. This dog breed was breed to be used as a gun because they would retrieve the kills. After becoming such a popular breed as hunting dog the almost became extinct in 1880 due to breeding issues. However, as the breed increased in size they were recognized by the United Kennel club in 1903; only so that fourteen years later American Kennel Club finally recognized then as a breed.

 Why Labs Make Great Pets: Labrador Retriever are the perfect companion for a growing family. Labs live to approximately 12 years old which can be a great friend for any child to grow up with and have adventures with and they'll never get tired. Even if you don't have a family yet this breed is still perfect to have. If you enjoy going on trips to the lakes and camping and just to take an adventure this dog be a great companion to take with. This breed is intelligent so they are easy to train an will catch on quickly. The plus of owning this dog is that they are outgoing and good with people and children; therefore, making a household a happy place.

 Health Problems: Generally, Labs are healthy animals but like any other animal they are prone to many health conditions. Many health conditions an animals gets can come from the breeding process or even the genetics. With the size of Labs they can develop joint problems such as Hip or Elbow Dysplasia. This breed is also prone to Cataracts, Epilepsy and even Obesity. They also prone to Osteochondrosis Dissecans(OCD) and Progressive Retinal Athropy(PRA) so it is best that you have regular check up with the veterinarian and listen to any advice they have with helping your best friend.