Average Size Varies with breed Life Span 6 to16 years with proper care, depending on breed Diet Most dogs do well on any premium dog food; match food to size and life stage; giant breeds require careful attention to nutrition Treats should not exceed 10% of total diet; table scraps are not recommended Clean, fresh, de-chlorinated water changed dailyFeeding Feed puppies 3-5 times daily, adult dogs 1-2 times daily; follow recommendations onmanufacturer’s label as a guideline and discuss your pet’s individual feeding needs with your vet; feed large, deep-chested dogs 2-3 smaller meals a day to help avoid Gastric Dilitation and Volvulus Syndrome, also known as bloat, a serious condition that causes food to be trapped in the stomach Housing Pack animals by nature, dogs view their human family as part of their pack and should be allowed to interact with human pack members as much as possible Choose a dog that matches your housing constraints; large, active dogs are not suited for apartment living; provide a indoor crate and properly train the dog on its use Leaving dogs outdoors unsupervised is not recommended; an appropriate sized fenced yard, weather-appropriate shelter, food and water a must if a dog must be kept outdoors, tie outs should only be used for temporary arrangements and a tied dog should not be left unattended Grooming
Bathe and trim nails as necessary, shorthaired breeds benefit from weekly brushing; brushlonghaired breeds daily. Boxer – Intelligent, fearless, agile and strong, the boxer is so named for his tendency to paw at, or “box” an opponent; loyal and loving, they can make wonderful companions and excellent watchdogs when well trained Great Dane – One of the tallest breeds of dogs, Great Danes are often called “gentle giants”
;originally bred for hunting wild boar in Europe, the Great Dane still retains the loyalty and gentleness required to be a wonderful companion; unfortunately, all giant breeds tend to have shorter life spans than average-sized breeds Newfoundland – Bred for water work, Newfies are true working dogs; from water rescue to draft work (pulling carts) to helping sailors with heavy nets, Newfies are happiest when given a job alongside their favorite person; they are so at home in the water that they even have
webbing between their toes to aid in swimming Rottweiler – Originally bred as a “drover,” a herder of large animals over long distances, Rotties became best known for police and soldier work; well-bred, well-socialized Rotties are true joys to be around Siberian Husky – Well known as a Nordic sled dog, Huskies were first developed by the Chukchi people of northeastern Asia to pull light loads over long distances at medium speed with minimal energy expenditure; the dogs were first imported to Alaska in the early 1900s.
Good fences are critical for keeping Huskies safe and frequent strenuous exercise is a must to keep them mentally and physically healthy.