Maltese

The Maltese is something to marvel at for sure. It has a beautiful, long, white coat. Though it may be beautiful, this breed's coat is intense when it comes to grooming, especially for show.

Other than its coat the Maltese has, dropped ears, and a black nose. And it also has eyes with very dark rims. What's not to love about the Maltese?

The Maltese may be the oldest European Toy breeds. Actually, they're one of the oldest breeds of all. There is evidence of Maltese-like dogs found in ancient pottery, as well as paintings and literature. And it's also possible that ancient Egyptians worshipped the Maltese. Though nobody can be sure how the Maltese ends up in Egypt, these dogs originated in Malta, hence the name. The first Maltese to be exhibited in America was listed as the "Maltese Lion Dog" at a show during 1877. The AKC registered the breed 11 years later.

The Maltese is a somewhat healthy breed, but they are prone to respiratory issues, eye problems, and in hot weather, put them by an air conditioner to keep it cool. The breed is also susceptible to dental problems, so sometimes you should actually brush their teeth every so often. The breed needs walks every now and then, but don't make it too long; your Maltese may get tire before you do. Another thing is to train them at an early age. They also become attached to their families, so if you leave, they might bark or whimper until you get back. This barking may annoy your neighbors, so you should train them out of this. The best way to do this is not to pamper the Maltese as a puppy too much. The breed may not get along with other pets, and don't like loud households, so it's best to have this dog with only one or two people in the household. And grooming is no walk in the park. Some owners cut the Maltese' coat shorter to avoid all of that brushing, but if you keep their coat like it should in show, you'll need to brush and bathe this pooch regularly. You should also clean its eyes and "beard" to prevent staining.

This breed knows no bounds when it comes to loving. It'll bounce right into your heart, right away.

Great Dane

If you say that bigger is better, the Great Dane is the breed for you. In fact, Great Danes have broken records for world's tallest dog, although on average the tallest dog breed is the Irish Wolfhound. It also doesn't get to its full height until 12-15 months. That's almost about 3 years!

Some Great Danes have been used as cartoon characters, like Scooby-Doo and Marmaduke. When they made Marmaduke into a movie, they used the Great Dane to be Marmaduke. And who doesn't love the amazing Great Dane?

These breeds are actually sometimes very lazy, and may take up your entire couch, so if you're considering getting one, make sure you have enough space for it.

The Great Dane is considered as a German breed. In Germany, the breed was used to take down wild boar for more than 400 years. Some also used it as a guard dog, probably when they found out how big this breed is. In 1891, this breed became the national dog of Germany.

If you are considering adopting a Great Dane, here are some things you may want to know. The Great Dane has a short life span, due to their large size. They have many health problems including cancer, bloating, heart disease, and hip dysplasia. Their average life span is 7-10 years. The breed needs lots of exercising space, and daily exercise to stay healthy. However, during your Great Dane's growth stage, you need to limit his exercise. Start training the breed at a young age, and you're good to go. The Great Dane has a short coat so grooming is minimal. Also, be sure that you supervise young children, as the breed's large size makes it more likely to accidentally knock over small kids.

Although the Great Dane was used to hunt boar and guard houses, the dog's fierce side is bred out of today's Great Dane. Who can resist the creature that is the amazing Great Dane?

Akita

Large, powerful, and incredible, the Akita is a breed like no other. They have a big head with a set of square, powerful jaws, a double-layered coat, and a tail that curls up to the top of his rear. And did you know that Helen Keller bought the first Akita to arrive to America? And that in Japan, where the breed originally came from, when a child is born, the parents obtain a miniature Akita statue representing health and happiness? The Akita is definitely one of the best dogs you could ever encounter.

The Akita was developed by Spitz-type dogs native to polar regions about 300 or so years ago. They were originally used in dog fighting, and then later used to hunt large game wild bears and wild boars, usually in northern Japan, were there were snowy mountains. And that may be the reason it has a double-layer coat.

Akitas have guarding instincts and will do everything in their power to protect its family. So it's best to socialize the breed at a young age so it gets to know who's safe, like family and friends and who's not safe, like intruders. Otherwise, it may mislead your friends as intruders. Also monitor the breed around small children. In general, this is a healthy breed, but watch out for hip dysplasia. Grooming isn't minimal nor a handful. It's best to groom them once a week. And the breed needs a fair amount of exercise every day. Also consider having a secure yard, as it used to be hunting dog, and will stop at nothing to catch it.

But all in all, this breed could be your new best friend. Their bodies are big, but their hearts are bigger.

Brittany

The Brittany definitely a unique breed. It's a medium-sized dog that has lots of energy. Just as much energy as he has charm. Another fact, (not opinion), about the Brittany is that occasionally people call them Brittany Spaniel. However, it isn't considered as a spaniel. The AKC first registered the breed as the Brittany Spaniel. But on September 1, 1982, the AKC shortened the name to just Brittany because it didn't behave like most other spaniels do. So that's why their proper names are Brittany.

This magnificent breed originated in France. It is named after the French province that it came from. They were bred to get game for their masters. But unlike Pointers, he points and holds the game waiting for their owners to come get the game. The breed arrived in the USA in 1931 and was recognized the AKC in 1934.

This dog is healthy in general, but they're prone to hip dysplasia, eye problems, skin allergies, and epilepsy. It's to live in a rural area for this breed. They need lots of good exercise every day, so having a large yard best for this breed. These dogs like to please, and just they did back then, they are happy to hunt game. The Brittany's coat is easy to groom; just give it a brushing or two every week to keep the coat looking great. And the Brittany likes to have love and attention, making it a good family dog, but monitor small children just in case.

The Brittany really is an amazing dog. It just might be your new best friend.