For all the bad news about dogs lately 芒鈧�� , maligned pooches and a misguided call for a 芒鈧�� it芒鈧劉s easy to pin the blame on certain breeds. Large, playful dogs tend to give people (and their pets) a level of anxiety that芒鈧劉s not always warranted.
The truth is, some of the biggest dogs are some of the most docile and friendly. The has released its list of six deceptively docile pooches. Not only are they gentle family dogs, but they芒鈧劉re soooooooo adorable.
Great Dane
They芒鈧劉re huge and can be very strong, and thus intimidating to be around, but the AKC considers the Great Dane the 芒鈧揼entle giant芒鈧� for its calm and affectionate disposition. They芒鈧劉re great family dogs 芒鈧�� loving and very low maintenance. Very Little grooming or daily exercise required (though you might need a handkerchief on hand to deal with all their drool)
Irish Wolfhound
They can be absolutely intimidating at the dog park 芒鈧�� they芒鈧劉re the tallest of all dog breeds 芒鈧�� but the Irish Wolfhound is quiet, reserved and very easy going. They love children, tend to create a strong bond with their owners are rarely boisterous or destructive in the household. They shed like crazy though so regular brushing is required.
Leonberger
Lion-like and enormous, this breed is known first and foremost as a family dog. Leonbergers are highly trainable, submissive to their owners and very friendly with children. Aside from their size, their obliging nature ensures they can be taken anywhere without issue and can adjust easily to new circumstances.
Mastiff
Sure, they芒鈧劉re absolutely massive (芒鈧搈asstive芒鈧�?) and as slobbery as they come, but all the Mastiff wants is to cuddle. They芒鈧劉re lap dogs in giants芒鈧劉 bodies. They芒鈧劉re gentle, loyal and require little daily exercise and minimal grooming.
Newfoundland
They might resemble small black bears from a distance but they芒鈧劉re temperament couldn芒鈧劉t be further from. Legendary for their docile nature, Newfoundlands are very loyal and are ideal working dogs.
Saint Bernard
Don芒鈧劉t let that rambunctious pooch from sell Saint Bernard芒鈧劉s short. They芒鈧劉re mellow, low maintenance and perfect family dogs. Though, yes, they are excessively slobbery.
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