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Tosa

Meet the Tosa, the largest Japanese dog breed, according to the AKC. They were formerly bred for fighting, but thankfully those days are gone. These days the Tosa basks in family life. It's no lazy slacker, though. The Tosa takes its role as the stately and vigilant guardian of the family seriously, yet, it is calm, collected, and peaceful. A properly trained and socialized Tosu is very affectionate with its family but naturally suspicious and aloof with strangers. Due to their unfortunate history of dogfighting, they might not take too kindly to another dog they meet on the street or one that visits your home. Tosa's prefer to be your one and only pet. No cats or other small pets, please. However, if a Tosa is raised with another family dog, there's a better chance of living peacefully.

Breed Overview Height: 12.5 to 23.5 inches, at the shoulder Weight: 100 to 200 pounds Life expectancy: 10 to 12 years Tibetan mastiff

Are you inviting a lion or a dog to share your home with? It's hard to tell with the Tibetan mastiff's formidable size and mane of thick, dense fur. As a working group member, it veers on the side of being a large-and-in-charge independent thinker and guardian. It has a strong sense of self and confidently assumes it is an equal, not a pet. Yet, the Tibetan Mastiff is mellow, calm, and very affectionate with his human family and depends on their companionship to be happy and stay out of mischief. If they're apart and alone from you for too long, they'll find ways to entertain themselves that aren't constructive. (Think huge dog, huge mess.)

Breed Overview Height: 24 to 26 inches, at the shoulder Weight: 70 to 150 pounds Life expectancy: 10 to 12 years Things to know before adopting a giant dog breed

You've probably already thought about if you have enough space for a huge dog breed, but there are a few more essential things you should consider before adopting a giant dog breed. For starters, they whoof down a lot of food. "A dog who weighs 100 pounds eats almost five cups a day of commercial dog kibble; then add about 1/3 cup more for every 10 pounds over 100 pounds," says veterinarian Lyndsey Larson, VMD, ABVP, VCA Firehouse Animal Hospital in Denver. And because of their size, they'll also require more medicine, including flea and tick preventatives. These are just two weighty factors to consider when thinking about how much it will cost to own a dog.

Giant dog breed puppy stage

Smaller dogs generally reach their full growth at around 12 months. Giant dog breeds take their time reaching their adult weight, reaching maturity between 18 to 24 months old. Behavior and training challenges are magnified when you have a huge dog, so training during the impressionable puppy stage is essential. "A good rule of thumb is to get a large breed pet into a training program and support those good habits at home between the ages of 16 weeks to one year," advises Dr. Larson.

Giant dog breed lifespan

Although the reasons aren't entirely clear, most giant dog breeds have shorter life spans. They age more quickly, thus developing age-related diseases earlier, such as osteoarthritis, makings it difficult for them to get around or climb stairs. "Plan ahead to help your pet, as some giant breeds require assistance with harnesses and some lifting and assistance to get around as they age or if they become injured," says Dr. Larson.

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I'm A Dog Expert – The Pooches You DON'T Want To Own…& Don't Be Fooled By A Cute Breed's Fluffy Exterior, It's A Demon

A DOG expert has shared their thoughts on different breeds - including the pooches you don't want to own.

So if you are thinking about getting a dog and aren't sure which breed to choose - you'll need to listen up. 

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A dog groomer has shared their thoughts on different breeds, including the pooches you won't want to ownCredit: Getty

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Not only this, but according to this pet expert, there's a cute breed that can be a real demonCredit: Getty

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The social media user explained that bulldogs will drown you in vet billsCredit: Getty

According to this animal expert, there's a dog that will grown you in vet bills and not only this, but you mustn't be fooled by a cute breed's fluffy exterior, as they can be a real demon. 

Posting on social media, the dog groomer shared their honest thoughts on the breeds you should and shouldn't own and why.

Firstly, the pet expert hailed brown Labradors as "crazy", white Labradors as "fat" and black Labradors as "angels."

With Labradors in general, the dog groomer explained: "Your lab should not be obese.

"They're one of the most popular family dogs for a reason. Just socialise them well.

"Naming your black lab Luna or Raven isn't original."

When it comes to Pomeranians, the dof whizz noted: "Very prone to post-grooming alopecia.

"Can be demon spawn. Like a small Chow Chow."

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If you've been thinking about getting a Bulldog, this animal fan claimed: "Weird amount of Bulldog owners don't get them neutered. Y'all weird for that.

"Not healthy. Always stinky. Drowning in vet bills."

The dog groomer then shared their thoughts on Frenchies, as they continued: "Low key became the new Doodle recently.

"Stop with the albino Merle and long-haired Frenchies. Just get a brindle coat.

"Also unhealthy." 

The dog groomer also shared their thoughts on a Bichon Frisé - which in their eyes is a pretty easy dog to own.

The animal fan added: "No complaints.

"Fluffy baby. Less crusty Maltese with curly hair."

If you are someone who works away from home, according to this groomer, a Border Collie is not for you.

They said: "Y'all city people have no business owning these unless you're prepared to stimulate them properly.

""My Border Collie has behavioural issues" - no, you just got the working breed and expected it to sit in your living room all day.

"Amazing dogs."

When it comes to a Great Dane, the animal fan revealed: "Gentle giant.

"So scared of everything. Haven't spent all that much time with them."

According to this groomer, Bernese Mountain Dogs can be extremely stubborn, as he revealed: "So sweet and gentle.

"So f*****g stubborn though. Big cuddly babies."

Another dog that this groomer isn't all too keen on is a Maltese, as they claimed: "Rat.

"I don't like drop coats. Too many hair splinters." 

Finally, when it comes to Chihuahuas, the groomer explained: "Y'all are actually doing better with these, they're becoming less and less fear reactive.

"Not perfect though, it's like 50/50 - they will go for blood." 

The TikTok clip, which was shared under the username @the.Canoodler8, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly gone viral and has since amassed a staggering 2.8 million views.

Many social media users agreed with the dog groomer and were eager to express this in the comments. 

One person said: "The Border Collie is so real."

Another added: "So real for the Bichon (I have a Bichon)." 

A third commented: "I have a frenchie and you're so real."

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Dog Saves Foster Parents From Fire–Finds Forever Home 1 Day Later

Moose in his new home – WTRK

A Great Pyrenees who saved his foster family from a fire on their houseboat has been adopted just 1 day later by a secret admirer.

The fluffy white dog named Moose alerted Sheila Janes and her husband Chris, asleep on their houseboat, that a fire had broken out on another boat moored nearby which quickly spread to their own, ready to consume them all.

More remarkably, Moose was only with the family for 48 hours—he was a foster dog who Sheila and Chris thought would give a weekend of fun for their three kids.

They first came to know Moose when they discovered the Portsmouth Humane Society's 'Paws Around Portsmouth' weekend foster program.

They were having so much fun doing all kinds of activities, and it was at a farmers market that they met someone who wanted to adopt the pooch.

"The paperwork was to be finalized the next day, so we had one last night with Moose before he went to his new home. We spoiled him that day with an ice cream pup cup, a visit to the park, and a chicken sandwich," said Sheila, adding that they decided to keep him at their houseboat rather than bring him back to the shelter.

That night, their houseboat caught fire, and the impromptu sleepover guest potentially saved all 5 of them. Moose was hailed as a hero and followed through with the paperwork the following day.

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However, the new family and home wasn't the right fit for the big athletic dog.

Watching local news coverage and social media updates from afar was Ciara Hill. Proud owner of dogs, cats, chickens, and a tortoise on 5 acres of land, when she heard that Moose's original adoption fell through, her husband gave her the green light for the plus-one.

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"We saw that he had been returned, and I was talking to my husband. He was like, 'Well, go get him,'" Hill told WTKR. "My other animals are welcoming him in, and he seems to be pretty comfortable."

You can watch the news story, including images of the fire, on WTKR's YouTube channel.

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