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Siggy I was next to one last summer in Portugal. They are so clumsy but adorable. Lots of drool but the sweetest things. Truly gentle giants. Beautiful dog
I always wanted one as a kid. The downside is they have a heartbreakingly short lifespan. My neighbor has had many over the years.
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True that's why I chose a smaller dog. So I suffer lesser times when they depart
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There are no guarantees, just percentages. My 90 pound American Bulldog who lost a leg to bone cancer made it to 13 years old, while my little Norfolk Terrier died at 11.
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We never truly know then do we. But on average them little guys ate a bit more resilient
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Isnt it the larger the dog the shorter the lifespan?
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Yeah, it seems that way.
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Which is a shame, because the larger dogs seem to be the more gentle ones. Compared to the energetic ankle biters.
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Yes, I admit I have a big dog bias.
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I live big dogs too. But for our lifestyle now from me and my family, we live in a not so big apartment in Switzerland, so big dog would not be so great. Plus it's cold half the year and going outside for his necessities would be a bummer. Must admit I'm also a bit lazy not going to lie.
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A big dog isnt for everyone. May want to think of getting a cat instead.
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Walking my two dogs is about all the exercise I get.
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Would actually be my only exercise also if I took mine outside daily 🤣🤣🤣
Its all based on your interactions when you were younger. Some people are deathly afraid of bigger dogs.
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I think you're right. I played with the neighbor's gigantic St Bernard when I was very young. She was a sweet animal.
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St. Bernard is another gentle giant one 😆
I remember playing with big dogs when l was younger, too. I think that is where l got my appreciation for them.