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Ginny. Dogs!. Man’s best friend. Top Ten Dog Breeds of 2009. Labrador Retriever. Males: 65-80 lbs. Females: 55-70 lbs Black, chocolate, or yellow Relatively healthy, but could develop hip or elbow dysplasia. Intelligent, good temperament Heavy shedders, so basic grooming

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  1. Ginny

  2. Dogs! Man’s best friend

  3. Top Ten Dog Breeds of 2009

  4. Labrador Retriever • Males: 65-80 lbs. • Females: 55-70 lbs • Black, chocolate, or yellow • Relatively healthy, but could develop hip or elbow dysplasia • Intelligent, good temperament • Heavy shedders, so basic grooming • Great family dogs

  5. German Shepherds • Males: 70-100 lbs. • Females: 60-80 lbs. • Black and tan, blue, or white • Loyal, intelligent, noble • With proper training, good family pets • Healthy but could develop hip or elbow dysplasia, gastric dilatation, or degenerative myelopathy. • Great guide or guard dogs. • Heavy shedders so routine grooming

  6. Yorkshire Terrier 5-7 lbs Blue and tan Could develop patellar luxation, collapsing trachea, or intervertebral disc disease Good for apartments, but need exercise Hypoallergenic Vocal, protective, and loyal

  7. Golden Retriever • Males: 65-70 lbs. • Females: 55-65 lbs. • Light to dark gold • A healthy breed but dysplasia and cancer are seen often • Intelligent family or hunting dogs • Brush regularly

  8. Beagle • Wonderful loyal companions with training • Males: 22-25 lbs. • Females: 20-23 lbs. • Tri-color, red/white, and lemon/white • Spinal and thyroid problems • Stubborn, high-energy, need training • Basic grooming

  9. Boxer • Males: 60-70 lbs • Females: 55-65 lbs. • Fawn or brindle with white marks • Cancer, entropion, and ectropion are some health concerns • Require training because they like to jump and are energitic • Good family pets • Minimul grooming

  10. English Bulldog 40-50 lbs. White, fawn, brindle, red, fallow, or piebald Many skin, eye, and back problems Prone to shedding Obedience training highly recommended because they get distracted, but are calm and friendly. Great dog for all families.

  11. Dachsund • 16-32 lbs. • Come in various colors and coat lengths • Many health problems • Lovable, but tend to be stubborn, and aggressive, so lots of training • Grooming depends on coat • Great family lap dogs with proper training

  12. Poodle • Standard: 45-70 lbs. • Miniature: 15-18 lbs. • Toy: 5-9 lbs. • White, black, grey, brown, apricot • Can develop joint problems • Intelligent and easily trained • Proper grooming • Hypoallergenic • Have a long life span

  13. Shih Tzu

  14. Mutts are fun too! There are many dogs in animal shelters who need homes too! These dogs tend to be healthier than pure breeds and you are saving a life.

  15. Sources http://dogs.about.com/od/dogbreeds/tp/popular_breeds_2009.htm http://www.adhvanik.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/labradore1-e1270674856939.jpg

  16. The End!

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