{"id":2207,"date":"2025-08-04T12:51:18","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T12:51:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trendjungle.news\/?p=2207"},"modified":"2025-08-04T12:51:18","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T12:51:18","slug":"7-largest-dog-breeds-with-expert-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trendjungle.news\/index.php\/2025\/08\/04\/7-largest-dog-breeds-with-expert-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Largest Dog Breeds with Expert Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Airedale Terrier<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Another factor to consider when adopting a dog is grooming. Some require very little, while others, like Airedale Terriers, need weekly brushing. They are super-smart and brave dogs that are very protective of their families. Like most terriers, they can be stubborn, but they’re also patient with kids.<\/p>\n

Height:<\/strong> 23 inches
\nWeight:<\/strong> 50 to 70 pounds
\nLife Expectancy:<\/strong> 12 to 14 years<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Golden Retriever<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Consistently among the most popular dog breeds, Golden Retrievers are loyal and smart. They’re especially great choices for active owners, because they require a good deal of daily exercise and like to play\u2014and as extroverts, they’re known for being extra gentle with kids and other dogs.<\/p>\n

Height: <\/strong>21.5 to 24 inches Weight: <\/strong>55 to 75 poundsLife expectancy: <\/strong>10 to 12 years<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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German Shepherd<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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German Shepherds are handsome, athletic, and smart as a whip. First bred as herding dogs in Germany, they’re one of the most popular dog breeds in the U.S. today.<\/p>\n

Height: <\/strong>22 to 26 inches
\nWeight<\/strong>: 50 to 90 pounds
\nLife Expectancy:<\/strong> 7 to 10 years<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Labrador Retriever<\/span><\/p>\n

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Labrador Retrievers are about as loyal and lovey-dovey as they come, which is why they are the second most popular dog breed in the U.S. Their coat comes in three colors\u2014black, chocolate, and tan\u2014and because they need loads of exercise, they’re ideal for owners who love to be active outdoors.<\/p>\n

Height:<\/strong> 21.5 to 24.5Weight:<\/strong> 55 to 80 pounds Life expectancy: <\/strong>11 to 13 years<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, a.k.a “Swissies,” are friendly, but they also make excellent watchdogs. Originally bred in the Swiss Alps, they’re sturdy and athletic, making them perfect companions for hiking and camping trips.<\/p>\n

Height: <\/strong>23.7 to 28.5 inchesWeight: <\/strong>85 to 140 poundsLife Expectancy:<\/strong> 8 to 11 years<\/p>\n

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Lively Otterhounds are very affectionate and love to swim! Potential pet parents should note that they’re quite vocal, so they might not be a fit in all homes.<\/p>\n

Height:<\/strong> 24 to 27 inchesWeight:<\/strong> 80 to 115 poundsLife Expectancy<\/strong>: 10 to 13 years<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Afghan Hound<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Gorgeous Afghan Hounds are fairly strong-willed, so they need an experienced pet parent. But they’re loyal and playful pets for owners with the time and patience for grooming their silky coats and providing plenty of exercise. They have one of the longer life spans among large breeds.<\/p>\n

Height:<\/strong> 25 to 27 inches
\nWeight: <\/strong>50 to 60 pounds
\nLife Expectancy:<\/strong> 12 to 18 years<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Airedale Terrier Another factor to consider when adopting a dog is grooming. Some require very little, while others, like Airedale Terriers, need weekly brushing. They are super-smart and brave dogs that are very protective of their families. Like most terriers, they can be stubborn, but they’re also patient with kids. Height: 23 inches Weight: 50 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2208,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2207","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/trendjungle.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2207","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/trendjungle.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/trendjungle.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trendjungle.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trendjungle.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2207"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/trendjungle.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2207\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2209,"href":"https:\/\/trendjungle.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2207\/revisions\/2209"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trendjungle.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2208"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/trendjungle.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2207"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trendjungle.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2207"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trendjungle.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2207"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}