| Breed | Origin | Weight | Height | Coat | Color | Litter Size | Life Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rottweiler | Germany | Male: 50kg Female: 42kg | Male: 61 to 68cm Female: 56 to 63cm |
Double coated, Short, hard and thick | Black and tan or black and mahogany | 8 to 12 | 10-12 years |
| Rottweilers are a powerful breed with well developed genetic herding and guarding instincts. As with any breed, potentially dangerous behaviour in Rottweilers usually results from irresponsible ownership, abuse, neglect, or lack of socialization and training. Inherent breed characteristics are not a factor. | |||||||
| Labrador | Canada | Male: 27 to 36kg Female: 25 to 32kg | Male: 56 to 63cm Female: 54 to 60cm |
Smooth and oily | Black, chocolate, yellow, or white | 7 to 12 | 12-16 years |
| Labradors are a well-balanced, friendly and versatile breed, adaptable to a wide range of functions as well as making very good pets. As a rule they are not excessively prone to being territorial, pining, insecure, aggressive, destructive, hypersensitive, or other difficult traits which sometimes manifest in a variety of breeds, and as the name suggests, they are excellent retrievers. | |||||||
| German Shepherd | Germany | Male: 30 to 40kg Female: 22 to 32kg | Male: 60 to 65cm Female: 55 to 60cm |
Double coat | Most commonly black and tan | 5 to 10 | 7-10 years |
| German Shepherds are highly active dogs, and described in breed standards as self-assured. The breed is marked by a willingness to learn and an eagerness to have a purpose. Shepherds have a loyal nature and bond well with people they know. | |||||||
| Doberman | Germany | Male: 34 to 45kg Female: 27 to 41kg | Male: 66 to 72cm Female: 61 to 68cm |
Short coat | black, brown, blue and fawn | 5 to 10 | 10-14 years |
| Doberman Pinschers are the target of a mistaken stereotype of ferocity and aggression. As a personal protection dog, the Doberman was originally bred for these traits: it had to be large and intimidating, fearless and willing to defend its owner, but sufficiently obedient and restrained to only do so on command. | |||||||
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