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What are the most common outdoor pet?

One common outdoor pet is a dog. There are many different types of dogs, there are dogs that are calm, or aggressive, there are dogs that are small and there are dogs that are large. Dogs can be good to be used as protection because they have a good sense of smell.

Dog – Dogs are social animals and they make great pets. The average life span of a dog is 10-15 years. The size of each dog varies depending on the breed of the dog. It is believed that the origin of different breeds of dogs come from all over the world, and dogs were domesticated thousands of years ago, and believed to be wolf like ancestors. Dogs are omnivores eating meat, grains and vegetables. Most commercial dog foods contains all the nutrients a dog needs. Dogs require a lot of time to take care of. They need outdoor exercise daily of running or walking for 30 minutes at least twice a day. Dogs also require quality time with its owner or family.

Caring for a dog is not always easy, they require grooming depending on the breed of the dog, and you can also brush them so that they do not get tangles in their hair, which could lead to skin problems. Dental care for dogs is also important. A dog needs to have its teeth brushed weekly to keep its teeth and gums healthy. Dogs are social animals, they like to be played with which will help keep your dog well. Dogs like to belong to a family which they regard as their pack, properly socialized dogs will be loyal companions. Few things you should know about dogs is that they can not be left alone for a long periods of time. You should always clean up after your dog. Dogs need regular grooming and dogs need to be trained.

German shepherd - The German shepherd dog, known as the Alsatian in Britain, is one of the most widely known and popular breeds of pure-bred dogs in the world. German shepherds are commonly selected to be army dogs, police dogs, or guide dogs for the blind. They are medium-size, powerful animals. Males can be up to 65 cm (26 in) high at the shoulder; females are slightly smaller. A German Shepherd is not for everyone. They shed-a lot!- and they are very people oriented, very dependent dogs. They were bred to be service dogs, which means they need that close association with humans, they need to bond with their families, they need to be needed. If you can't devote that much time to a dog, then don't get a German Shepherd. These dogs have very strong smell power, and for this any police department is incomplete without them. For this and other number of qualities they are used as k-9 dogs in America and most of the Europe.

Rottweiler - The Rottweiler makes a loyal and wonderful companion, but requires time and training. The Rottweiler is a basically calm, confident, and courageous dog with a self-assured aloofness. The Rottweiler is a powerful dog with an inherent desire to protect home and family. The Rottweiler's strong will to work make it an especially good companion dog.

Golden Retriever - Friendly, reliable, and trustworthy. Quarrelsomeness or hostility towards other dogs or people in normal situations, or an unwarranted show of timidity or nervousness, is not in keeping with Golden Retriever character. Such actions should be penalized according to their significance.

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