They come in about three different colors, black, chocolate and yellow. Their coats shed seasonally and they require frequent grooming sessions to keep the water resistance on the coats the dogs have. They are beautiful dogs. Labrador Retriever health histories are a plus also. The life span of a Labrador Retriever is about 12-13 years. The average size of the Labrador Retriever is about 65-80 pounds (male) reaching about 22-25 inches and about 55-70 pounds (female) reaching about 21-24 inches. The only negative side to having a Labrador Retriever is that they are highly prone to having cancer, hip dysplasias, entropion, and Osteochondrosis of the ankle and knee. Overall Labrador Retrievers are the best family dogs to have.
Coming in second are the German Sheperds. “Energetic and fun-loving, the breed is very fond of children once a relationship is established. He is a loyal family pet and a good guard dog, the ideal choice for many families.” * DO NOT FORGET TO PUT IN TEXT CITATION this is from Martha Stewart* German Shepherds are the top nation's military, police and guard dogs of Americans. German Shepherds are good guide dogs for the blind, search and rescue teams, and guardians. German Shepherds are known for their protection and their devotion as a family