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Bodil
Marc, HWT Member, Florida |
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Bodil
Marc, HWT Member, Florida |
| energy level: | High, needs large yard for running as well as time spent on training and fun. | |
| With kids -- | Kids Under 5: no | |
| kids 5 to10: some | kids over 10: some | |
| ease of care: | Very high maintenance coat, weekly grooming and daily brushing | |
| housetrainability: | Easy, these are very smart dogs. | |
| trainability: | Needs proper training from early age | |
| lifespan: | 12 - 15 years | |
| size: | Very Large, 80 - 120 lb | |
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| standoffish: Some are, but not as a rule | affectionate: yes | |
| aggressive: Sometimes if not properly trained | dominant: Yes, needs obedience training from an early age. | |
| protective: Natural instinct for protection | eager: Very eager to learn | |
| stubborn: No | flighty: No | |
| possessive: No | singleminded: No | |
| other traits: | Great working dogs in the right hands, very loyal | |
| more kid-friendly info: | These dogs are large and sometimes clumsy and can easily hurt smaller children | |
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| other info | Grooming is expensive, often as much as $100.00 to keep the coat in perfect condition. | |
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