Before people start looking for a dog, they usually have a distinct idea about the type of canine they want.  Every type of dog needs the same care, there are distinctions between each of the different sizes that will affect you, your home and your family.
Sometimes, large canines get a bad rap.  Even though most of the time we think of large K-9s as destructive and high energy, this is not always the case.  In fact, a lot of the large breeds, especially the giant ones, are some of the laziest dogs.  Very large breeds such as the Newfoundlands, mastiffs, and Saint Bernards can be a handful while they’re young, like any dog, but once …