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Welcomed by the AKC in June 2016, this spunky athletic breed exudes confidence and has a good work ethic. Definitely not a lap dog, but if you want to stay active and fit, it could be perfect for you. They're pretty healthy, too. But forget it if you also house these pets.

Hopefully, your dog never has this disgusting habit, but based on research, 16% do. Some have quite a voracious appetite for it, having been caught sampling the goods more than 10 times. Don't fall for these disproven remedies — a waste of money. Do these five things instead.

It's hard to believe that this much-loved breed nearly reached extinction in the 1800s, and if it weren't for the government's swift action to make them a national priority, they might not be here today. And blind and deaf author Helen Keller wouldn't have had her gentle and trusty companion.