Giant-breed owners see having dogs as living large By JENNIFER PELTZ, Associated Press | Posted - Feb. 12, 2013 at 6:43 p.m.

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When it comes to choosing a canine companion, size and smarts often go paw in paw, especially for these obedient large dog ...

Many giant breeds are what is known as "deep-chested." Deep-chested dogs often develop heart problems, or cardiomyopathy, in their lifetime. Large breed dogs grow very quickly during puppyhood.

Large or giant breed dogs – think Great Danes, Irish wolfhounds, Saint Bernards – usually only live between seven and 10 years. The only exception to the size rule Savageau has seen is cattle ...

Large- and giant-breed dogs often face lifespans that are significantly shorter than their smaller counterparts, with breeds like Great Danes and Newfoundlands living only seven to eight years ...

Life with Suzzane Kelleher-Duckett's dogs has required a few adjustments, such as buying a minivan. But after 16 years of owning Great Danes, Kelleher-Duckett wouldn't live without one.