Alaskan Malamute

Malamutes were bred for utilitarian and then were used for sled dogs. They are closely related to the Siberian husky. Malamutes usually live 13 to 16 years. they are very friendly, playful, and affectionate dogs. They originated from Alaska. Alaskan Malamutes have a double coat which keeps them warmer during the winter. Their main cause of death, due to their large size, is cancer.  The most commonly reported health problem is hip dysplasia and hereditary cataracts.  Malamutes were known for spotting seals and and alerting to seal blow holes. The Alaskan Malamute is classified under the working group in the AKC. 

Blood Hound

The Blood Hound is a large breed bred for hunting deer and wild boar. They originated in England/Scotland. They are also used for tracking lost humans. They are put in the hunting group in the AKC. They normally live 10 to 12 years. They are very gentle and affectionate but are very stubborn. Their normal colors are tan, liver and tan, and black and tan. They normally have eye, skin and ear ailments. 

German Short-haired Pointer

The German Short-haired pointer was bred for hunting and tracking. They originated in Germany. They are very powerful with strong with legs that make it able to move rapidly and turn quickly. They usually have long floppy ears that are set high on their head. The muzzle is very long and broad that let them retrieve heavy game. Their eyes are usually brown. Their tails are commonly docked. Their coats are very soft and thin and have a layer of guard hairs that make the coat water resistant. They are very intelligent and characteristically affectionate. They are usually healthy dogs but can have a lot of heredity disorders due to their breeding some of them may suffer hip dysplasia, genetic eye diseases, epilepsy,and skin disorders. Pointers need a lot of exercise and room to run because of their hunting and tracking instincts.