Dogs Article at wikipedia

Chihuahuas are the ideal lovable, loyal and long-term pal. When you’re alone in the house with a Chihuahua, they sleep on your lap, sit by your side or follow you from room to room while you do chores. This endearing love and devotion, however, can sometimes evolve into a fierce protectiveness.

Dachshunds may look cute and cuddly, but they are tirelessly energetic, clever and curious—some might even say - intense. Though very loyal to their owners, Dachshunds can take time to warm up to other people.

Boxers sometimes try to dominate their owners. The best way to handle this is to maintain a firm but friendly hand. If acquired as a puppy, make sure your Boxer gets adequate training and socialization to manage the extreme aspects of his energetic personality. A healthy Boxer can live as long as 14 years.

Maltese get along famously with children, but make sure children respect their space and play with them properly. Though a Maltese looks like a pet that needs pampering, they are actually quite sturdy and secure and a Maltese can live as long as 18 years.

Poodles may look dainty and demur, but in truth, these are high-stamina dogs with a stellar range of skills, including agility, obedience, hunting and herding. On the plus side, they don’t shed and Standard Poodles can live as long as 15 years.

If you love your dog then chances are you want him to live till a ripe old age. For that to happen you should be knowledgeable on what it takes to raise a healthy dog. From vaccinations to neutering, all this great information can be found online. Don't wait until you dog is already sick, an ounce of protection is better than a pound of cure, in dogs just like humans.