# Dogs of PWDs and their pictures :-)

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**Created:** [January 10, 2018, 11:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dogs-of-pwds-and-their-pictures/3184 "2018-01-10T23:52:28Z")\
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**Author:** ![MaryPat](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/marypat/32/985_2.png) [@MaryPat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MaryPat)\
**Post date:** [January 11, 2018, 1:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dogs-of-pwds-and-their-pictures/3184/3 "2018-01-11T01:39:13Z")

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> [@Dexcom App For All Android Phones](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-app-for-all-android-phones/1772/25):
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> sounds vaguely Germanic.

Yes! It is a very old breed from the Black Forest in central-West Germany, near the French border. When we found our puppy, there were only about 100 in the US.

It is a very healthy breed. They are not bred until the second year, and they have to pass a joint test, and a temperament test. They only have 2% incidence of hip dysplasia (which plagues large dogs), and enjoy a long life, often more than 15 years (also unusual for large dogs).

But, mostly, they are lovely and wonderful dogs, very attached to their owners, laid back, hard working but not hyper, athletic, and very protective of children without ever being dangerous.

If only they didn’t shed 🙂 I’ll post a pic when i have a chance.

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