"Meet our 'Golden Shepherd,'" the owners wrote. "Loyal like a German Shepherd, loving like a golden retriever." ...

German Shepherds shed hair everywhere, adding to the commitment. And yet if you love to exercise and want a dog that will reward your attention with unwavering loyalty, there are few better breeds.

Double-coated breeds, like Labrador Retrievers, Siberian Huskies, and German Shepherds, shed their winter coats in spring to prepare for the warmer weather and this can lead to lots of hair around ...