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"Giant breed dogs catch flak for their clumsy nature. They'll get into the trash, leave puddles of drool on the floor, cut off your circulation in the middle of the night when they sneak onto the bed \u2014 but it's all out of love, right?\nBig dogs are much more than miniature house horses, or four-legged body pillows. The extra height and weight provides more space for loyalty and love. \nSee also: 17 Reasons a Shelter Dog Could Be Your Best Friend\nSorry, purse dogs, these slobbery gentle giants boast bigger hearts \u2014 literally. \n\n\n21 Big Dogs That Just Want to Love You\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1. They make sure you're comfortable.\n\n\nImage: Reddit spiltmlker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2. But also feel comfortable around you.\n\n\nImage: Imgur, Talfen\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3.They wait all day to hug you when you get home from work.\n\n\nImage: @maximusthedane on Instagram\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4. They'll wait up all night for you.\n\n\nImage: Reddit Alphanova1\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5. Step up when your date stands you up.\n\n\nImage: @greatdane_winston on Instagram\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6. Be there to celebrate your birthday.\n\n\nImage: @giant_spots on Instagram\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7. Cuddle with you at nap time. \n\n\nImage: Imgur, DubyaDubya3\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8. Save a spot for you.\n\n\nImage: @jiniece on Instagram\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9. And keep your seat warm.\n\n\nImage: Reddit bigstevek2703\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10. Always look out for you.\n\n\nImage: @k9unitsf on Instagram\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11. They take you places.\n\n\nImage: Reddit I_am_Fred_Astaire\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12. Take the blame when your ideas fail.\n\n\nImage: Reddit Supervisions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13. They make sure you get your homework done.\n\n\nImage: @holybull79 on Instagram\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14. Keep you focused at work.\n\n\nImage: Reddit hlkarels3101\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n15. They support your creative endeavors without complaint.\n\n\nImage: Reddit [user deleted]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n16. Put up with your bad choices in television.\n\n\nImage: Mashable Christine Erickson\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n17. And your choice in home decor. \n\n\nImage: Imgur, thefatcatlikesnaps\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n18. Sometimes, anyway.\n\n\nImage: @nandiappleby on Instagram\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n19. They will keep you entertained on car rides.\n\n\nImage: Reddit vashjmv\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n20. They are always up for sharing snacks.\n\n\nImage: Imgur, RainRobber\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n21. But most importantly, they will love you unconditionally.\n\n\nImage: @astrickland09 on Instagram\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImage: Flickr, Starr Charlton"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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