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Many of these breeds also come from cold climates—including Siberian huskies, Alaskan malamutes, Tibetan mastiffs, and Saint Bernards—which is great news if you ...

Train and social him early to prevent over-protectiveness, and he will make for a wonderful family dog, as long as you take care of his coat, which needs brushing a couple times a week. With a lineage that includes chow chow, Samoyed and keeshond, another very fluffy pooch, it's easy to see where the Eurasier gets his beautiful coat. Socializing them well and early is critical; so is grooming them at least twice a week, paying attention to the eyes and ears, too. You can identify the distinctive chow chow from a mile away: squashed face, black tongue, deep-set eyes and a wrinkled body covered in an abundance of fur that gives him a teddy bear look. It comes at a price, however: Alaskan Malamutes need to brushed daily with a pin brush and metal comb to avoid mats, which can lead to health problems like hot spots. Of imposing size and bulk (they can reach 26 inches tall and more than 100 pounds), with a strength to match, Tibetan mastiffs have a serene, but sweet attitude when with family members. There's a reason goldens have long been one of America's favorite Fidos and that's because in reality they are just as devoted, affable and affectionate as their reputation would lead you to believe they are. They "blow out" their coats annually in a major shedding session, but the rest of the year only need to brushed once a week. Otherwise, these fluffy charmers with the striking eyes are easy to keep, needing a good brushing just about as often as they are exercised. You may seldom see his eyes, but brush the old English sheepdog thoroughly a few times a week to keep that long, beautiful coat knot-free and you'll have a best bud for life. And a lot of the cuddling canines on our list of fluffy dogs are highly intelligent herding dogs, making them perfect companions whether you're at home or on the range. If you're looking to adopt a dog, there's nothing better than one of the big fluffy dog breeds.