We’ve had one and she was beautiful and highly intelligent. Originally they were used to rescue avalanche victims.
As a puppy she was really cute and slept curled up in our lap. As a giant horse-sized dog she still thought she was a puppy and slept curled up in our lap.
Slobber. Slobber everywhere.
Fur and constant shedding. We’ve made yarn from her hair and knitted socks.
Poop buckets.
Food buckets.
Farting and snoring. (Sometimes simultaneously)
Highly vindictive and killed small animals she didn’t like.
Very good memory and remembered anyone who’ve mistreated her. Never forgave.
Many health issues and very short lifespan.
When she died, it felt like a family member died. I cried for a week straight.