The Pyrenean Mastiff is a large breed of dog originally from the Aragonese Pyrenees in Spain. The breeds main function was to guard and protect herds and its masters from the attacks of wolves, bears...
The Rafeiro do Alentejo is also called the Portuguese Mastiff. This is a large breed of dog that originated in Portugal. Rafeiro do Alentejo are of the very ancient molosser type that migrated with hu...
Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka is a dog breed bred primarily to be a house pet and a lap dog. It is happy, cheerful and completely adapted to apartment living. It is extremely friendly to everyone and show...
The Schapendoes is a breed of dog originating in the Netherlands. They were the local working dog, adapted to the people, environment, and types of work needed. Today he is more likely to be a family...
The Drever is a short-legged scenthound dog breed from Sweden used for hunting deer and other game. The Drever is descended from the Westphalian Dachsbracke, a type of German hound called Bracke. T...
The Swedish Lapphund, nicknamed Lappie, is a breed of the Spitz type from Sweden. Over the centuries, it has worked as a hunting dog, guard dog, and reindeer herder. This breed is rare and little know...
The Estrela Mountain Dog is a large dog breed whose purpose was to guard homes and herds in the Estrela Mountains, Portugal. This breed comes in two varieties, long-haired (Group 2, Section 2.2 #173a)...
The Shikoku is a native, primitive Japanese breed of dog from Shikoku island and is similar to a Shiba Inu. The Shikoku is one of the six native Japanese breeds and it is intermediate between Shiba I...
The Slovenský kopov is a medium-sized breed of hunting dog of the scenthound type. The breed originated in Slovakia and is bred for boar hunting. The Slovenský kopov was developed and is used as a hun...
The Slovakian Wirehaired Pointer is a Slovakian breed developed in the aftermath of World War II. His name is very similar to that of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon but they are two separate breeds c...
The Slovensky Cuvac is a Slovak breed of dog, bred as a livestock guard dog. This breed is a good watchdog, guard, shepherd and companion, the Cuvac proved itself also in watching cattle, turkeys and...
The Spanish mastiff is a giant breed of dog, originating in Spain. It appeared on the Iberian Peninsula before the Roman invasion, brought by the Greeks and Phoenicians. Originally it was bred to be a...
These dogs are also known as the Formosan Mountain Dog, Taiwanese Canis, Taiwanese Native Dog or Takasago Dog. They are well-adapted to the uneven and thickly forested terrain of Taiwan. Taiwan Dog is...
The origin of the Thai Ridgeback is undocumented, but the breed was developed in eastern Thailand. The Thai Ridgeback is one of only three breeds that has a ridge of hair that runs along its back in t...
The Tosa is a breed of dog of Japanese origin that is considered rare. It was originally bred in Tosa as a fighting dog. Tosa is only breed still legally used in Japanese dog fighting. In some countri...
Treeing Tennessee Brindle is a dog breed of the scenthound type originating in the USA in the area around Appalachian and Ozark Mountains. They are very similar to the Plott hound, only smaller in siz...
The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog is a relatively new breed of dog that traces its original lineage to an experiment conducted in 1955 in Czechoslovakia. The first plan was to breed German Shepherd Dogs wit...
The Transylvanian Hound is an ancient Hungarian hunter. Its basic nature is calm, balanced yet temperamental. His whole appearance reflects nobility and harmony. The Transylvanian Hound is ideal for f...
Working Kelpie is primarily a working dog breed that is used for herding for ages. It is eager to please and enjoys completing the tasks he has been given. As much as it enjoys work, he also enjoys re...
The Yakutian Laika is a dog breed, primarily bred as working dogs in its native province of Sakha in the far east of Russia. This breed was used as a reindeer herder, as a hunting dog and as a sled do...
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