AKA: Hokkaido Dog, Hokkaïdo

Description: The Ainu dog came from a large dog breed family. It has a body that is rightly built, which means that its head, legs, torso, and tail, are built in proportion. Their head is triangular in shape, foxlike. They have wide, flat skull and forehead. Its nose bridge is straight. The muzzle is in Wedge-shaped and has black nose that has tight lips. Their ears are also triangular, small stand tall and straight and wide set, dark brown in color. Its body is has strong built, very powerful neck without dewlap, pronounced withers and moderately wide loin with prominent Deep chest. Belly is well tucked up. Straight, strong back. Their tail is set high, thick and carried over the back and curled on end. They have a short, harsh, straight hair, slightly longer on the tail and a soft, compact undercoat.

Temperament: The Ainu dog breed is a very active dog. It enjoys hunting, fishing, running, swimming, and guarding. It is loyal, well-mannered, athletic, playful, and a great guardian. Sometimes this breed does not get along well with small children, unless they are well trained for socialization. The attitude your Ainu dog has with children will depend on the dogs’ inner personality.

Activity: Ainu dogs is not for indoors because they prefer to be in large yards. They require long walk daily and needs moderate but regular exercise everyday.

Grooming: Ainu dogs have longer fur that requires daily brushing and should be regularly combed.

Health Problems: the breed has no known health problems. Sometimes the Ainu can experience hip dysplacia, but this can happen to all animals.

Breed Group: Northern
Color: red, white, black, tiger, sesame, and wolf-gray.
Height: 18-22 inches (46-56 cm) tall.
Weight: 45-65 pounds (20-30 kg.)
Country Of Origin: Japan

Dynamics: They are active dogs and intelligent, very friendly especially with children they are very playful that’s why they require a large yard and are active outdoors.

AKA: Matin Beige, Chien de Trait, Belgian Draft Mastiff

Description: The Belgian Mastiff is a very strong dog with an athletic and muscular build. It has a short coat, black nose, and big ears.

Dynamics: The Belgian Mastiff is not known to be a really friendly dog but it can be reared to be loving and loyal. It is courageous, intelligent, and powerful. The original Belgian Mastiff was a very hard working bobtail mastiff of the butcher’s dog type. The Belgian Mastiff’s primary work was as a draft dog. He pulled carts for the poorer Belgians who could not afford a horse. The Belgian army also used this breed to pull their heavy equipment. He was not known as a really friendly dog but he was very loving, loyal and protective towards his family. He was said to sometimes be vicious with strangers but over all was not a very aggressive dog. He was intelligent, courageous and powerful. It was an active dog who was not nervous and was pretty standoffish with strangers. This breed needed some type of job to do to vent his strong drive and energy. He was a calm and obedient dog.

Breed Group: Mastiff

Weight: 99-110 lbs (45-50 kg)

Height: 27-31 inches (69-78 cm)

Color: The coat came in reddish, brown-brindle, fawn, or black with a dark mask and or infrequent white markings.

Country of Origin: The Belgian Mastiff is suspected to originate from Belgium because the breed was used as cart pulling dogs there long ago. There are speculations that the breed most likely came from France because of its resemblance to the French hounds but there was no exact statement on this. There is also speculation that this breed may be already extinct.

Activities: As the Belgian Mastiff is a working dog, the breed needs to be doing something most of the time. Take it out for exercises and walks.

Other Info: The Belgian Mastiff requires very little grooming. The breed is also used for guard work, tracking, search, and rescue.

AKA: Griffon Belge, Griffon Bruxellois, Brussels Griffon, Petit Brabancon, Belgium Griffon

Description: The Belgian Griffon is a sturdy toy dog with a domed head and an undershot jaw. It has a very short nose and lustrous eyes. It has a pouting look that almost gives a human expression. The ears can be cropped. Its tail is docked and carried high.

There are two types of Belgian Griffon: the rough-coated, and the smooth-coated or petit Brabancon variety. The petit Brabancon requires less grooming than the former.

Dynamics: The Griffon is a cheerful and intelligent dog. It makes a fine companion as it is affectionate, willful, and charming. They can be very loving, but can also get moody at times. The Griffon basically loves to be spoiled.

The Griffon can get along well with other dogs and even with cats. It can be a little hard to housebreak, though. The Griffon can also be made into a good watch dog.

Breed Group: Terrier, Toy

Weight: 6-12 lbs (2.5-5.5 kg)

Height: 7-8 inches (18-20 cm)

Color: Griffons come in red, a mixture of red-brown & black, black & tan, or solid black.

Country of Origin: The Belgian Griffon originated in Belgium in the 1800s. The breed was popular among coach houses before the royal palaces recognized it as a pet.

Activities: A good walk will do for the Belgian Griffon. They are active indoors and don’t need much exercise outdoors.

Other Info: The Belgian Griffon has a life expectancy of 12-15 years. This dog is difficult to breed. It is also prone to eye and respiratory problems. The breed is fit for apartment life and is okay if the home does not have much space or a yard.

Grooming: Grooming the Belgian Griffon requires some attention, since the Griffon sheds little or no hair. But the coat can be clipped.

AKA: Cape Hunting Dog , Tri-colored Dog

Description: The African Wild Dog has a marked patch-like markings on their fur. Their coat are close to its skin and very thick on their tail. Their ears are round, large, and set closely high on head. Has black mask that lightens on their eyebrows through the side of their face. Despite its thin frame it is very muscular and strong. The lean frame and long legs enable it to achieve high rates of speed that is often necessary to capture its prey.

Temperament: They are an aggressive nature, but in the group, only a single male and female exhibit controlling behavior. If it faces their opponent, usually with another animal, it will not back down. The African Wild Dog is very encouraging. Weaker pack members, such as the young, injured, or elderly are taken care of by all members of the pack,Pack members are friendly and jovial with one another and there are rarely any violent fights among them.

Activity: Sufficient daily exercise is required of them. In a zoo they will require a significant amount of exercise.

Grooming: The short coat of the African Wild Dog does not require a significant amount of grooming. With the help of pack members, they could remove any insects or debris from each other’s coat.

Health Problems: The African Wild Dog may suffer distempter, parvovirus, and rabies. The African Wild Dog has an average lifespan of 10-12 years.

Color: The coat of the African Wild Dog is characterized by patches of black, white, blonde, and a very light yellowish-brown. The patches vary from one dog to the next.

Height: Height: 24-31 inches

Weight: 38-79 pounds

Country Of Origin: Africa south of the Sahara Desert in areas of semi-desert to mountainous and in zoos.

Dynamics: The wild dog is a highly intelligent and very sociable breed. They have an important role in preventing sick and weak animals, The stereotype of the wild dog as a cruel butcher is slowly being replaced by a less harsh image.

AKA: Rothbury Terrier, Rodberry Terrier

Description: The Bedlington Terrier has the appearance of a lamb. It has a curly coat and a pear-shaped head, looking like a sheep. The head goes down in an unbroken line from crown to nose. The eyes are small and deeply set. The tail is pointed and the front legs are straight with hare-like feet. When it moves, the Bedlington has a unique springy gait.

Dynamics: The Bedlington Terrier is a playful and affectionate companion. It is generally sweet with children and friendly with strangers. It is a loyal and lively breed. It can get along with other dogs but not with those who want to dominate them because the Bedlington Terrier will fight back. The Bedlington Terrier is a fast runner and an enthusiastic digger. It loves a chase and likes to bark too!

Breed Group: Terrier

Weight: males 18-23 lbs (8-10 kg), females 18-23 lbs (8-10 kg)

Height: males 16-17 inches (41-43 cm), females 15-16 inches (38-41 cm)

Color: The thick double coat of the Bedlington Terrier comes in blue, liver, or sandy. The dog may have tan markings over the eyes and on the legs, chest and rear.

Country of Origin: The Bedlington Terrier was originally called the Rothbury Terrier, after the district of Rothbury on the English border.

Activities: As active as the Bedlington Terrier is, it would need plenty of exercise and action. This dog loves to run and chase.

Other Info: The Bedlington Terrier’s life expectancy is 17 years or more. A health problem to worry about this breed is the Copper Storage Disease, which is a serious liver problem. The Bedlington Terrier is also prone to kidney problems, PRA, thyroid problems, and eye problems. The Bedlington Terrier will be fine in an apartment, but it has to have enough exercise. This breed is also good for people with allergies.

Grooming: The Bedlington Terrier sheds little to no hair but needs a special grooming. The coat is thinned and clipped close to the body and head to accentuate its shape. When shaving the ears, leave a tassel on the tips. Leave the hair slightly longer on the legs. Brush the dog regularly and clean the ears. Bathe only when necessary because washing too often will make the coat lank.