AKA: Afghan Hound /Labrador Retriever.

Description: The Afador are is a cross between the Afghan Hound and the Labrador Retriever. They have a very long, fine coat. The hair on the face is short. Any color is accepted but the most common colors are red through to shades of beige, with a darker mask A Hunter, racing dog, a companion and also a watchdog. They also have hair which is slightly long like that of a Lab.

Temperament: This breed is an independent, proud dog. They have the attitude to chase anything that runs or moves fast. They are brave, cautious, not noisy. The males can try to dominate them. They can get along well with children most especially with older ones as long as they are  just left alone in its own territory.

Activity: They need a lot of exercise everyday. Bicycling with the dog every day will do best for them also let them do their hunting skills.

Grooming: Grooming  twice per week is required. Combing hair from skin down is the best method to prevent tangles and always keep their ears clean.

Breed Group: Hound Group and Designer group dog.

Color: common color is black ut they can also be black and white.

Country Of Origin: Alaska

Dynamics: This breed is moderately energetic and a genius breed because they are very obedient and easy to train. They are also very sociable dogs and playful to other dogs and active. Also moderately calm.

AKA: Havanese, Havana Silk Dog, Havanese Cuban Bichon, Bichon Havanes, Havaneser, Havanezer, Bichon Habanero

Description: The Bichon Havanais, or more popularly known as the Havanese, looks rugged without any trims, clips, or alterations. Its coat varies from wavy to curly, with soft hair on both the outer and undercoat. The coat can reach up to 6 to 8 inches. It even covers the eyes and long tail of the dog.

There are some Havanese dogs that do have short hair, though, and are nicknamed Shavanese. Short hair on the Havanese is considered a fault in the show arena.

The Havanese has solid black eye rims, nose, and lips, except on the true chocolate dog. A chocolate Havanese, described so because of its patch of chocolate hair that is at least an inch long, has green or amber eyes and has only been recognized in recent years.

The Havanese has a unique lively gait that exudes its cheerful character, especially with its tail carried up over the back. It is physically solid and sound. While it is small, it gives an impression of being a sturdy and strong dog.

Dynamics: The Havanese is a natural as a companion dog. It is very affectionate and playful that it gets along well with children. It has a tendency to become very attached to its family. It is a very sociable dog that it can also get along with people, other pets, and other dogs. It is very easy to train and little effort is needed in socialization because the dog is already naturally sociable to others.

This is a very intelligent breed. It likes to observe and is very sensitive to a person’s tone of voice. A harsh tone would upset them. It can also be taught not to bark a lot. It is also quick to learn when a stranger is a friend or not by the way it sees its owner treat the stranger. The Havanese enjoys doing things for people and is very eager to please.

Breed Group: Toy, Companion

Weight: 7-13 lbs (3-6 kg)

Height: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm)

Color: The Havanese comes in any color, most common of which are cream, gold, white, silver, blue, and black. Parti and tricolored are also common. Black chocolate colored Havanese are preferred by most breeders.

Grooming: To make caring for the coat easier, it can be clipped short. Grooming long hair, meanwhile, will need thorough brushing and combing at least twice a week. Excess hair from between the pads of the feet should be clipped. The feet can also be clipped to look round. Dead hair should be removed. The eyes and ears should also be checked, and the teeth brushed weekly.

Country of Origin: The Havanese originates in Cuba, where it is now actually rare. It went almost extinct after the Cuban and Russian revolutions, but is now presently being preserved. It was bred from the now extinct Blanquito de la Habana (Havanese Silk Dog) and the French and German Poodles.

Activities: This playful dog has a normal amount of energy for a dog. Daily walks and play sessions are enough to keep it happy and content.

Other Info: The Havanese has a life expectancy of 14-15 years. It is a generally healthy breed, but it is prone to PRA, cataracts, luxating patellas, poodle eye, and dry skin. The breed is fine living in an apartment. It is active indoors and will be okay in a small area, although it should be taken outdoors from time to time. This breed is also good for allergy sufferers.

AKA: Berner, Berner Sennenhund, Bouvier Bernois, Bovaro Bernese, Durrbachler

Description: The Bernese Mountain Dog is a sturdy medium-sized dog that appears heavy with its moderately long weather-resistant coat. The coat can be either straight or slightly wavy. The breed has a broad head, with a slight furrow in the middle. The ears are triangular and pendant. The eyes are dark and carry with it a gentle expression. The nose is black, and the teeth forms a scissors bite.

The Bernese Mountain Dog has a compact body and a wide chest. It has a brisket that goes down to elbow. Dewclaws from the legs should be removed. It carries its long and bushy tail low but sometimes raises it up in an upward curve when it is alert.

Dynamics: The Bernese Mountain Dog is an intelligent and cheerful breed. It is easy to train and is a natural watchdog. It is a very friendly dog that can get along well with strangers and other pets and dogs. It also gets along well with children. Like other breeds, the Bernese Mountain Dog has to be socialized as a puppy in order to avoid excessive shyness or excessive aggressiveness, as it is generally a sensitive dog.

The Bernese is neither sharp nor shy. It is good-natured and self-confident. It may be slow to mature, and be puppy-like and very playful for quite some time. The breed is also people-oriented, and loves to be with people.

Breed Group: Working, Guardian Dogs

Weight: males 85-110 lbs (38-50 kg), females 80-105 lbs (36-48 kg)

Height: males 24-28 inches (61-71 cm), females 23-27 inches (58-69 cm)

Color: The coat of the Bernese Mountain Dog is a tricolor double coat of black with symmetrical markings of rust and white. There is a white blaze on its chest, head, and toes. The rust markings are found over each eye, on the cheeks, on the sides of the chest, under the tail, and on each leg.

Grooming: Regular brushing of its long thick coat is required in grooming this breed. Extra care is especially needed when it is shedding. Bathe or dry shampoo as necessary.

Country of Origin: The exact origin of the Bernese Mountain Dog is not definite, but it is believed to have come from the Swiss mountains. There was an influx of foreign dogs in the 19th century which led Professor Albert Heim, Franz Schertenleib and others to preserve the breed. The Bernese Mountain Dog was named after the Berne canton of Switzerland where it is popular.

Activities: Bred as a farm dog, the Bernese Mountain Dog has been used in driving livestock, draft work, and farm guarding. It is also used for tracking, herding, watchdogging, guarding, search and rescue, carting, and competitive obedience. It is also a great companion dog with its calm and happy temperament. This breed needs regular exercises and outdoor activities.

Other Info: Normally, the life expectancy of the Bernese Mountain Dog is about 10-12 years. But it has recently decreased to 6-8 years. Despite it being a hardy breed, cancer is a very common cause of death. Many Berners die young from it, in fact. The Bernese Mountain Dog is also prone to hip and elbow dysplasia, bloat, and eyelid problems. The Bernese Mountain Dog is not suitable for an apartment life. They do better in an open area and like being outdoors. This breed prefers cool climates, due to a discomfort when in warm weather.

AKA: Maremma Sheepdog, Abruzzese Shepherd Dog

Description: The Abruzzenhund is a noble looking breed that has a head like of a bear. Their jaws are strong in scissors bite. They have coarse hair that grows in whorls. Their nose is black that often changes to pink brown when on older stage.  Usually their coat is in plain black but others are russet brown and grey markings. Their ears are small, pointed and in v-shaped.  The eyes are not that large but has a cheerful and smart expression. They have slightly long hair. Their tail is low and thickly feathered with compact hair. They have a deep, rounded ribcage that extends to their elbows. The long, harsh, and very abundant hair has a slight wave.

Temperament: This is a friendly and well-balanced kind of breed. Very Loyal and brave enough to handle such circumstances. They will fight for protection to their homes. Thus, this makes them a vey detemined and obedient guard dog. Best described as loving and independent dog. This breed is not a dog that will follow each command if they couldn’t sense any point in it. It is very intelligent and very sensitive, thus they require mutual respect most especially on trainings. They are friendly to other dogs.and can be slightly aloof with strangers.

Activity: They are lively, cheerful, friendly, alert, dependent, and sharp-witted. They are a fast learner breed and they can be trained consistently. Provided they should be taught vaeity of drill for them not to get bored. They are not suitable for apartment life. And once they get enough exercise they will be calm indoors. They are used to wide open spaces like yards. They need to be taken on brisk, a short walk around the block thrice a day. walk daily Their all weathered coat allows them to sleep outdoors but they are not well suited for a very hot weather they should be provided with plenty of shades and a large bowl of water on hot days.It must have frequent opportunities to run free. When it gets enough exercise, freedom and space, it will be quiet in the house.

Grooming: An extra care is needed during their shedding period. Also,they need to be combed and brushed very well to remove all dead hair.

Health Problems: With such a small genetic pool, health problems such as inversion of the eyelids (entropion) can develop. Life span is 12-15 yrs.

Breed Group: Working
Color: They can vary in color including white, ivory, lemon, and orange.
Height: 23.5-28.5 inches (60-73 cm.)
Weight: 66-100 pounds (30-45 kg.)
Country Of Origin: Italy

Dynamics: An energetic, smart, easy to train breed. Can socialize with people and dogs too, they are also very playful and moderately calm.

AKA: Akita Inu, Japanese Akita

Description: A Spitz type kind of breed. which is also known as the Akita Inu, meaning “large dog”.

A noble dog, strong and muscular possessing flat, heavy head and strong, short muzzle. The Akita is a little longer compared to that of his height with a wide, deep chest and level back. Their head is broad too and shaped like a blunt triangle. Their ears are also carried erect, forward and in line with its neck. They have a dark brown, small, and triangular shaped eyes. but, their nose is black but on white akitas, brown is the color with black lips and pink tongue. The teeth should meet in a scissors, or level bite. The tail is carried high and curled over the back. The Akita has a cat-like feet & makes them a fine swimmer. The double coat is composed of a harsh, waterproof outer coat insulated with a thick, soft undercoat. Coat colors are pure white, red, sesame and brindle. No clear borders on the colors and a black mask is forbidden. T

Temperament: They are clam, smart, thoughtful and friendly breeds. Moreover, akitas are obedient, and have good hunting instincts. That is why they are powerful and protective pet that makes them a great watchdog. But they don’t bark too much and they can also be independent and could also dominate. Its good for them to become friends with their family but not a slave. They should have a complete training also, a complete and proper socialization.  They are a very stable, patient,firm and kind breed. Harsh trainings is not recommended for this kind of breed therefore, an experienced owner is required.

Activity: They enjoy playing as part of their daily exercise. But, they needed daily walk and exercise too but be on their leash always to prevent them attacking other dogs.

Grooming: No heavy grooming is needed for them. They shed a little in a year. Brush with a firm bristle brush, and bathe only when necessary to remove the  waterproof of the coat.

Health Problems: Their Life span is around 10 – 13 years. Most health problems to look out would be: luxating patella, thyroid problems, lupus, cancer, vWD, PRA, skin conditions, and autoimmune problems.

Breed Group: Group Northern, AKC Working Group
Color: any color, including white, pinto, or brindle
Height: male: 25-28, female: 23-26 inches
Weight: male: 85-130, female: 65-110 lbs
Country Of Origin: Japan

Dynamics: They are moderately energetic, a genius breed and moderately calm. They are also very affectionate breed and playful.