AKA: Suomenajokoira, Finsk Stovare

Description: The Finnish Hound is a medium-sized dog with a body that is longer than its height. Its coat is short and rough to the touch. The body frame is rectangular and sleek, with a good bone structure. The eyes are almond-shaped and the nose is black. The ears are long and pendant, hanging down. The jaws form a scissors bite. The tail is held hanging down most of the time.

Dynamics: The Finnish Hound is a friendly and mild-mannered breed. It has a calm disposition and has a gentle temperament. It is never aggressive, but it is active and energetic when hunting. It is a versatile tracker and is very passionate about hunting.

Breed Group: Hound

Weight: 45-55 pounds (20-25 kg)

Height: 20-24 inches (52-61 cm)

Color: The Finnish Hound comes in tan with black saddle, and with small white markings on the head, chest, feet, and tail tip.

Country of Origin: The Finnish Hound comes from Finland, where it was the result of a breeding program in the 1800s involving French, German, and Swedish hounds. It is Finland’s most popular native working breed.

Activities: The Finnish Hound has a lot of stamina in it. It is a hunting dog that requires a lot of exercise and plenty opportunity to run around.

Grooming: The short and smooth coat of the Finnish Hound is easy to groom. Brushing occasionally is enough. Bathe only when necessary. Keep the nails trimmed.

Other Info: The Finnish Hound has a life expectancy of 12 years, on the average. It is not recommended for the city life or apartment life.

AKA: N/A
Description: This breed has two major types the Evenki and the Irkutsk and those that are not so important Yakutia, Amur and Tofolar. They vary in their body shape and color. They have square shaped body and slender and long-limbed. Long muzzle like their skull, teeth are in scissors bite, eyes are set obliquely and is dark in color. They are built healthy and strong, and head shape also varies in their regional varieties. Their ears stand out and triangular in shape with their tail curved over their back. They have double coat that is medium long. Undercoat is straight and soft.

Temperament: East Siberian Laikans are good for hunting and pulling sleds. They are a calm and good tempered dog. Generally, this breed is the best human companion since they could be a good protector to their owner in times of trouble and could as well be a good guard dog. However, they are too aggressive when it come to large animals.

Activity: They like hunting and pulling sleds. They are too required to have daily walks and exercise to maintain their energy.

Breed Group: hunting
Color: Black and tan, with light patches (called karamis), grizzle, patched, ticked, white, grey, black, red and brown of all shades.
Height: males is 21.5 to 25 inches. For females, it is 21 to 24 inches.
Country Of Origin: Siberia

Dynamics: They are very calm and affectionate dogs too. And are very protective of their owner and its family.

AKA: Slovak Wolfdog, Czech Wolfdog, Ceskoslovensky Vlcak
Description: Czech Wolfdog is a cross between German Shepherds and Carpathian Wolves. They are considered the newest and one of the younger canine breeds. It has a complete resemblance of a wolf. They are tall. The lowest dewlap for a dog is 65cm, for bitch is 60 with no upper limit. Ratio fro their height to their weight is 9:10 or lesser. Their body build is rectangular, has amber eyes that is diagonally set, and triangular in shape ears are short and erected. They have a complete set of strong teeth in scissors bite. Chest is big and flat, straight spine and a muscular built. Moreover, their back is short and slightly slant and tail is set erect too.

Temperament: This breed is a very alert, lively, brave, and flexible kind of dog. They posses a very strong social relationship to their owner and to its whole family members. And could get well with other domestic animals that belongs within the family too. Although at times, trouble may be encountered especially with unusual animals. But, they must undergo certain trainings to break their hunting passion while on their younger age so they would not be too aggressive towards small animals. And be socialized to be able to adopt in their new surroundings. They too are a very playful breed and smart,easy to learn things being trained to them by their owner. However, they should be trained with motivation since they could easily be bored with repetitive exercises. They have great senses and a very independent breed, able to do their task without any need for supervision. They have their own special ways to express how they feel or communicate with their owner thus barking is unnatural for them. They are good to children but alert and could attack suspicious strangers.

Activity: They are required to have full exercise daily in a large area also they needed a long brisk walking.

Health: They are considered a healthy breed but could also be prone to hip dysplasia. Their life span is about 12-16 years.

Grooming: This breed is an odorless dog and very clean since they readily shed dirt so occasional bathing would be good for them. Dry shampoo if necessary. They only heavily shed 2 times each year.

Breed Group: Herding
Color: Yellow-gray to silver-gray, with a light mask.
Height: Dogs, at least 26 inches (65 cm.) Bitches, at least 24 inches (60 cm.)
Weight: Dogs, at least 54 pounds (26 kg.) Bitches, at least 44 pounds (20 kg.)
Country Of Origin: Czechoslovakia

Dynamics: Czech Wolfdog is a playful, alert and creates a good social relationship with their owner and to the members of the family. And is very creative when communicating with their owner in their own special way. Could be aloof to strangers and would attack with purpose.

AKA: Brazilian Mastiff, Brazilian Molosser, Cao de Fila

Description: The Fila Brasileiro is a massive dog with a strong bone structure and loose skin. It has a long muzzle, with pendulous upper lips. Its skin is loose all over the body, especially on the face and neck, giving the Fila Brasileiro a somewhat droopy look. The neck is thick and has dewlaps. The coat of the Fila Brasileiro is short and smooth. This breed has a rectangular and compact figure. The back is strong and its gait is measured and catlike. It is muscular and exudes power and agility.

Dynamics: The Fila Brasileiro exudes power and fearlessness. But it is actually a loving and loyal companion. It is protective and watchful. It gets along really well with children because of its gentle and calm manner. It also gets along well with other household pets, though it is reserved and cautious with strangers. It always wants the company of its owner and watch over him or her. The Fila is brave, courageous, confident, and has a calm disposition.

Socialization is needed with the Fila Brasileiro. You will know when socializing is over for the Fila Brasileiro when it does not seek as much attention anymore as it did when it was younger. The Fila Brasileiro is a willful and intelligent breed. It will decide for itself if it likes someone or not, despite socialization. It is in its nature to be protective of its owner and family, and to be wary of strangers. Socialization will serve as introducing the Fila to the world and not see everything as a threat.

Breed Group: Mastiff

Weight: 90-110 lb (41-50 kg)

Height: 25.5-29.5 inches (65-75 cm)

Color: The Fila Brasileiro may come in any color except white, mouse gray, patched, dappled, or black and tan. The most common colors of the breed are fawn, black, and brindle. A black mask may be present, and white markings should only found on the feet, chest, and tip of the tail.

Country of Origin: The Fila Brasileiro comes from Brazil. It is the descendant of the 15th century English Mastiff, Bloodhound, Bulldog, and Rafeiros.

Activities: The Fila Brasileiro needs a lot of exercise. It may appear to be lazy and slow, but it has stored energy possessed by Bloodhounds and Mastiffs. Aside from being a companion dog, the Fila Brasileiro is also used as a guard dog, watch dog, and is very helpful for its sharp tracking ability.

Grooming: The Fila Brasileiro’s short hair is easy to groom. Brushing with a bristle brush and wiping with a damp cloth will be enough. Bathe only when necessary.

Other Info: The Fila Brasileiro has a life expectancy of 9 to 11 years. This breed is prone to hip dysplasia, bloat. CHD, gastric torsion, elbow dysplasia, and PRA. The Fila Brasileiro is not recommended to live in the city.

AKA: Field

Description: The Field Spaniel is a medium-sized dog, with a long body and silky coat. The legs, chest, tail, undersides, and also the ears are heavily covered with long hair.

The Field Spaniel’s jaws form a scissors bite. Its eyes are a hazel or chestnut brown, almond-shaped and carrying a gentle expression. The nose is black and large. The ears are pendant and fringed. The neck is muscular and strong, the back level, and the tail docked.

Dynamics: The Field Spaniel is mild-mannered and has a sweet temperament. It is very affectionate and playful. It is smart and active. Socialization and training is important to avoid excessive shyness or behavior problems. This is a very friendly breed, ands is only a little reserved with strangers. It is excellent with children and gets along well with other dogs and animals.

The Field Spaniel likes it when it has work. They are intelligent and can be serious. They learn quick and are sensitive to your voice. Training should be consistent and firm. This breed needs human companionship and dislikes to be kenneled.

Breed Group: Gun Dog

Weight: 18–25 kg (40–55 lb)

Height: 17–19 inches (43–48 cm)

Color: The Field Spaniel is either in solid black or liver. Some may have tan markings or roan or speckled. Some may also have white hair in the chest.

Country of Origin: The Field Spaniel originated in England.

Activities: The Field Spaniel needs a lot of exercise as it is bred to be a working field dog. It likes to roam and run around and explore. It can adapt to any kind of situation. Its talents include tracking, hunting, retrieving, and watchdogging.

Grooming: The Field Spaniel needs to be combed or brushed at least once a week. The hair should be trimmed every few months, with the dea hear removed or plucked. Check the ears for infections.

Other Info: The Field Spaniel has a life expectancy of 10 to 12 years. It is generally a healthy breed, but, like every other breed, is also prone to hip dysplasia and ear infections. This breed is not recommended for the city life or in lving in an apartment. The Field Spaniel is at its best on a large property or open field, as it is deeply rooted to its hunting instincts. The Field Spaniel prefers cool climates.