Description: The Lithuanian Hound is a sturdy and muscular dog. It has a heavily boned body with short glossy coat. The head is a little large, and broad between the ears. Its eyes are brown, its nose black, and its ears have rounded tips and hang down close to the cheeks. The muzzle is proportionally sized to the head. The jaw forms a scissors bite.

The body of the Lithuanian Hound is medium-sized. The neck is a little long and has no dewlap. The Lithuanian Hound’s chest is long and deep and broad. As for the legs, they are all perpendicular, with muscular thighs. The hocks are straight and the feet are round, all strong. The tail is held low, gradually tapering.

Dynamics: The Lithuanian Hound is an excellent sight hound. It has the attitude and instincts of a hunter — persistent, brave, vigorous, and fast. It is specially good in hunting hare, fox, and boar. It is quite an intelligent and lively breed, and very energetic. With its family, it is pleasant companion. It is eager to please its owners and is agreeable. This breed is also known for its voice.

Breed Group: Hound

Weight: 60-75 pounds (27-32 kg)

Height: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm)

Color: The Lithuanian Hound is almost always mistaken with the Rottweiler and the Black and Tan Coonhound because of its coat, which is a glossy black with limited tan markings.

Country of Origin:The Lithuanian Hound came from Russia as the result of breeding and crossing Beagles, Bloodhounds, Polish Hounds, and Russian Hounds. This breed is rare and is not really seen outside the Lithuanian Republic.

Activities: The Lithuanian Hound is a dog full of energy and spirit. It likes to spend its time outdoors, running and playing. This breed needs to be taken out on a daily walk. It also needs a lot of exercise.

Grooming: The coat of the Lithuanian is naturally short and glossy, and therefore does not require extensive grooming. An occasional brushing is enough.

Other Info: The Lithuanian is not suitable to live in an apartment, as it likes to spend its time outdoors and has a lot of energy. The breed is also prone to common dog diseases but is otherwise a healthy dog.

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Description: The Lhasa Apso is a small shaggy dog with a long double coat covering its entire body. It looks like a small version of the old English Sheepdog. It was bred to serve as a guardian and watchdog in the Buddhist monasteries. It got its name from its country of origin. Lhasa is the capital city of Tibet and ‘apso’ means “bearded” in the Tibetan language. Put together, Lhasa Apso means “long-haired Tibetan dog.”

The Lhasa Apso’s coat grows so long it can reach down to the floor. It is straight and heavy, and not silky. Its hair should run down from the head over its eyes. There should be a dark beard and mustache. The muzzle is medium-length. The eyes are small and set deep, and dark. The ears are feathered heavily, and the neck also has lots of hair. The tail is also feathered and carried over its back.

Dynamics: The Lhasa Apso is a friendly dog, but it is suspicious of strangers. It has an assertive manner and is very spirited. But it can also be affectionate and devoted to its family. It can be stubborn, though, and does not like rough or badly behaved children. It is an intelligent and willful breed, and it may take a great deal of training and patience for it to become obedient.

Training should be motivational, and the owner has to make the Lhasa Apso understand who the boss is. This breed makes a good watchdog with their loud bark. It can get noisy, and may get nervous around children and strangers. It may also get into a fight with other dogs and pets.

The Lhasa Apso has good sense of hearing. It also travels well. It does not like to be alone and can be annoyed if surprised or disturbed.

Breed Group: Herding, Non-Sporting

Weight: 13-15 pounds (5.9-6.8 kg)

Height: males 10-11 inches (25-28cm), females a little less

Color: The coat of the Lhasa Apso is most commonly in gold, cream, and honey, but it can also come in smoke, dark-grizzle, slate, and a combination of brown, white, and black. It is common for the coat to change colors from puppyhood.

Country of Origin: The Lhasa Apso came from the land of Tibet, taking its name form Tibet’s capital city. It was once only bred by holy men and nobles, and stood guard among the temples and monasteries. It was also considered sacred, thought to be a vessel for its owner’s soul when he or she died and also thought to be good luck charms.

Activities: The Lhasa Apso is a lively breed, hence the need for play and daily walk. It also likes to run and romp around sometimes.

Grooming: No trimming or stripping is needed to the Lhasa Apso’s coat, although some owners prefer to cut the coat short for easier grooming. Brush the coat everyday to keep it from matting. Use dry shampoo and bathe when necessary.

Other Info: The Lhasa Apso has a life expectancy of 15 years or more. It is a healthy breed, with only common dog ailments as potential health problems. This breed is capable of living in an apartment and will still be as lively indoors as it is outside.

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AKA: n/a
Description: The Kunming Dog Breed has the same looks with the German Shepherd. And when compared with the German Shepherd, Kunmings are much taller and has short hair. Their tail is set high especially when they get so much excited or alert. They have a black saddle mark on their back which is the same color with their muzzle.

Temperament: This kind of breed is not used a pet dog. They have been trained from the military so they are a brave, independent dog. But they are also friendly. Owner of this breed must train them to have a pack leader status. Rules must be imposed for them to know who their owner is and must obey to them and not to empower their owners.

Activity: They are required to have daily exercise, a daily walk and jog will make them feel good and to be able to maintain proper behavior. They always love doing tough activities and also with trainings.

Health: no known health issues for this breed.

Grooming: Daily brushing to prevent tangles and bathe them only when necessary.

Color: black, light straw to deep rust.
Height: 25-27 inches (64-68 cm.)
Weight: 66-84 pounds (30-38 kg.)
Country Of Origin: Yunnan,China

Dynamics: Kunming Dog A very rare Breed. Originated in Yunnan a province in China. They got its name to the place called Kunming where they were brought for a military training from Yunnan. Kunming is the capital of Yunnan. They were first known in the year 1988 and now being used in the military as well as the police of China.

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AKA: Leo

Description: The Leonberger is a large dog with a black mask as its characteristic feature. The mask is only up to the eyebrows, but it never completes the entire face. The males have a somewhat bigger head than the females, with the skull a little domed. Its lips and nose are black. The jaws form a scissors bite. The ears are hanging and medium-sized. This breed is big and majestic but its eyes show its gentle and kind nature.

The neck is strong and firm, with no dewlap. The coat is waterproof, and there is a mane that adds to the majestic look of the breed. The mane of the Leonberger can take up to four years to form. For the females, the mane is not easily recognizable. For the legs, both are feathered. Rear dewclaws should be removed. There are also webbing between the toes of the Leonberger that helps them in swimming. The tail is bushy and is set low.

Dynamics: The Leonberger is loving and steadily affectionate. Its size and look may be a little intimidating, but it is actually very sweet and kind. Its friendly personality endears it to its family. It is also very patient, even with the most rowdy children. If ever it becomes irritated, it just walks away and settles in a quiet place. It does not get aggressive. It is a most loyal and trustworthy companion.

Likewise, it does not respond well to harsh training. Patience and gentle training is needed for this breed. The Leonberger is intelligent and brave and will do well if the training is also reasonable and patient. Socialization and training should begin early.

Breed Group: Mastiff

Weight: males 130-170 pounds (59-77 kg), females 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg)

Height: males 29-31 inches (74-80 cm), females 27-29 inches (61-74 cm)

Color: The Leonberger’s coat ranges from tawny to reddish-brown and may have black tipped hair on the outer coat. There is also a small white star on the chest and sometimes a little white on the tip of its paws.
Country of Origin: The Leonberger got its name from its place of origin — Leonberg, Germany. German breeder Heinrich Essing crossed the Newfoundland, St. Bernard, and the Great Pyrenees to create a breed that could resemble a lion for the town of Leonberg.

Activities: The Leonberger needs to be taken on a daily walk. It does not need to have lots of exercises, though. It is an agile breed and has enough energy to be a good working dog and companion. It loves to swim, hike, and pull carts and sleds. The Leonberger has also been used to guard livestock, and for obedience and tracking. It also makes a good search and rescue dog, especially as a water-rescue dog.

Grooming: Because of its long coat and mane, the leonberger will have to be brushed regularly. Weekly brushing is enough, and the ears and teeth should be cleaned when needed. Bathe only if needed. De-matting may also be necessary

Other Info: The Leonberger has a life expectancy of 8 to 9 years. The breed is also prone to common diseases like hip dysplasia and bone disease. This breed is not recommended for you if you live in an apartment. It needs at least a large yard and prefer cool climates.

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Description: The Larson Lakeview Bulldogge has a square head that appears larger then its body. The head is a little wrinkled, with the forehead flat and sunken between the eyes. Its eyes are set low and a little far apart from each other. Its ears are set high and are round-tipped. The jaws are large, with the lower one turned up an protruding beyond the upper jaw. The muzzle is short but broad, and the dewlap has two folds.

The Larson Lakeview Bulldogge is known for its size and strength. It is bigger than the Olde English Bulldogge. It body is very muscular and proportional, although the neck is short and the head is large. The shoulders are broad, the chest deep, and the ribs so well-rounded. The front legs can either be straight of slightly bowed. The legs and thighs are as well-muscled as the rest of the body. The dog’s tail can either be cork-screwed, pump-handled, or bent. Its coat is short and is slightly coarse.

Dynamics: The Larson Lakeview Bulldogge is a sweet and friendly dog. It gets along well with the entire family, including the children. It is playful and affectionate. It can be dominant, though, and may want to show their power to the submissive dogs through play. It is also reserved with strangers, and can be protective and a little territorial with people it doesn’t know. Socialization is important, and training should begin at puppyhood. Whoever owns a Larson Lakeview Bulldogge should also know how to be assertive towards this breed. It has to know that you should be obeyed, else it will act dominant towards you as well.

Breed Group: Working

Weight: males 70-110 pounds (32-50 kg), females 50-90 pounds (23-41 kg)

Height: males 20 inches (51 cm) and up, females 16 inches (41 cm) and up

Color: The Larson Lakeview Bulldogge usually comes in brindle on white. The brindles can be red, grey, black, or brown. Calicos also exist.

Country of Origin: The Larson Lakeview Bulldogge was bred by Kevin Larson at the Larson Lakeview Kennels, in Minnesota, USA. It took seven years and lots of breeds (American Bulldog, English Bulldog, Mastiff, American Pit Bull Terrier, Bullmastiff, and Bull Terrier) to finally make the breed.

Activities: The Larson Lakeview Bulldogge is a working dog, and needs to be doing something in order for it not to become destructive. It needs to be taken on daily walks to exhaust some of its energy. It also likes to run around. Play is something that it looks forward to everyday.

Grooming: The Larson Lakeview Bulldogge has short fair so there is no need for heavy grooming. Bathe only when necessary.

Other Info: The Larson Lakeview Bulldogge has a life expectancy of 12 to 14 years. It is also healthy for the most part, which is unusual for any kind of bulldog. This breed may not do well in an apartment since it likes to run around and play a lot, preferably on a large yard.

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