AKA: Flanders Cattle Dog, Vlaamse Koehend

Description: The Bouvier des Flandres is a massive and heavily-coated dog that has a thick beard and mustache. It also has shaggy eyebrows that add to its distinctive appearance. It has a black nose, dark brown oval-shaped eyes, and teeth that form a scissors bite. Its ears stand erect, triangular in shape, and may be cropped.

The Bouvier des Flandres has a proportionately square body. It has a broad and deep chest, and the tail is docked. The legs are muscular, with the front legs perfectly straight.

Dynamics: The Bouvier des Flanders is a gentle-mannered and calm dog. It is obedient and can be trained easily. It is intelligent enough to learn commands quickly, but the training has to be consistent, balanced, and firm. The Bouvier also needs to be clear on who the master is to avoid dominance problems.

The Bouvier is excellent with children, and can get along well with other household pets is socialized at an early age. Socialization is important to prevent over-protectiveness or shyness in the breed. The Bouvier is sometimes suspicious and reserved with strangers. But generally, it is a lively, enthusiastic, and responsible dog.

Breed Group: Herding

Weight: males 75-90 lbs (34-41 kg), females 60-80 lbs (27-36 kg)

Height: males 23-28 inches (58-71 cm), females 22-27 inches (56-69 cm)

Color: The coat of the Bouvier des Flandres comes in black, fawn, blonde, gray, or brindle. Some may have a white marking on the chest.

Country of Origin: The Bouvier des Flandres comes from Belgium, where it was bred from a cross between the Griffon and the Beauceron.

Activities: The Bouvier des Flandres has an average demand for exercise. A daily walk and exercises would be sufficient for it to remain healthy and active. The Bouvier des Flandres is currently used as a watchdog and guard dog as well as a tracking dog. It is also being used as a guide for the blind, in search and rescue, police work, military work, carting, competitions, and schutzhund.

Grooming: The Bouvier des Flandres’ coat requires some attention when it comes to grooming. The coat has to be brushed regularly. Bathe or dry shampoo only when needed. Excess hair inside the ears and between the pads of the feet should be removed or trimmed. The coat needs to be trimmed at least three times a year.

Other Info: The Bouvier des Flandres has a life expectancy of 10-12 years. It is a healthy breed and is accustomed to harsh conditions. It is still prone to some health conditions though, such as hip dysplasia and eye problems. The Bouvier des Flandres will do well in an apartment as long as it is taken outdoors from time to time and sufficiently exercised.

AKA: Russian Wolfhound, Russkaya Psovaya Borzaya, Psowaya Barsaya, Barzoi, Psovoi

Description: The Borzoi is a tall dog that has an aristocratic appearance because of its height and its long narrow head. It has a slightly arched muzzle, black nose, and dark oblong eyes. Its ears normally lie back on its neck. The back of the Borzoi is naturally and gracefully curved. It has a narrow chest and there is a heavy mane of hair on the neck. The tail is long and curved, hanging low. The coat of the Borzoi consists of long silky hair that can be wavy or with large curls.

Dynamics: The Borzoi is an intelligent and proud breed. It can be trained and it can be very loyal to its family. But it is also a very independent dog, and does not bend easily to please people. Training the Borzoi should be based on mutual respect. Once the Borzoi trusts you and sees you as a friend, it will become sweet and affectionate with you.

The Borzoi is a serious and quiet dog. It can keep itself clean like a cat, and, while getting along fairly well with children, values its rest and does not take into rough play sessions. The Borzoi is by nature a hunting breed so it has to be watched carefully lest it runs off to chase other animals. It is very fast and has little territorial instinct. It cannot be trusted with small animals and non-canine pets. This breed also needs to be socialized well at an early age.

Breed Group: Hounds, Sighthound and Pariah

Weight: males 75-105 lbs (34-48 kg), females 60-90 lbs (27-41 kg)

Height: males at least 28 inches (71 cm), females at least 26 inches (66 cm)

Color: The coat color of the Borzoi can be white, golden, tan or gray with black markings, either solid or mixed.

Country of Origin: The Borzoi originated in Russia, although it is thought to have been brought there from Arabia. Its popularity spread throughout Europe when Queen Victoria came to own one.

Grooming: The Borzoi has a long silky coat but it is actually easy to groom. Regular brushing is enough. Bathing isn’t required, but dry shampoo may be necessary occasionally. Clip the hair between the toes to make it comfortable for the Borzoi.

Activities: The Borzoi needs plenty of exercise and some time to run around off the leash. Aside from hunting, the Borzoi’s talents include sighting and lure coursing.

Other Info: The Borzoi has a life expectancy of about 10-12 years. This breed is sensitive to drugs and is picky about its meals. It is prone to bloat. Avoid exercises after its meals. The Borzoi will do well in an apartment as long as it is taken outdoors and exercised sufficiently. Keep the dog in a least most often because it might run off suddenly when it finds something interesting to chase after.

AKA: Serra de Aires Mountain dog, Portuguese Shepherd Dog, Portuguese Sheepdog, Monkey Dog
Description: This Breed possess good looks with beautiful coat. They are medium in size that has regularly long body. A very alert and devoted breed especially when it comes to the one that is being entrusted to him. Their looks and attitude could be compared to that of a monkey that is why in their region, they are being known as “the monkey dog”. They have round, strong and broad head with dark,round and leveled to head eyes that has a sparkling expression. Nose that are slightly raised and well shaped. Muzzle is in a cylinder form,slightly hallow and straight. Their lips are thin and very well shaped,not overlapping with a solid white teeth. Ears are hanging without any folds and high. Body slightly sloping with straight back and well let down chest, well muscled shoulders and dark feet with long toes and round. The hair is very long but does not cover its eyes, medium wavy and smooth.

Temperament: They are very alert, energetic and most of all loyal to their owners. This breed is the most devoted among sheep dog breeds. Considered as a lively dog and high spirited and loves to work. But they also require much training to help them develop good traits. Or else they could also be stubborn if there would be no sufficient training.

Activity: They enjoy long walks for exercise with their family as they used to do while tending flocks with their ancestors. Also a regular exercise is required for them to be more healthy and active. And puppies needed socialization to be familiarize with other people and their fellow dogs.

Grooming: For this breed, no heavy grooming is required, but only once a week of brushing is needed.

Health Problems: no mentioned specific health problems for this breed. Life expectancy is about 12-13 years.

Breed Group: Herding
Color: yellow-red chestnut, gray, fawn, wolf, or black
Height: 16-22 inches (41-56 cm.)
Weight: 26-40 pounds (12-18 kg.)
Country Of Origin: Portugal

Dynamics: Cao da Serra de Aires breed is an active working dog that can be trusted by its owner. They are an intelligent breed, easy to train. They are also friendly but it neers to be socialize earlier while they are still on their puppy stage.

AKA: Estrela Mountain Dog, Serra da estrela Mountain Dog
Description: The Cao da Serra da Estrela may be considered as one of the oldest beeds of the Iberian Peninsula. This breed has two types of coat. The Short coat which is thick, dense and a portion of rough but not harsh and that its feathering is proportion. Another type is Long coat with thick and a portion of rough but not hard outer coat, it is flat and not curly also dense and has a lighter color compared to its outer coat. With hair on its head is short and diminishing in length from the ears to the tip and on its neck and chest the hair is thick especially in males. And from their thighs, through its tail is very much feathered and has smooth hair on their front legs. Feet are oval with thick and hard pads tightly closed toes with dark black nails. They have muscular thighs and loin with short back and chest broad and deep. Also, they have long broad head and muzzle moderately tapered and has large black nose with well opened nostrils. Has a well developed jaws, black tightly closed lips. Their eyes are deep,oval shaped,medium in size that expresses a calm and intelligent look. Ears are triangular in shape, small with rounded tips and had strong teeth in scissor bite.

Temperament: They are a very alert breed with a calm expression. But they could also impose a threatening look to strangers thus he could be a good protector to his owner. They are the breed to fight wolves to protect the sheep. But they are also very loyal to their master ad very trainable, an intelligent breed.

Activity: They are not recommended for apartment life because they are born to protect the sheep pf their master that is why they are very alert and always walk to watch over and be the protector.

Breed Group: Flock Guardian
Color: The only admitted colors are : fawn, wolfgray and yellow, either self-colored or with white markings.
Height: Height: Male: 25 ½ – 28 ½ inches (65-72 cm.) Female: 24 ½ – 27 inches (62-68 cm.)
Weight: Males: 40-50kg Females: 30-40kg
Country Of Origin: North of Portugal

Dynamics: When outside their territory, the Estrela Mountain Dog is calm yet very alert always. An Intelligent dog easy to train and obedient to their masters.

Description: The Border Terrier is a small terrier with a wiry coat, dark eyes, black nose, and small V-shaped ears. It has a short muzzle, and its jaws meet in a scissors bite. Its tail is short and is tapering, with a thick base. The tail is carried level with the back unless the Border Terrier moves it.

Dynamics: The Border Terrier is a lively and gentle dog. It is loyal and eager to please, which makes it easy to train. Its affectionate manner makes it excellent with children and unaggressive. It may grow up to be timid if not properly socialized since puppyhood.

The Border Terrier is a bold hunter. It likes to dig and wiggle their way in and out of holes. This breed generally gets along with other dogs, but is not to be trusted with hamsters, rabbits, rats, or birds. The Border Terrier needs to be attended to most of the time because it gets restless when left alone.

Breed Group: Terrier

Weight: males 13-16 lbs (6-7 kg), females 11-14 lbs (5-6 kg)

Height: males 13-16 inches (33-41 cm), females 11-14 inches (28-36 cm)

Color: The coat of the Border Terrier can be red, blue and tan, tan, and grizzle and tan. White hair on the chest is okay, but white hair on the feet is not acceptable.

Country of Origin: The Border Terrier originates in the Cheviot Hills near the English and Scottish border. It was bred to help drive foxes away from the farms.

Grooming: In grooming the Border Terrier, brushing the coat weekly and having professional grooming twice a year is enough. Bathe the dog only when necessary.

Activities: The Border Terrier needs lot of exercise to cope up with its huge amount of stamina. This breed is known to hunt down fox, marten, otter, and badger. Other talents include tracking, watchdogging, agility, and competitions and performances.

Other Info: The Border Terrier has a life expectancy of 15 or more years. It is prone to CECS (Canine Epileptoid Cramping Syndrome) or “Spike’s Disease”, which is a canine health problem common in Border Terriers. This breed doesn’t exhibit any pain even when it is seriously ill so the owner must pay close attention always. The Border Terrier will get along fine in an apartment as long as it is taken outdoors from time to time and exercised.

Description: The Border Collie is a medium-sized dog with a body longer than it is tall. There are two varieties of Border Collie: one with coarse hair, and one with sleek hair. The coarse-haired variety has a mane and a tail brush. For both the varieties, the hair on the face, ears, and front legs is always short and sleek.

The head of the Border Collie is fairly wide, with a distinct stop. The nose is black and the ears, set high on the head, are usually half-perked. The eyes are dark brown, except in merles where the eyes can be blue. The teeth forms a scissors bite.

Dynamics: The Border Collie is an intelligent and energetic dog. It can be easily trained and is highly talented in obedience competitions, agility, and Frisbee. It is generally a happy and contented dog, though it may get aggressive with other male dogs. Most of the time, it gets along well with other breeds, though. The Border Collie is also good with children and other household pets. It has to be socialized well since puppyhood to help overcome shyness.

The Border Collie is serious in its work and is very eager to please. It is intelligent and active enough to do have extensive daily exercises and some work to do. Attention must be given to the Border Collie because bad behavior may arise when it gets bored and has nothing to do. It may be snappish and nip at the heels of people, due to its herding instincts. There may also be a time when it would challenge an owner’s authority. This breed can become dominant, although not every Border Collie has this problem.

Breed Group: Herding

Weight: males 30-45 lbs (14-20 kg), females 27-42 lbs (12-19 kg)

Height: males 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), females 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)

Color: The coat of the Border Collie can be black and white, tricolor, red and white, black and gray, or all black. White is not the main color.

Country of Origin: The Border Collie comes from Northumberland, on the Scottish and English border. It is descended from old British herding breeds and some spaniel.

Grooming: In grooming the Border Collie, regular combing and brushing is needed to keep its coat shining. Bathe or dry shampoo only when needed. The coat and the ears has to be checked regularly for ticks.

Activities: The Border Collie needs both exercise and work in its daily life. Work and physical exercises come natural to them. Herding is a natural hobby for this breed. The Border Collie has a habit of crouching down and almost hypnotizing the herded animals with their stare. This breed is also used for bomb and narcotics detection, competitions and performances, police work, search and rescue, and as guide dogs for the blind and handicapped.

Other Info: The Border Collie has a life expectancy of 12-15 years. It a generally healthy breed but are still prone to hip dysplasia, PRA, and Collie Eye Anomaly (an eye disease common to Collies). It may also be allergic to fleas and prone to epilepsy and deafness. The Border Collie is not suitable for apartment life. This is a very active and workaholic breed that it needs a lot of space and area to spend its energy on.

AKA: n/a
Description: The Canis Panther is considered as the ultimate pet protector because they are strong and very muscular breed that has a broad chest and jaw with a fine nose. Their ears are cropped, tail is docked and rear dews removed. They have short-haired coat with a variety of colors like chocolate, black, fawn, and blue gray.

Temperament: This breed is a very loyal as well as devoted to its owner and could be the best protector at all times. An intelligent breed, easy to train that its handler wouldn’t had a hard time during their trainings. Also, they are a loving dog especially to the family. Canis Panther excels in areas of obedience and agility too. When it comes to socialization, if trained they could be friendly to others and to children although a supervision is required since large breed dogs is not best for children. They are very sensitive to strangers and defensive-minded especially when they could sense some bad intentions towards their owner and family.

Activity: Canis Panther requires a large yard for them to run and most importantly, they should be taken for a walk daily

Grooming: They have smooth ad short hair so it’s not difficult to groom.

Health Problems: typically, their life span is about 10-11 years and there is no related health issues for this breed.

Breed Group: Personal Protection
Color: solid colors of chocolate, buckskin, black, and blue.
Height:Males 27-30 inches (68-77 cm) Females: 24-27 inches (62-68)
Weight:Males 120-140 pounds (54-63 kg) Females 85- 105 pounds (38-48 kg)
Country Of Origin:USA

Dynamics: - This breed is very calm and loving to his handler and family. Easy to train, smart ans obedient kind of dog. Very devoted to its owner therefore they could offer a high protection. Could also socialize to others if trained earlier and could be sensitive to strangers.

AKA: Cane di Macellaio, Sicilian Branchiero, Italian Mastiff
Description: Cane Corso Italiano is a rare breed. A medium to large size breed, unicolor, robust and sturdy,nevertheless they are elegant also lean with powerful muscles. Their head is large and muzzle and upper portion of skull converge slightly and neck is strong and muscular, also long like its head with a chest well developed. They have an athletic build. They move with considerable ease. Its head is massive that expresses a dignified and proud expression. Eyes are medium in size & slightly protruding with black nose and large with ample open nostrils in line with nasal bridge. Ears are triangular and set wide. You will notice that they have shorter square muzzle than skull but strong and flat on its front portion. Their upper lips moderately hang and it cover the mandible so lips could determine the lower profile of its muzzle. They possess large, curved and thick jaws. Tails are set fairly high and never curled nor erect. Their hair is short and shiny very dense with light undercoat.

Temperament: Cane Corso Italiano is very protective and dominant that made them a perfect guard dog, extremely responsive and agile yet very responsive too that could be responsible especially to strangers that would invade the house or property of its owner. They have a stable balanced temperament that makes this breed a perfect companion and protector but very gentle. They could also be sociable its family, children and other dogs as long as they are trained to socialize from their puppy stage. Moreover, they are very loyal and could be a good pet at home too and not just a guard dog. When it comes to trainings, they are very attentive and willing to learn. For this breed, an experienced owner for them to know the basics of its training and obedience should be imposed. Their ears were originally cropped to help them ward off livestock hence, it is very sensitive than its other body parts and they are resistant to pain that makes them more strong to fight any other electrical invisible fence.

Activity: Corso could be fine indoors but they are a very athletic dog so they require daily exercise. They could be a good jogging companion. They should be taken for a daily brisk walk or jog. To help them maintain its good behavior and attitude as well as for a healthy growth.
Grooming: They don’t require heavy grooming because they just have short hair and not a heavy shedder. An occasional combing to remove dead hair would be fine.

Health Problems: A typical bone and joint problems. Their life span is about 10 to 11 years.

Breed Group: Mastiff, Guard Dog
Color: Black, plumb-gray, slate, light gray, blue/gray, light fawn, deer fawn, dark fawn and tubby (very well marked stripes on different shades of fawn and gray)
Height: Males 24-27 inches (64-68 cm.) Females 23-25 inches (60-64 cm.)
Weight: Males 99-110 pounds (45-50 kg.) Females 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg.)
Country Of Origin:Italy

Dynamics:
- Corso breed is guard dog and very loyal to its owner but could be gentle and be calm at home. If trained properly, they could also be sociable to others and other dogs too. They are very athletic so they enjoy being outdoor for a walk or jog.

AKA: Qimmiq, Canadian Inuit Dog
Description: This breed is one of the five indigenous dogs that canada is proud to call as their own. They are called “Qimmiq” which simply means dog. They are very popular in most arctic groups since they could pull the heaviest load on the greatest distance with just little amount of food intake. This is because they are born a working dog to pull. They are extremely a versatile dog, that is used for transportation,hauling sleds and packing. They also help in hunting activities near the arctic cirlce. Canadian Eskimo dog is powerfully built that had big bones on its body. Strong built capable for a working dog. They have long coat,thick and straight, that its outer layer is waterproof, variable in color and serves as protection against temperatures that fall below freezing.

Temperament: They require firm training that has a hard earned instinct for survival. But they are also a gentle and affectionate companion. They do not usually bark but howls like a fox.They could be friendly to children and other dogs if properly socialized.

Activity: They needed a lot of exercise because they are a working dog. They pull sleds for transportation. Lack of exercise could lead them to boredom and would cause destructiveness. They can catch an 18-inch frozen fish and down it completely in two bites. It happens so fast, the fish never even touches the ground.

Grooming:Once a week brushing to help stimulate new growth of hair and be done once a day if they are shedding.

Breed Group: Working Dog
Color: Variety of colors. The most common include: black, white, red, grey, silver, and cinnamon.
Height: 20-27 inches
Weight: 60 – 105 lbs
Country Of Origin: Canada

Dynamics:
- Canadian Eskimo Dogs are a hard working dog since they are born to be trained to pull sleds. They are also gentle as companion that needs a lot of exercise always to be fit for work.

AKA: Bichon Bolognese

Description: The Bolognese is a small and compact dog with long and fluffy hair. Its hair is long all over the body, though shorter on the muzzle. The hair is in flocks and never form fringes. The body of the Bolognese is squarely. The neck is without dewlap. The tail is carried curved over its back.

The head of the Bolognese has an accentuated stop. It is slightly egg-shaped with the upper part flat. The nose is large and black. The jaw forms a scissors bite, although some has a pincer bite. The eyes are dark and round. The ears are set high on the head and long, hanging down.

Dynamics: The Bolognese is not a very active breed though it likes to play. It is serious, reserved, and shy. It enjoys the company of people, though, and is very attached and devoted to its owner and family. With its family and loved ones, it is playful and cheerful. It may sometimes sulk and howl mournfully when it is not given attention.

The Bolognese is very obedient and eager to please. It is timid with strangers but is generally a friendly dog. It gets along well with other animals, too.

Breed Group: Toy, Companion Dog

Weight: 4.5-9 lbs (2.5-4 kg)

Height: males 10.5-12 inches (27-30 cm), females 10-11 inches (25-28 cm)

Color: The Bolognese has a coat color of pure white. No other color patches and no other shade of white.

Country of Origin: The Bolognese comes from Italy, where it has been known since the Roman era. It is sometimes confused with the Maltese but is really more closely related to the Bichon Frise and Havanese.
Activities: The Bolognese has energy enough for a lot of play sessions. This breed generally serves as a toy or companion dog.

Other Info: The Bolognese has a life expectancy of 14 years. It is suited to live in an apartment so long as it is taken outdoors occasionally. In grooming the Bolognese, daily brushings and monthly grooming sessions are recommended.