AKA: Scotch Collie, Old Farm Collie

Description: The Farm Collie is more popularly known as the Scotch Collie, and there are two varieties of the breed: the Rough Collie and the Smooth Collie. In general, about the only difference between the two is the coat the breed has. The Smooth Collie has shorter hair than that of the Rough Collie. The Rough Collie has a very long coat that there is a ruff around its neck, feathery hair on the legs, a petticoat on its abdomen, and frills on its hindquarters.

The Farm Collie has a long triangular head, with only a slight stop and the jaws forming a scissors bite. The head is a distinctive feature of the Farm Collie, as it is more pointed than usual. The ears are set high on its head in a triangular shape. The ears are generally bent, with the tips sloping forward. The nose is black and the eyes are almond-shaped.

The body is longer than the dog is tall, with a straight back and deep chest. The tail is carried down when relaxed, and carried high in a curve when the dog is alert or excited.

Dynamics: The personality of the Farm Collie will be influenced by how it is raised. But generally, the Farm Collie has a friendly and calm personality. It gets along with children well, and can be trusted with other household pets and other dogs. It is smart and intelligent and is very easy to train. Training should be firm and gentle. The Farm Collie is also loyal and protective. It is usually calm and mild but can be alert and vocal, which makes it a good watchdog. The Farm Collie requires human company, else they will become bored and become boisterous.

Breed Group: Herding

Weight: males 45-70 pounds (21-32 kg) females 40-60 pounds (18-27 kg)

Height: males 21-24 inches (53-61 cm) females 19-22 inches (48-56 cm)

Color: Both varieties of the Farm Collie has four distinct colors (or combinations): sable (ranging from light-blonde to reddish brown, with any hue in between), tricolor (mostly black and whit with tan markings), blue merle tricolor (gray-blue and white with tan markings), and white (with a little head coloration of any of the other three color combinations mentioned).

Country of Origin: The Farm Collie, as its alternative name Scotch Collie depicts, originally came from Scotland Northern England. The original form of the Farm Collie was heavier and less fine-boned than today’s Rough and Smooth Collies.

Activities: The Farm Collie is an active and energetic breed, and it requires a relative amount of exercise. As a herding breed, it needs to have a job to do or some action. It also likes play sessions, but will usually content itself to watching over its family and the property. The Farm Collie can be used as a watchdog, for assistance and therapy, guide, dogs, herding, and as a companion dog.

Grooming: The Farm Collie needs to be thoroughly combed and brushed regularly. Shedding is mostly moderate, but is heavy during the shedding season.

Other Info: The Farm Collie has a life expectancy of 12 to 16 years. It is a generally healthy breed and it suffers from very little medical problems. This breed can live in an apartment as long as it is given enough exercises. The Farm Collie prefers to be on farms and have lots of space to run around.

AKA: Crestese, Chinese Crestese
Description: Cresete is not a purebred dog, its a cross between the Chinese crested and the maltese. That is why they are also considered as pet dog and they too look very cheerful, cuddly and classy. They are two of this breed: the Hairless with hair only in head,tail & feet and the Powderpuff one that is completely hairy all over their body.

Temperament: They are a very lively dog and a good companion and a pet dog. They are also very affectionate, charming and friendly dog. Moreover, chinese crested are a very sociable dog very playful especially with children and other animals as long as they are well trained especially on their socialization because they could also be easily alarmed to such circumstances. They are a devoted dog too to their owner. And intelligent dog easy to train but should be in a gentle way since they could be sensitive at times.

Activity: They always love to play around an open yard, required to have daily walk and exercise to retain their energy and be healthy.

Health: Health issues includes: Patellar Luxation, Ledd-Calve-Perthes Disease, Progressive Retinal Atrophy and Deafness.

Grooming: The Powderpuff type of this breed needs daily brushing and care to avoid matting and the hairless needs only sunscreen to protect them from sun and thay should also be protected against cold weather.

Breed Group: Southern
Color: Skin from pink to black, mahogany, blue, lavender or copper, solid or spotted; Powderpuff any color or combination
Height: Males 13 in. max, females 12 in. max
Weight: 5-10 pounds
Country Of Origin: China

Dynamics: They are a very calm,playful, smart dog Very smart enough to be trained in a proper way.

AKA: Hollandse Smoushond, Smoushond

Description: The Dutch Smoushond is a medium-sized dog with double coat of rugged wiry hair. It has small dark eyes, and black nose and lips. Long hair forms a beard, mustache, and eyebrows on its face. The ears are set high and triangular in shape. The muzzle is long and the jaws form an even yet slightly scissors bite.

The body of the Dutch Smoushond is proportional and well-balanced. Its legs are firm, straight, and well-muscled, with small round and catlike feet. The back of the legs are only thinly covered with hair.

Dynamics: The Dutch Smoushond is a charming dog with a friendly disposition. It can be reserved with strangers but it becomes very cheerful and loving with his family and friends. It is skillful and intelligent, and obedient to its owner. It is very eager to please and sensitive. Training the Dutch Smoushond has to be consistent but not harsh. This breed gets along very well with children and other household pets.

Breed Group: Terrier

Weight: 20-22 pounds (9-10 kg.)

Height: 14-17 inches (35-42 cm.)

Color: The coat color of the Dutch Smoushond is generally straw yellow, with shades of dark brown and white or light yellow.

Country of Origin: The Dutch Smoushond exact origins are unknown but is considered to come from the Netherlands. It is hardly known outside of the country.

Activities: The Dutch Smoushond is an active and energetic breed. It needs lots of exercise and play sessions.

Grooming: It is easy to take care of the Dutch Smoushond. Hair should be plucked by hand twice a year. The coat should retain its rugged and unkempt look. Try learning how to do this by taking the dog to a professional groomer first. Remove excess hair from inside the ears and between pads of the feet.

Other Info: The Dutch Smoushond has a life expectancy of 12-15 years. This breed will be fine living in the city or apartment as long as it is sufficiently exercised. It is actually recommended that the Dutch Smoushond live indoors.

AKA: Hollandse Herdershond, Hollandse Herder, Dutch Shepherd, Holland Shepherd

Description: There are three varieties of the Dutch Shepherd: the long-haired, the short-haired, and the wire-haired. The short-haired variety, with a fine and dense coat, is very common, the wire-haired one, with medium length hair that is wiry, less so. The long-haired variety, with long straight and harsh hair, is very rare.

The body of the Dutch Shepherd Dog is muscular and symmetrical. It has dark slanting eyes and ears that stand erect on its head. It has a long muzzle and the strong teeth forms a scissors bite. The tail is slightly curved. The feet are small, and there are no dewclaws.

Dynamics: The Dutch Shepherd Dog is an affectionate dog with a sweet and playful disposition. It is very friendly, loving, and highly energetic. It is a very happy dog, and very intelligent. It gets along well with children and with other dogs and animals. It is reserved and suspicious of strangers. It is easy to train and very eager to learn, which makes it an active and enthusiastic worker.

Breed Group: Herding

Weight: 65-67 pounds (29.5-30.5 kg.)

Height: 22-25 inches (55-63cm.)

Color: The coat color or the Dutch Shepherd Dog can come in various shades of brindle, including gray, yellow, silver, red or gold brindle, and blue.

Country of Origin: The Dutch Shepherd Dog comes from the Netherlands, and is not really popular outside the country as compared to the related Belgian shepherds’ popularity in the US and northern Europe.

Activities: The Dutch Shepherd Dog is a highly energetic dog and likes a lot of action. This breed has to be kept physically and mentally exercised. They need to be taken outdoors for a walk or a run from time to time. The Dutch Shepherd Dog is popular for being a herder and for its quick reflexes. It has been used for agility, catch, obedience competitions, guard work, and field training companionship. The Dutch Shepherd Dog is also valued as a farm guard, cart-puller, watchdog, and police and security dog.

Grooming: The long-haired and short-haired variety need regular combing and brushing. The wire-haired variety should never be brushed and can only be combed from time to time. It needs professional plucking twice a year to remove dead and loose hairs. The excess hair on the ears should be removed. Bathe only when necessary.

Other Info: The Dutch Shepherd dog has a life expectancy of 12 to 14 years. This breed will be fine living in the city and in an apartment as long as it is sufficiently exercised and taken outdoors often. This is a generally healthy breed and its all-weather coat helps it to overcome cold climate.

AKA: Swedish Dachsbracke

Description: The Drever’s body is large, the same size as with most hunting breeds. But it has short legs, which make them look smaller. The legs are straight and not bent, different from those of a Dachshund. It has a large, proportional head, with a black nose, tight lips, and ears that hang down. It carries its tail in a downward curve.

Dynamics: The Drever has a friendly temperament, but it can be stubborn and tenacious. There may be times when it will go against its human companion and wok longer than necessary for its own satisfaction. It is a calm breed, neither nervous nor aggressive. This breed is a low but steady worker, brave and courageous, hunting carefully with its sharp nose and furious bark.

Breed Group: Hound

Weight: 32-34 pounds (14-16 kg.)

Height: 11-16 inches (28-40 cm.)

Color: The coat colors of the Drever include fawn, black, and black and tan. There are always white markings on the face, feet, neck, chest, and on the tip of the tail.

Country of Origin: The Drever was bred from the Weshpalian Dachsbracke and local hounds in Sweden, where it is popular and is a hunter’s most popular companion. It was officially named in 1947.

Activities: The Drever is a very active dog. A daily walk or play sessions is needed for this breed.

Grooming: Regularly wiping the coat with a damp cloth will be enough in grooming the Drever. It is an average shedder.

Other Info: The Drever has a life expectancy of 12 to 14 years. It will do well living in an apartment as long as it can be taken outdoors from time to time.

AKA: Drentsche Patrijshond, Dutch Partridge Dog, Drentse Partridge Dog

Description: The Drentse Patrijshond is a well-balanced hunting dog, bred with a hunting insitinct. It has short to medium length hair, with the body, ears, tail, and the back of the legs possessing longer hair. The nose is black, and the eyes are a dark hazel or brown. The ears hang down, and the tail is carried high or curved when the dog is alert or excited.

Dynamics: The Drentse Patrijshond is agile and fast on the hunting field. Despite that it is a calm and sweet tempered dog. It tends to be more relaxed at home, but it is also a work-driven breed. It is loyal, protective, and devoted to its family. It becomes very attached to its family, and is sweet and excellent with children.

Breed Group: Gun Dog

Weight: varies accordingly to the height

Height: 22 to 25 inches (55 to 63 cm)

Color: The Drentsche Patrijshond usually comes in white with brown or orange markings. A large brown or orange mark is usually present on the backside above the tail. The coat of this breed is tricolor, sometimes with tan markings.

Country of Origin: The Drentsche Patrijshond originated in the Netherlands, tracing back to the 16th century.

Activities: The Drentsche Patrijshond excels in hunting all kinds of game, hunting with good speed. It also serves as a pointer and retriever. It also works as a watch dog, child playmate, and even pull carts.

AKA: Old Time Bulldog

Description: The Dorset Olde Tyme Bulldogge is a medium-sized dog with the traditional appearance of a bulldog, though it has a stronger and bigger physique than the Bulldog. Its body is compact and stocky, with a well-boned and muscular structure. The chest is wide and the back is short. The forelegs are straight, set apart from each other, and the hind legs are broad with strong thighs. The feet are broad and the toes are tight, with thick tough pads. The Dorset Olde Tyme Bulldogge has a gait that exudes power and heaviness.

The Dorset Olde Tyme Bulldogge’s head is strong and massive, with the forehead dominating the face. It is furrowed with loose and wrinkled skin on the throat and cheeks. It has a broad muzzle, with folds, with the nose on top of it.The ears are set high on the head

Dynamics: The Dorset Olde Tyme Bulldogge is a flexible and loyal dog, able to fit into any lifestyle of its owner. It is very eager to please its family and is protective. Despite its appearance, it is a very affectionate and loving companion. They get along very well with children and other household pets, especially when socialized with them at an early age.

Breed Group: Mastiff

Weight: 60-90 pounds (27-41 kg.)

Height: 19-21 inches (48-54 cm.)

Color: This breed is still at its early stage so there is not yet a standard acceptable color for the coat. The Dorset Old Tyme Bulldogge is currently being bred in variations of brindle, pied, black, and slate gray-blue.

Country of Origin: The Dorset Old Tyme Bulldogge originates in England, where the breeding program began in the late 1980s by Steve Barnett.

Activities: The Dorset Old Tyme Bulldogge can handle any amount of exercise but also likes to rest. A daily walk will be enough to keep the breed fit and healthy.

Grooming: The Dorset Old Tyme Bulldogge coat will be cared for enough with a daily wipe using a damp cloth of a soft brush. This is to ensure that the wrinkles are free of any dirt or stains.

Other Info: The Dorset Olde Tyme Bulldogge has a life expectancy of up to 14 years. It is a generally healthy breed. This breed can adapt to any environment, whether it be in the city or country.

AKA: Scottish Collie
Description: Collie the breed that was made famous in the movie Lassie. Their skull is flat, head is light and not massive and creates a similarity with its rounded,lean wedge that is soft and clean and well balanced and proportioned. Their underjaw is very strong and has good set of teeth in perfect size in scissors bite. Their ears are only erected at least ¾ to also be proportion to their head and flat skull. Eyes are clear and bright with a smart expression. Neck is clean,strong and muscular, regularly long and carried in slight arch. Their body is also muscular and strong and proportion to their height with deep chest. Moreover, they have strong,muscular straight legs, with regularly long,caried low tail and coat with good pattern and long with the exception of the legs and head the outer part is straight and rough and undercoat is soft and hairy.

Temperament: Collie breed is an alert dog, smart and flexible. A very strong dog and proud especially with their muscular built and straight legs. Also, they are a sweet, devoted and protective dog especially to their family. This breed has been awarded 5 times with a Ken-L-Ration Hero Dog award. They have the best socialization attitude especially towards children. A very playful yet calm dog also very friendly. They have to be trained properly and in a gentle way. This breed is not as aggressive compared to other breeds but they could be one when it comes to some suspicious strangers.

Activity: Collies require daily exercise and walks to keep them firm and strong. And enjoys to frolic around especially off leash in an open area.

Health: They could suffer the following: PRA, eye defects and hip problems leading to acute lameness and arthritis. Their nose tip is delicate and must be protected from sun or heat. Their life span is about 14-16 years.

Grooming: They needed a thorough brushing since they have long coats and extra care during their shedding. Bathe them only when necessary. Either wet or dry shampoo. They shed only 2 times each year.

Breed Group: Herding
Color: Sable and white, tri-color (black, white & tan), blue merle or predominantly white with sable, tri-color or blue merle markings.
Height: Dogs 24-26 inches (61-66cm.) Bitches 22-24 inches (56-61cm.)
Weight: Dogs 60-75 pounds (27-34kg.) Bitches 50-65 pounds (23-29kg.)
Country Of Origin: Britain

Dynamics: Collies are calm dog that has a very muscular ans strong built. Very friendly and could be a good human companion since they have good socialization enjoy being with children and other pets too.