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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AKA: Australian Koolie, German Koolie, German Coolie
Description: Koolie is a blue eyed dog from Australia born as a hunter. They come in various colors may it be combination of red and blue, a tricolor with markings on their face. Their coat is short but it is smooth, soft to touch and glossy. Hairy only through their body but not on their feet. They are regularly tall. Some Koolie also have either brown or black eyes aside from blue.

Temperament: Koolies have good amount of energy. They are affectionate and friendly dog. A fun loving and alert dog. Very loyal to their owners and very responsible towards their work. They are a smart kind of dog and would always love to work until they could. A hard worker breed. They could get along well with other pets as long as trained well since their early age. Also safe with children. They have been bred to work hard that’s why they couldn’t stay long doing nothing. Working all the time would make them feel good. If trained well with some good behaviors, their attitude will be more enhanced that could make them an excellent pet dog.

Activity: Exercise daily is their main activity. They are hard working dog therefore, they needed good amount of exercise to maintain their stamina, agility and more energy to be healthy.

Health: They could suffer from illness like: joint problems that if they are engage in a lot of jumping activities.

Grooming: brushing once or twice every week would do good for their hair to prevent tangles.

Breed Group: Herding
Color: red, blue or tri merle, solid red or black
Height: 15-22 inches (38-56 cm.)
Weight: 21-44 pounds (12 – 20 kg.)
Country Of Origin: Australia

Dynamics: Koolies were originated from Australia. They are born hunter that’s why they are strong enough to do some tasks and always willing to devote their time for work. For the record, A Koolie had won an award in a high jump competition in Sydney Australia last 1998.

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AKA: English Toy Spaniel
Description: English Toy Spaniel breed is a very attractive dog, a head turner. They have long soft and shiny hair that is wavy. Their nose is like that of a pug. Eyes are big and round. That expresses how cute and cuddly they are. Ears are like a pendant clicnging unto their face. They are grouped in 4: The King Charles are black in color, Prince Charles in tan also white and black, The Ruby comes in chestnut red and Blenheim in white and red color. They are considered a toy dog because of their looks and traits as well.

Temperament: This Breed is a very sweet and loving dog. They are considered pet dog that everyone could play and hug. They always enjoy playing around. They are also friendly towards everybody especially with children. They bark only when needed so they could also be a good watchdog. They like to accompany their owners and some of them are also picky eaters. But they should also be trained not to demand over their owners and be well disciplined to develop good manners too.

Activity: They are required to have daily exercise, walking and jog along with their owners would be good for them. Provided they should just be beside their owner and not to let them lead the way for their owners so owners could imply good leadership to their pets.

Health: Some health issues they may suffer includes: respiratory diseases, heart disease eye and ear infections. And may snore and wheeze which usually a habit of those short faced dogs.

Grooming: Only regular brushing of their hair is needed to prevent tangles and maintain its softness and shine. They are not a heavy shedder.

Breed Group: Toy Dog, Gun Dog
Color: The King Charles are black in color, Prince Charles in tan also white and black, The Ruby comes in chestnut red and Blenheim in white and red color.
Height: about 10 inches (25cm.)
Weight: 9-12 pounds (4.1-5.4kg.)
Country Of Origin: v England

Dynamics: English Toy Spaniel was primarily orignated in Asia but was fully developed in England in centuries ago. They are a very smart and loving dog that us why they are considered and became famous as a pet dog in england in 17 century.

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AKA: Grosser Munsterlander Vorstehhund, Large Munsterlander

Description: The Large Munsterlander has a very well-balanced body, making the breed one of the most versatile hunting dogs. It has easy and steady movement and gait, with its body squarely proportional. Its coat is long and thick, feathery on the ears, legs, and tail. There should be no feathering on the backside of the upper feet. The feet are strong and firm with hair between the toes. The tail is carried horizontally.

A male Large Munsterlander has a bigger head than that of a female. The male also has longer hair on the chest and has more feathering. The head is brod and slightly rounded, with long, broad, and round-tipped ears that are hanging. The eyes are dark and heavy-lidded and the mouth forms a scissors bite.

Dynamics: The Large Munsterlander is a cheerful and obedient dog, making it a wonderful house companion. It is also an intelligent breed and is easy to train. It is extremely sociable and people dependent. It does not like to be alone and can get destructive when left in the house or in a car with no one else around. It likes to retrieve and carry things things in its mouth, perfect for being hunting dogs. It also likes to play, and is good with other animals and children.

The Large Munsterlander is also a great working dog. It is happy when it has something to do, and is a very flexible breed. It has the ability to withstand pressures involved in hunting and exercises, adapting to any terrain and resistant to fatigue and bad weather. It is especially good at retrieving the hunt, more so when it is retrieving out of the water. It also likes to hunt down small animals. Training is needed to get it along with your small farm animals and to leave sheep and cattle alone. It likes to chase smaller preys like rodents and birds. This breed is a very valuable dog for hunters as it is good in both land and water. Socialization and patience in training is needed to manage the hunting instinct in the Large Munsterlander.

Breed Group: Gun dog

Weight: 50-70 pounds (23-32 kg)

Height: 23-25.5 inches (58-65 cm)

Color: The Large Munsterlander’s coat ranges from predominantly black to predominantly white. Usually, the head is solid black with white snips and the body is white with black patches and flecks. All black coats is not desirable, and brown coats is not unheard of but are not common either.

Country of Origin: The Large Munsterlander originated in Germany in the late 18th century. With the reputation as an all-purpose hunter, its popularity grew to countries outside of its country of origin.

Activities: With its playfulness, hunter instincts, and boundless energy, the Large Munsterlander needs to be on its feet most of the time. Daily walks and sufficient exercise is necessary for this breed. It loves to run and chase outdoors, so it has to be taken outside everyday to make it happy.

Grooming: Since the male Large Munsterlander has a longer coat then the female, the male’s coat needs to be brushed more often than the female’s. Brushing the coat every other day will do. Bathe only when necessary.

Other Info: The Larger Munsterlander has a life expectancy of 12 to 13 years. It is usually very healthy although some are still prone to hip dysplasia. This breed is also not compatible with living in an apartment as it does best outdoors and needs at least a large yard.

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AKA: Landseer Newfoundland

Description: The Landseer is a tall and powerful-looking dog. It has a well-balanced body, giving out an elegant and agile yet hardy aura about itself. It has a wide muzzle, although a little short and squarely. The ears are triangular and pendant. The eyes are dark brown, with their conjunctiva not shown.

The Landseer’s legs are longer than that of the Newfoundland, and the feet are webbed for when it goes swimming. The coat is long, water-repellant, oily, and slightly wavy. The top coat is straight and dense and with a good undercoat. The tail hangs down.

Dynamics: The Landseer is a dog of patience and outstanding temperament. It is a generous and intelligent breed, and is most often described as calm, loyal, trustworthy, and dignified. It is a very devoted dog, loyal to its master, and it welcomes any person, dog, or any animal that bears no ill intention. It is also very good with children, playful even. It is a very sociable dog but it has to be socialized since puppyhood, of course. The Landseer can also be protective. It gets between an intruder and its family, and will act on its own when it sees the family being threatened.

The Landseer likes getting wet. It drinks a lot of water and can be messy with it. It also likes to swim and play in the water. This breed has the energy of its size and can be slightly difficult to train. It is also very sensitive to the tone of voice used on it. Training this dog has to be in a calm and balanced manner.

Breed Group: Mastiff

Weight: males 130-150 pounds (59-68 kg), females 100-120 pounds (45-54kg)

Height: males 28 ½ -31 ½ inches (72-80 cm), females 26 ½-28 ½ inches (67-72 cm)

Color: The color of the Landseer’s coat is a clear white with black patches. The collar, the chest, belly, legs, and tail are white, while the head is black with a white muzzle.

Country of Origin: The Landseer originates from Germany and Switzerland. The United States and Great Britain consider the Landseer as the same breed as the Newfoundland, which has some roots in Canada and England.

Activities: Its huge body makes it move slow, but the Landseer still has enough energy to play, swim, and frolic. This dog is content to rest and sleep, but it still needs to be given daily walks outside.

Grooming: Bathe only when necessary but brush the thick double coat regularly. Use dry shampoo when bathing from to time.

Other Info: The Landseer has a life expectancy of 10 years. It is prone to a lot of diseases like hip dysplasia and hereditary heart disease sub-aortic stenosis (SAS). This breed is also sensitive to heat and prefers cool climates, so give them plenty of shade and cool water.

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AKA: n/a
Description: The Kerry Blue Terrier is a regular sized breed, has well built, strong body. Their Head is long, chest is deep. Their coat is curly and wavy but soft and compact and has no undercoat. They have wide set eyes, rounded and dark colored. Ears are small and dark colored too. Their Tail is set high and regularly long. They have a good bone structure that is very strong. Their color also varies. Kerry Blue Terrier puppies comes in black at birth when they grow older, blue shade appears until they reach 2 years old.

Temperament: This breed is loyal to its owner, that could also be considered as a family dog. They are gentle with children likes to play around. They have good amount of agility, very obedient dog because they are bred to hunt. That is why they have developed in them the intelligence, braveness and very alert. They are also an independent, headstrong dog. They are required to have trainings with their owner for them to maintain their good behavior and manners. Moreover, they needed to have socialization training for them to adjust well to the people and other pets around them.

Activity: They are a sports minded breed so they needed to have daily exercise like walking and jogging for them to be healthy and regain energy.

Health: They are a very healthy breed but some ailments they may suffer includes: bleeding disorders,allergies, Hemolytic Anemia, hypothyroidism

Grooming: They require weekly brushing to prevent hair from tangles and eliminate dead hair. Also should be trimmed monthly.

Breed Group: Terrier, AKC Terrier
Color: blue-gray/gray-blue
Height: Dogs 18½-20 inches (46-51 cm.) Bitches 17½-19 inches (44-48 cm.)
Weight: 33-40 pounds (15-18 kg.)
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Dynamics: They came in County Kerry in Ireland that is why they are called Kerry. They are bred to hunt so they possess skills of a hunter very energetic and full of agility. They became famous in Ireland as all around farm dog.

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