AKA: PIO, Moonflower Dog, Perro Flora, Perro sin pelo del Peru, Peruvian Hairless Dog, Al’co Calato, Peruvian Inca Orchid

Description: The Peruvian Inca Orchid breed is well known of their hairless appearance. Their hair is only on top of their head or on it tail tip. When it come to color, they only have one color on their entire body and have some spots that you can really notice becauese it appears to be in different shade. Also, their body color goes also with their eyes. Like when they have dark body color, same also goes with their eyes which could be dark brown but when their body has light color, they will also have light colored eyes. This breed could also be very attractive and head turner because of their unique looks, with ears that is somewhat oval in shape and set erect. Neck is long and thin as well as their legs and feet.

Temperament: This breed is also a friendly and affectionate kind of dog. They always long for their owner’s attention and loves to play. But could not be get along well with small animals since they are breed as hunters. They are a very protective dog so they could be a good guard dog too. To protect their home from strangers. Owner of this breed must be a well experienced when it comes to training and dealing with dogs because they expect that their owner could always understand them.

Health: They could suffer from skin diseases or dental diseases. Special care of their skin must be done since they are hairless. Life span is about 11-12 years.

Grooming: They should be applied with oil or cream to prevent their skin of becoming dry. Sunscreen is very important for them when they go for a walk. Frequent bathing with a mild soap only.

Activity: They require only daily walks and not much exercise since they are very much sensitive of extreme temperature like cold or hot. A jacket would be good for them for protection.

Color: Come in different shades including solid or multi-colored variations
Height: 20-26 inches (50-65 cm.)
Weight: 26-50 pounds (12-23 kg.)
Country of Origin: Peru

Dynamics: They are also great for family pet but their family should also be aware of their health and should always protect them from extreme temperatures or weather conditions. They are also born a hunter.

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AKA: Springador, Springerdor

Description: The Labradinger is a cross between a Labrador and a Springer Spaniel. It is called a Labradinger when the father is the Labrador. But if the mother is the Labrador and the father the Springer Spaniel, then it is rightfully called a Springerdor or a Springador.

The Labradinger is a medium-sized dog with a sleek coat. It has long ears that are hanging, which is s distinct feature in the breed. It has dark brown or amber almond-shaped eyes and a snout that is equipped with an excellent nose.

Dynamics: The female Labradinger has a more assertive temperament than that of the male Labradinger. The female tends to be territorial and prefers to live in a pack (or her family). The male, however, can choose whether or not to be with its mate’s pack or to go on solo. The Labradinger has a great sense of smell, inherited from the Spaniel side. It also has a fondness for hunting because of the retriever’s blood.

The Labradinger makes a good household pet, especially the show stock Labradinger. The working stock Labradinger has a lot of energy that has to be quenched either by work or lots of exercises. Training and handling the working stock Labradinger has to be firm and consistent, with lots of patience in order to keep up with the dog. If ignored, the Labradinger might get restless and become destructive.

Weight: 55-90 lbs.

Height: 18-22 inches

Color: The color of the Labradinger’s coat can be black, chocolate, yellow, or liver. Some labradingers have bicolor coats.

Country of Origin: the labradinger was bred in the United States.

Grooming: The labradinger needs to be brushed regularly. Bathe only when necessary.

Other Activities: The labradinger has to be regularly walked and exercised. The life expectancy for this breed is around 10-14 years.

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AKA: Danish Hound, Danish Gallant, Deutsche Dogge, Boarhound, Grand Danois or German Mastiff

Description: Great Dane breed is considered as a domestic dog breed. They are a giant breed among dog breeds. Very tall and muscular dog. They are an elegant looking breed, well built, very proportioned and balanced body. Head is rectangular in shape and is long. Its skull and muzzle must be balanced. They are very masculine. Deep set eyes, regular in size that has a cheerful and smart expression. Their ears are set high always alert and active, also regular in size. Their nose is black. Jaw is square with strong and well developed teeth in scissors bite. Their neck is stiff, also set high. And their coat is short, soft, thick and smooth in texture.

Temperament: Great danes are a giant dog but very friendly, loving and gentle. Also, they are known to be very affectionate and loves to play with children around them. They do not bark a lot depending on some situations. They needed a thorough obedience training in their younger stage. They should be well disciplined so they would know how to obey their owner properly. Owners should always impose on their dogs leadership so they would not dominate over you. They are also very protective of their homes and they could be a good guard dog. Moreover, they also need to be socialized with other pets and to the people around them so they may be able to easily adjust with the people around them.

Activity: They are required to have a daily exercise and a daily long walk for them to gain back their energy and be healthy.

Health: Owners should always ensure buying this kind of breed from a dedicated breeder since there are some who has poor health since they are not a kind of breed that could live longer. Life span is only about 10 years. Health issues for Great Danes are: hip dysplasia, bloat, tumors, heart disease, and tail injuries.

Grooming: This breed is not a heavy shedder. They only have short hair that is soft so it wouldn’t be much difficult to groom them. Brush them with firm bristle brush and batjhe them only when needed.

Breed Group: Mastiff, Working Dog
Color: fawn, brindle, black, blue, mantle harlequin and merle.
Height: Dogs 30-34 inches (76-86 cm.) Bitches 28-32 inches (71-81 cm.)
Weight: Dogs 120-200 pounds (54-90 kg.) Bitches 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg.)
Country Of Origin: Germany

Dynamics: They are called as the “Apollo of all Dogs” crossed in Irish Greyhounds that is tall and slim today they are popularly known as the Great Dane. They possess special skills like carting, tracking and being a good watchdog. As Strangers would definitely be scared of them may it not be with their looks but specifically with their size and height.

AKA: Riesenschnauzer
Description: The Giant Schnauzer is a big, very strong breed. Their undercoat is soft and dense. Their weight and height is proportioned. Their neck is curved but is strong and they have long head about half of its back. Its nose is black in color and big with a dark brown eyes oval in shape. Have strong jaws in scissors bite, tail is docked and front legs are similar and flat straight.

Temperament: This breed is a genius one and very flexible. They are working dog therefore they are already used to working hard for their family. That is why they are responsible enough, a very faithful andaffectionate. They are attached to their owner. When it comes to training, their owner should be very keen in dealing with them since they intelligent enough to learn things quick. They should also undergo socialization training in an early age so they could get along well with other pets and especially with children and people in their surroundings. Generally they are considered great pets. They possess the best obedience attitude but in hunting, they could not be a good companion since they could be bulheaded

Activity: They are very much required to have a good amount of daily exercise and a daily brisk walk too.

Health: Health problems includes: Autoimmune diseases,Epilepsy, Hip dysplasia, Incontinence, Toe Cancer. Their Life span is 12-15 years

Grooming: daily combing is required of them since they have compact undercoat . Also, ears should be cleansed to avoid infection and hair around the area of their eyes and ears should be trimmed down too.

Breed Group: Herding
Color: black or salt and pepper
Height: Dogs 26-28 inches (66-71 cm.) Bitches 23-26 inches (58-66 cm.)
Weight: Dogs 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg.) Bitches 55-75 pounds (25-34 kg.)
Country Of Origin: Germany

Dynamics: They are considered hunters and they are first use as cattle driving dog then later became a guard dog of the military. Hence, they too could be the best ever pet dog because they too are a friendly and affectionate dog.

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AKA: N/A
Description: Giant Maso mastiff is a large type of breed with a square shaped head and rectangular muzzle. They have brown eyes that is small, on their neck they have folded skin up to their chest. They are a strong, muscular dog that has strong legs with rounded feet. Their short coat is silky, soft and shiny.

Temperament: A giant dog that is very loving and has an affectionate and friendly expression. They consider their family always their first priority and they long for attention. They could also socialize well with children and with other pets as well. They are an obedient dog especially during trainings. An intelligent dog. They could also be a good guard dog but not as alert as compared to other dogs. They could just bark to alarm.

Activity: A regular exercise is required for them and a daily regular walk too to help them gain back their energy and be healthy.

Health: No known health issue for this breed. Their life expectancy is about 10-12 years.

Grooming: They have a short shiny hair so its just easy to groom. Bathe them only when necessary.

Breed Group: Mastiff
Color: Black, gray, fawn, apricot, and many brindle variations.
Height: Dogs from 30 inches (76cm) Bitches from 27 inches (69cm)
Weight: Males 175-200 pounds (80-90 kg.) Females 130-150 pounds (60-60.9 kg.)
Country Of Origin: Germany

Dynamics: This dog was created because of the attempt to make a mastiff that is a healthy and could live longer. They were born through the mix of an Old English Mastiff and Corso Italiano.

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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: 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.

AKA: Cockerpoo, Cock-A-Poo, Spoodle
Description: Cockapoo is not a purebred type, they are cross between the cocker spaniel and poodle. They are squarely built,hairy breed like that of both poodle and cocker spaniel dog. Proportion body. Has long and curly coat all over his body. Moreover, their coat is also compact and needs a lot of brushing. They are usually identified through their size with their height.

Temperament: They are also considered toy dog since they are very loyal, friendly breed and They are an outgoing dog too, easy to train because they are known as the smartest dog in the world. But Proper handling on trainings is required for them since they are an obedient breed. Moreover, cockapoo eager to please and a friendly dog thus, making him one of the best human companion. That is why its not hard for them to get along well with others especially with children also with other animals.

Activity: They needed daily physical exercise and a daily walk to keep them healthy and in good condition. They also love to run and play around.

Health: They have the tendency to suffer genetic problems called hybrid vigor.

Grooming: Regular brushing is required for this breed, since they have long curly/wavy hair. Clipping is also required of them at least once a year.

Breed Group: N/A
Color: white, cream, tan and all combinations of these
Height: 14-15 inches
Weight: 6-19 lbs
Country Of Origin: United States

Dynamics: A very smart, loyal breed that makes a good companion to human. Very friendly and a pet dog to his family and the people around.

AKA: N/A
Description: Chow is a breed developed in Mongolia and later introduced in China. They have a square profile, strongly built body,broad skull and ears are small,erect and triangular in shape but rounded on its tip. They have a compact double coat, silky and either smooth or coarse in texture. Fur is thick especially on their neck which is a typical mane look. Coat come is five color varieties black, cinnamon,red and cream.

Moreover, They have a deep set almond shaped eyes and black nose. They are prominent with their blue/black tongue which the bluish color reaching through their lips. Their hind legs are straight. Also, they have curly tail, which has thick hair adding an effect to it.

Temperament: Chows are known to be a good companion dog. Very loyal and friendly especially to their family but could also be aloof when it comes to strangers. They should undergo trainings for socialization for them to be able to adjust to its environment. When they are already bonded with their owner or family, they are very affectionate because they always maintain their relationship with them.

This breed is an active kind and they could be fine in an apartment life. They have a cat-like behavior that makes them an independent, tough breed and could be trusted with suspicious strangers who may be invading their home. They are not eager to please compared to other breeds. That is why it is always recommended for them to undergo socialization training while on its early age.

Activity: Eventhough they have the attitude of being lazy at times, they should be taken for a daily walk and exercise because this is recommended for them to overcome behavioral problems.

Health: They are prone to elbow dysplasia, hip dysplasia, patellar luxation (slipping knee caps), thyroid disease, pemphigus foliaceus and ocular disorders such as entropion and ectropion. Their life span is about 15 years.

Grooming: To maintain the smoothness of their coat, they must be brushed regularly and be bathed if necessary. They shed on a seasonal basis only.

Breed Group: Northern
Color: Black, cinnamon,red and cream.
Height: 18-22 inches (46-56 cm.)
Weight: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg.)
Country Of Origin: China

Dynamics: Chows are a very loyal, affectionate dog and could also be sociable when trained early. They are the perfect man’s bestfriend since they make good companion.

AKA: Ruby Spaniel,Blenheim Spaniel
Description: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a beautiful spaniel breed. They are small dog has dark and big round eyes. That is expressing its attractiveness. They have pointed muzzle and skulll is flat. They have nose that is rightly developed,with wide nostrils They have a hairy ears that is long and carried flat. Its coat is soft, silky which at times becomes wavy, has variety of colors like black, tan, ruby and tri-color also blenheim- a chestnut accent on their white color. Those that comes in blenheim,has a chestnut red spotthat you can found at the top of their head.

Temperament: This breed is a loving, keen, outgoing and lively dog. They are a fearless dog that wants to be please always. They are very smart thus, they tend to understand what you would want to convey that made them easy to train especially on obedience trainig. They love human companionships so they enjoy being with people around them and naturally has good conduct. To avoid misbehavior, they should not be left alone. They are great outdoors they love to walk around with their owner. Also, sometimes they have the chasing attitude that is why a leash is required for them to just settle in one place and for their owner to control. They also needed some socialization training to familiarize and adjust well on their surroundings. They also has skills for hunting because they have a very sensitive sense of smell.

Activity: They require a daily long walk and they always enjoy playing as their exercise to prevent misbehaviors. Also a good romp in their area would do good for them.

Health: Syringomyelia, hereditary eye disease, dislocating kneecaps (patella), back troubles, ear infections, early onset of deafness or hearing trouble. They have the tendency to gain weight so they should not be overfed.

Grooming: brush them with a firm bristle brush. Bathe them or dry shampoo when needed, to avoid tangling and matting. Check their eyes daily to avoid infections. They are an average shedder.

Breed Group: Gun Dog, Toy
Color: tan, tri-color and blenheim (rich chestnut on a pearly-white background)
Height: 12-13 inches (30-33 cm.)
Weight: 10-18 pounds (5-8 kg.)
Country Of Origin: england

Dynamics: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel are an elegant looking dog that is smart, calm, loves to play and very energetic.