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: Australian Native Dog, Maliki, Warrigal. Noggum, Mirigung, Boolomo

Description: The Dingo is a medium-sized wild dog that is widely seen in Australia. It is well-furred, with the texture of the coat varying according to the climate. It has wild eyes that ranges from yellow to orange. Its ears are naturally round and stand erect on its head. The tail is bushy and relaxed. The legs are lean and muscular, and do not have dewclaws like other breeds.

Dynamics: The Dingo is one of the most mysterious of the dog breeds, due to its nature that has never been fully domesticated. Its personality can be unpredictable and are not suited as family companions when untrained. Dingoes have to be trained starting before they reach their sixth week of life. When they are more than 10 weeks old, they should not be taken out of the wild as this breed will already be too hard to train.

Training the Dingo has to be firm, consistent, but gentle. Despite its wild beginning, the Dingo can become a nice pet when properly trained and cared for. It can be a bit aloof and reserved with people.

A wild Dingo usually shies away from people, rarely showing aggression. After many years of persecution, the Dingo has inherited the habit of flight (instead of the bite temperament) when in the presence of people. It has also learned to play possum (playing dead) as a means to survive in the wilderness.

Breeding season for the Dingoes only happen once a year, around May or June. A male dingo taken in as a pet will be restless during this season.

Breed Group: Southern

Weight: 50-70 pounds (23-32 kg), however dogs up to 120 pounds (55 kg) are documented

Height: 19-23 inches (48-58.5 cm)

Color: The Dingo’s coat color is usually yellow-ginger, but can also be tan, black, or white, or an occasional brindle. Albino Dingoes are also not rare. A purebred Dingo has white hair on the feet and on the tip of its tail.

Country of Origin: The Dingo coming from Australia is a misconception, although it is now very rare outside of the continent. It is a direct descendant or original pariahs from the Middle East and southeastern Asia, and was brought to Australia about 4,000 years ago.

Activities: As an animal undomesticated and brought out from the wild, the Dingo needs a lot of exercise. It should be taken outdoors from time to time.

Grooming: The Dingo’s coat is weather-resistant and was made to take care of itself. This breed also doesn’t have doggie odor.

Other Info: The Dingo has a life expectancy of up to 20 years. It is physically healthy and able. It is not recommended to raise the Dingo in the city or in an apartment. This wild breed needs lots of action and space. They should not be taken off the leash when outdoors and a securely fenced yard is needed. Unlike other breeds, the Dingo only has one breeding cycle each year. It also chooses a mate for life and the pups are protectively cared for by them. Dingoes hunt in packs in the wild. They howl and do not bark.

AKA: Shar-Pei
Description: This breed is popularly identified with their deep wrinkles on face and body. But usually puppies have a lot of wrinkles all over compared to the older shar-pei since it will gradually disappear as they reach their adulthood stage. They are considered as a unique dog especially on their looks. They have a wide hippo face. Their coat is coarse in texture and straight. It varies in three different types: The brush coat which is very thorny to touch, The brush coat type has smooth long hair and the bear coat those shar pei that has undercoat and a topcoat that does not exceed to at least an inch. Their Eyes are small, dark and in almond-shaped and ears are triangular,thick and small and rounded on its edge. Nose is wide and large. Tongue also comes in blue-black color. They have broad and flat skull. Also, they possess strong body built with tail set high.

Temperament: Shar-Pei is an intelligent breed easy to train and a very calm dog. They could also be an ideal watch dog because they have the strong instincts to detect trouble or some suspicious strangers around its territory. Thus, it is also very important for them to be trained for socialization for them to overcome being aloof to the people in their environment. Moreover, they are also a very confident and alert dog. They could be human’s best companion. And loves children too.

Activity: Should Have a daily exercise and a daily walk but should not be overexposed to heat
A fresh water could make them feel good.

Health: They are prone to skin problems since its hereditary to some of the breeds. A swollen hocks syndrome or a kidney failure with an unidentified origin. Life Expectancy is about 7-12. yrs.

Grooming: They needed to be brushed on a regular basis. No required trimming of their hair. They are not a heavy shedder. Once a week of bathing could do good for them.

Breed Group: Southern, AKC Non-Sporting
Color: Any solid color including sable
Height: 18-20 inches (46-51cm.)
Weight: 40-55 pounds (18-25kg.)
Country Of Origin: China

Dynamics: Shar-Peis are a very calm, alert, smart dog. A good Companion of their owner that has skills to easily detect suspicious strangers around them especially in their homes.

AKA: n/a
Description: Chihuahua breed is the smallest among other breeds of dog. They have to types: the one with long coat that is soft in texture and the other has short coat. In generel, this breed has a very soft,shiny and smooth coat. Those long coats Chihuahua has a flat and slightly wavy feathering on the ears, neck and feet. Their tail is long and curves ove their back and is set high. They have large ears that is well seperated and that is carried erect when they are alert. Their Body is level back, short also shoulders laid back. They come in a mixture of colors.

Temperament: This breed is very intelligent, alert and a has a graceful expression. They are considered small but terrible dogs since they are fearless. They are easy to train dogs and a very obedient. They are also aggressive especially with other dogs and they could be a good watchdog because they have the attitude to chase those who invade their homes without any permission. They are very lively, cheerful, proud and courageous making them a good companion dog. They are a strong willed breed, loyal to their owner. It is important for them t be socialized in an early stage to help them adjust to the people around them as well as with other dogs. This breed is not recommended for children since they could be aggressive and snap at children.

Activity: They needed a daily walk and an exercise.

Health:Eyes are prone to corneal dryness and secondary glaucoma. Also, may suffer from slipped stifle, gum problems, coldsstress, and rheumatism and are vulnerable to fractures and other accidents in puppyhood. Life expectancy is about 15 years or more.

Grooming: Those short coated chihuahuas needs minimal grooming compared to the long coated ones. Eye drop needed to prevent tear stains.

Breed Group: Southern, AKC Toy
Color: fawn, sand, chestnut, silver and steel blue, but any color is accepted, including black & tan and parti-color.
Height: 6-9 inches (15-23 cm.)
Weight: 2-6 pounds (1-3 kg.)
Country Of Origin: Mexico

Dynamics: This breed is a very active and alert. Highly intelligent and easy to train, very attached and loyal to its owner.

AKA: American Dingo
Description: The Carolina Dog has a straight back and medium built similar to the appearance of a small dingo. Have broad skull that is moderately round that has a distinct furrow which extends through their eyes. Their head is triangular in shape, long and with a pointed muzzle with long neck with powerful jaws. They have large erected ears especially when they are alert, with a dark brown, almond-shaped eyes, Their nose is mostly black lighter colors only appears in white and cream colored american dingo. Moreover, like their ears, they have a fish-hooked tail that is carried in some different positions depending on their mood, positioned horizontally when alert. They have short and smooth hair especially on their ears,head and on their legs too and is straight and never goes curly or wavy. They have definite seasonal differences on their coat. The winter coat is heavier compared to its summer coat because of its undercoat abundance.

Temperament: This breed is considered like the features of a Pariah/Feral type of dog, In India, considered as a half reclaimed dog ready to accompany anybody for hunting. They are very suspicious to strangers since they are naturally aloof kind of breed but they could also be affectionate. If trained for proper socialization, they could also be a loving and loyal dog and could adjust to its environment. They also enjoy to be treated as part of the family since they could also be gentle and could be bonded with children and join the activities and play with them. This breed is not that aggressive by nature they just needed to be more on hunting instinct to get along well with other animals and be familiar with them too. Carolina Dog also responds well to a partnership relationship and they are quite independent as well. Although they are not that friendly kind of breed but when it comes to their family or pack, they are very loyal and loving. They could serves as their family’s protector.

Activity: They enjoy hunting and should be taken for a long daily walk.

Grooming: Their coat is easy to groom only occasional brushing is needed since they have short hair and smooth coat. Bathe them only when necessary.

Breed Group: Southern
Color: White with spots,Tan, Beige, Desert Sand, Yellow,Orange, Ginger Red ,Red Sable
Height: 17-24 inches (45-61 cm.)
Weight: 30-44 pounds (15-20 kg.)
Country Of Origin: India

Dynamics: Carolina Dogs are a hunting dogs very loyal to their packs and affectionate too. But when it comes to strangers, they are very suspicious and alert. A very protective breed.