AKA: Muggin
Description: Carlin Pinschers have the muzzle of a Miniature Pinscher that is why they don’t have some breathing problems. This breed is a cross of a Pug and Miniature Pinscher thus, they have thicker legs like that of pugs and a very strong body built. Coat is shorter and non shedding.

Temperament: Like that of a pug, this breed is very patient and pleasant and also possesses some terrier behaviors like an even tempered,playful, dignity and has a great charm also an outgoing and loving pet. They are very sociable and loves to play with children. Also, they are very respectful and obedient especially during trainings. And proper trainings should be done for them to develop good attitude.

Activity: They love lots of exercise, daily walks, play and run in the yard.

Health: No known health problems for this breed. Their life expectancy is about 15 or more years.

Grooming: They have smooth, short-haired,hard coat , easy to groom. Shampoo only when necessary. They are an average shedder.

Breed Group: Toy
Color: The color that it is being bred for is black and tan.
Height: 11 to 13 inches (28-33 cm.)
Weight: 12 to 14 pounds (5-6 kg.)
Country Of Origin: France

Dynamics: This breed is very Loving and playful. An Ideal pet especially for children. Very sociable and obedient too.

AKA: Mudhol Hound,Maratha Hound,Pashmi Hound
Description: This type of breed is slender and tall. In proportion to their body, head is long, narrow with tapered muzzle, and a dark large nose. Its eyes are oval in shape and large that comes in any color may it be amber or dark hazel. They have jaws that is very strong. Their neck is very muscular and has laid back shoulders. Also, they have a long, wee boned and lean forelegs and its chest are strong too. Their back is long, well-muscled and broad. The loins are wide and deep and the abdomen is tucked in. Everything in this kind of breed is well proportioned and very muscular and strong. Moreover,They walk or run in high footed thus making their four legs flex. When it comes to their coat, they have 2 types: One that is short haired and smooth then the other one is soft,feathered and silky.

Temperament: The Caravan Hound is a very kin and alert breed. They are very intelligent and responsible. Because they are a keen hunters, they are always on guard especially with the properties of their family so they are very protective and suspicious with strangers. No one could ever touch them except their master. They could be trusted with some valuable stuff. Thus, it is also recommended for them to undergo socialization while they are still on their early age, for them to be able to familiarized the people around him.

Activity: This breed requires a large amount of exercise to maintain their energy also, running would be best for them to paired it with daily walks in a large area that is safe and enclosed. It is always advised not to off leash them when you could not secure the area first. Since they could ignore their master’s call if they could be alerted of some stranger or anything that could catch their attention. Exercise is their main requirement when owning this kind of breed for them to be well adjusted in their environment.

Health: No known health problems for this breed. Their life expectancy is about 10-15 years.

Grooming: They are just an average shedder. So they don’t require heavy grooming just a weekly brushing.

Breed Group: Hound
Color: All colors and combinations of colors are seen.
Height: Males 26-29 inches (66-74 cm.) Females 23-26 inches (55-66 cm.)
Weight: 100 pounds
Country Of Origin: India

Dynamics: This breed is very intelligent and alert. They are loyal to their master and guard the properties of his family. They are very suspicious to strangers and nobody could touch them except their master.

AKA: n/a
Description: They come in all shades of dark brindle color and the most common for them is the white patch on their chest and some has light white patch on it. Well muscled body and very strong.

Temperament: A very alert breed especially to strangers. They are only devoted to his family. They always guard on their family’s properties. They have the attitude to dominate other dogs. It is required for them to be socialized as early as possible to help them control their attitude and be familiar with people around him. On trainings, they always respond to it since they enjoy. Also, obedience training is a must for them. This breed has gained a lot of self confidence and has a calm disposition. Their movements are free and without any effort they have unsuspecting speed. Yet you can see in his expression that he is calm and confident, very determined and vigilant.

Activity: They enjoy playing tug and chasing ball. They require daily walk for their exercise.

Health: Only Hip Dysplasia because they are large breed and their mastiff lineage. Their life expectancy is about 11-13 years.

Grooming: They are just an average shedder. Bathe them when only neccesary and brush with firm bristle brush. No heavy grooming is required of them.

Breed Group: Working
Color: All shades of Brindle but dark brindle is preferred, a white chest patch and/or slight white on extremities is common.
Height: Males 30 inches (76 cm.) Females 27 inches (68 cm.)
Weight: Males 160-180 pounds (72-81 kg.) females 140-160 pounds (63-72 kg.)
Country Of Origin: Brazil

Dynamics: Cão dos Mourey breed is a very calm dog as long as they are properly trained and socialized to other dogs since they are only devoted to their family and very sensitive to strangers.

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: Kelef K’naani

Description: This breed an herding and flock guardian dog. Also a very loyal breed, with medium sized square shaped strong body, with moderately deep chest. They are of moderate substance which combines its agility, endurance and strength. Their head is shaped like a blunt wedge that is shallow, nose is a bit slanted and dark. They have an almond shaped eyes,dark brown in color that also goes with its color & obliquely set with black rims. Ears are erect & medium in size. Canaan jaws are perfectly strong with complete scissor bite also their neck is muscular too, medium in length and well arched with muscular well laid shoulder, medium boned. They have strong, cat like feet and the tail is curled over its back especially when feel excited or happy. The first four imports in US comes in white with black mask and patches now its subsequent imports comes in a variety of color patterns.

Temperament: This breed is very intelligent, dependent and obedient dog. They positively respond to their trainings but should also give them time to rest since they could also get bored to repetitive trainings. They are outstanding at agility& tracking and could always think independently. They are a very loyal breed to their owners. Also, vigilant and confident. They are very alert & protective but also lively. They could be too aggressive to their same gender dogs and are a one family dog, defensive on their territory. It is recommended to be socialized to other dogs and to other people as well while still on their puppy hood days so they would not be aloof and could be wary to strangers except to those he could recognize. That is why early socialization is needed to this kind of breed for them to be able to determine strangers from people he knows.

Activity: They could live in an apartment provided he must get enough exercise daily. They enjoy playing outdoors, an average sized yard would be best for them. Their dense undercoat serves as protection from extreme temperatures may it during summer or winter season. Long daily walk and jog is required for them because they are a working dog so sitting around could not do good for them. They needed full amount of exercise, both mental and physical activities.

Grooming: This breed is easy to groom because they have short hair and no doggie odor. They are very clean. They only require once a week of brushing and combing. Extra care is needed only when they are shedding, only seasonal for Canaan breed.
Health Problems: This breed is very healthy with only one lowest rate of having a hip dysplasia compared to any other breeds. Their life expectancy is from 12-15 years.

Breed Group: Livestock, Herding, Primitive, Southern
Color: Solid black, Brown, and White, or in a patched pattern of white with black or brown.
Height: 19-24 inches (48-61 cm.)
Weight: 35-55 pounds (16-25 kg.)
Country Of Origin: Israel

Dynamics:
- Canaan dogs are loyal breed, calm that could be a house dog. Very intelligent and alert and could also become friendly if they are being socialized to other people other than its owner also to other dogs.