AKA: Cairn-Poo

Description: This is not a pure breed dog they are crossed between Cairn Terrier and Poodle. They are an agile and high spirited. Since they are a mixed breed, their looks is also a combination of the two breeds like their coat which is somewhat curly and others are slightly wavy, very thin and short all over their body and coat is longer on their face. They show a hardy appearance with dark and large eyes and broad head.

Temperament: This cross bred is loyal and friendly, also affectionate. They acquired the boldness of a terrier as well as the sensitivity of a poodle but others are a mix of both traits. They are also very sociable especially with children and other non-canine pets. But they its not good for them to be left alone for a longer period of time because they demand full attention. Moreover, They should be engaged in a lot of activities to lessen or avoid making them feel bored and lonely so they wouldn’t become destructive. Another is that they are an alert dog, they bark when there are some suspicious strangers.

Activity: They could live in an apartment should be exercised like playing in a secured open yard and also a secured leash when taken to a walk. In indoors, they should have a safe toys for them to enjoy their play.

Grooming: They should be bathed regulary with a mild shampoo and be brushed a lot of times in a week to make them feel good and to prevent tangle and matting. Dental hygiene is also important for them to protect their teeth from early loss.

Health Problems: They are prone to such health issues as PRA, luxating patella, heart problems, portal shunt, and CMO.

Breed Group: Designer Dogs
Color: A varying mixture of cream, red, black, and gray.
Height: Male: 10-15, Female: 10-15 inches
Weight: Male: 10-15, Female: 10-15 inches

Dynamics: Cairnoodle is a very sociable and friendly dog, also playful but could also be sensitive if left alone resulting to be very destructive. Also, They could be calm but not to some suspicious strangers;they bark to announce it. And they are not hard to groom it will only take some simple basic steps.

AKA: N/A

Description: A breed that has a fox-like expression. They have a strong, active,well muscled and deep ribs body with a muzzle that’s also strong but not too long nor heavy, head is broad that’s proportion length, with large teeth, and mouth overshot. Nose is black and has wide apart deep set hazel eyes, medium in size with shaggy like eyebrows. Their ears are small and pointed that is carried erectly and set wide apart like their eyes. Tails are hairy but not feathery and proportioned to their head. They have sloping shoulders with medium length legs, its forefeet larger than hind feet. They have shaggy outercoat with soft undercoat. They come in variety of colors but usually colors on dogs from their younger age do change even as they grow older.

Temperament: Cairn Terrier are a very loyal breed. Also, this breed is known for their alertness, being lovable and friendly. They can socialize to other people and to other dogs as well. Thus, they could always stand up and show everybody their true markings of characteristics as a true terrier breed. But, according to the breeders, they also have some differences females are more independent compared to males but male cairn terriers are described always to be a lot affectionate. In addition, this breed is very sociable. They are not hard to discipline and train because they are born intelligent so they could easily follow instructions and enjoy doing tricks. Moreover, they can be handled without any worries because they could easily adopt to new home. But without proper leadership, they could be destructive that would lead to excessive barking. And be aware that Cairns likes to dig searching for vermin so it is advisable not to leave them without proper supervision as they may destroy your favorite landscape in your yard.

Activity: This breed is very playful, they like playing with children and socialize. They also enjoy playing tricks and be trained by their owners. A daily walk would also do good for them to avoid behavioral problems and a good romp would also be fun for them as long as within a safe and open area.

Grooming: The Cairn sheds little to no hair. They should be bathe once a month and brush their coat gently with a soft brush. Nails be cut regularly. Their shaggy coat requires a little maintenance but should not be neglected to avoid the look of a matted mess. A proper coat care should be implemented also trim the hair around their eyes and ears with a blunt-nosed scissors for a good effect.

Health Problems: excessive eating would not do good for Cairn so give them just an ample but complete meals to stay healthy. Fleas is not good for their skin since they are allergic with it. You have to avoid those by giving them proper hygiene and medication for fleas.

Breed Group: Terrier, AKC Terrier
Color: The coat comes in red, brindle, blackish, sand and various shades of gray. Any color except white is acceptable.
Height: Dogs 10-13 inches (25-33 cm) ; Bitches 9-12 inches (23-30 cm)
Weight: Dogs 14-18 pounds (6-8 kg) ; Bitches 13-17 pounds (6-8 kg)
Country Of Origin: Scotland

Dynamics: Generally, A Cairn terrier breed is a discipline dog with good attitude. They are calm as long as they are provided with proper exercise and care. They are smart thus, they are easy to train. A very friendly breed, they love to play with children.

AKA: Aussie Bulldog

Description: This is a graceful breed  with good body built, muscular and has good structure with broad chest. Their body is long and tail set straight on their back and has a perfect shoulders.  Their body coat is short and is shiny,smooth and not thick. The Head is very strong and square in shape, considered one of their best asset, and is described as “a box on a box” by the aussie bulldog breeders. This breed is known to have wrinkles in 3 folds across their nose and has large dark brown eyes set wide apart with an alert expression. Usually for females, a nice long body is important to produce good whelpers. Jaw is wide in structure which is most preferred for this breed,and square. Aussie Bulldog comes in variety of colors red, apricot,mahogany,fawn,white they also comes in an arrangement of patches on their body with white as base color.

Temperament: They very sociable kind of breed, could get along well with children.  Also, they could be good watch dog but not as guard dog. They are loyal to their owner also affectionate and fun-loving dog. so they could be trained to be an obedient dog since they could be rough & noisy that would cause bad behavior but above all, they are an ideal pet dog.

Activity: They enjoy outdoors like frisbee, swimming and like to play with ball. It is recommended for them to have daily walk but not too much exercise.

Grooming: This breed is an average shedder. They are easy to groom with their short silky coat. A firm bristle brush would be good for them when combed. This breed should be bathed only when needed. Wipe their face daily to clean inside their wrinkles.

Health Problems: Proper care is a must for them to keep them away from a illness.

Color: Aussie Bulldog comes in variety of colors red, apricot,mahogany,fawn,white they also comes in an arrangement of patches on their body with white as base color.
Height: around 18/20” to the shoulder for males and 17/19” for females
Weight: Males-28/35 kg Females- 23/28kg
Country Of Origin: Australia

Dynamics: Aussie bulldogs are very confident dogs also,calm and intelligent, easy to train obedient dog and very friendly to dogs and humans.

AKA: Affenpinscher / Cocker Spaniel hybrid

Description & Temperament: It is a cross between the Affenpinscher and the Cocker Spaniel. They are very intelligent,playful, obedient, lovable and gentle breed. Plus they are very social. They get along well with their own kind as well as with other pets. Because they will meekly accept virtually anything, it is sensible to protect them from children’s play which can become too rough. Affen is recognized with hair on the head is short and fine and on their body is medium length and they have a feathering shiny hair on ears, chest,belly and legs .Almost any color is accepted, including black, deer red, light beige, black and tan, and multi-colored

Activity: They also love to play and enjoy hunting birds, swimming and retrieving. Also they needed long walks daily and exercise.

Grooming: Grooming is important for their hair.Daily brushing is important.  Ears should be checked and get excess hair between the pads of the feet, and inside the ear, on a regular basis.

Breed Group: Designer group dog.

Dynamics: This breed is moderately energetic, a genius easy to train dog. They are also very very friendly & playful and moderately calm.

AKA: Akbas, Akbaş Çoban Köpeği

Description: The Akbash Dog is considered as the oldest of the flock-guarding group. They are match to the French Great Pyrenees, the Hungarian Kuvasz, the Italian Maremma and other white sheep guarding breeds. Akbash Dogs are large, thin, and strong that has an attractive appearance. They are proud dogs with medium or long white fur. As a guardian dog, they are designated to protect the sheep. Akbash dogs are calm, quiet and brave. They deserve the respect in training. They could be a guard dog too to its owner also, affectionate to their family. They should undergo socialization training to teach them to reach out to others and to strangers, this dog is a good guardian and watchdog.  The Akbash requires a strong and experienced owner.

Temperament: Akbash Dogs are very calm, quiet, independent, protective, brave, and loving. They will be aggressive toward strangers and some strange animals if not properly socialized and trained. Akbash Dogs are constant and peaceful, but watchful at the same time. With owners they are friendly. They are very loyal dogs. They are also very intelligent, independent. They are very protective, a good watch dog and has the attitude of being self-focused so, they may disobey if they think their choice is best for them.

Activity: They are a very athletic dog that requires a long daily walk, and lot of space to run around.

Grooming: They need good grooming. Their hair should be brushed a many times each week to avoid tangles. The hair of a Afghan Collie should be parted along the back and their ears should always be clean.

Health Problems: Health problems they would encounter are: Hip dysplasia, OCD, cardiomyopathy, hip dysplasia, entropion, hypothyroidism, seizures, and umbilical hernias. Their life span is about 10-11 years.

Breed Group: Flock Guard
Color: Coat color is white all over. It is light biscuit on the ears or on the ridge line. Coloration in the undercoat is acceptable.
Height: 28-32 inches (71-81 cm.)
Weight: 90-130 pounds (41-59 kg.)
Country Of Origin: Turkey

Dynamics: Very intelligent, loyal, protective, confident, courageous and highly territorial.