AKA: Field

Description: The Field Spaniel is a medium-sized dog, with a long body and silky coat. The legs, chest, tail, undersides, and also the ears are heavily covered with long hair.

The Field Spaniel’s jaws form a scissors bite. Its eyes are a hazel or chestnut brown, almond-shaped and carrying a gentle expression. The nose is black and large. The ears are pendant and fringed. The neck is muscular and strong, the back level, and the tail docked.

Dynamics: The Field Spaniel is mild-mannered and has a sweet temperament. It is very affectionate and playful. It is smart and active. Socialization and training is important to avoid excessive shyness or behavior problems. This is a very friendly breed, ands is only a little reserved with strangers. It is excellent with children and gets along well with other dogs and animals.

The Field Spaniel likes it when it has work. They are intelligent and can be serious. They learn quick and are sensitive to your voice. Training should be consistent and firm. This breed needs human companionship and dislikes to be kenneled.

Breed Group: Gun Dog

Weight: 18–25 kg (40–55 lb)

Height: 17–19 inches (43–48 cm)

Color: The Field Spaniel is either in solid black or liver. Some may have tan markings or roan or speckled. Some may also have white hair in the chest.

Country of Origin: The Field Spaniel originated in England.

Activities: The Field Spaniel needs a lot of exercise as it is bred to be a working field dog. It likes to roam and run around and explore. It can adapt to any kind of situation. Its talents include tracking, hunting, retrieving, and watchdogging.

Grooming: The Field Spaniel needs to be combed or brushed at least once a week. The hair should be trimmed every few months, with the dea hear removed or plucked. Check the ears for infections.

Other Info: The Field Spaniel has a life expectancy of 10 to 12 years. It is generally a healthy breed, but, like every other breed, is also prone to hip dysplasia and ear infections. This breed is not recommended for the city life or in lving in an apartment. The Field Spaniel is at its best on a large property or open field, as it is deeply rooted to its hunting instincts. The Field Spaniel prefers cool climates.

AKA: Hollandse Herdershond, Hollandse Herder, Dutch Shepherd, Holland Shepherd

Description: There are three varieties of the Dutch Shepherd: the long-haired, the short-haired, and the wire-haired. The short-haired variety, with a fine and dense coat, is very common, the wire-haired one, with medium length hair that is wiry, less so. The long-haired variety, with long straight and harsh hair, is very rare.

The body of the Dutch Shepherd Dog is muscular and symmetrical. It has dark slanting eyes and ears that stand erect on its head. It has a long muzzle and the strong teeth forms a scissors bite. The tail is slightly curved. The feet are small, and there are no dewclaws.

Dynamics: The Dutch Shepherd Dog is an affectionate dog with a sweet and playful disposition. It is very friendly, loving, and highly energetic. It is a very happy dog, and very intelligent. It gets along well with children and with other dogs and animals. It is reserved and suspicious of strangers. It is easy to train and very eager to learn, which makes it an active and enthusiastic worker.

Breed Group: Herding

Weight: 65-67 pounds (29.5-30.5 kg.)

Height: 22-25 inches (55-63cm.)

Color: The coat color or the Dutch Shepherd Dog can come in various shades of brindle, including gray, yellow, silver, red or gold brindle, and blue.

Country of Origin: The Dutch Shepherd Dog comes from the Netherlands, and is not really popular outside the country as compared to the related Belgian shepherds’ popularity in the US and northern Europe.

Activities: The Dutch Shepherd Dog is a highly energetic dog and likes a lot of action. This breed has to be kept physically and mentally exercised. They need to be taken outdoors for a walk or a run from time to time. The Dutch Shepherd Dog is popular for being a herder and for its quick reflexes. It has been used for agility, catch, obedience competitions, guard work, and field training companionship. The Dutch Shepherd Dog is also valued as a farm guard, cart-puller, watchdog, and police and security dog.

Grooming: The long-haired and short-haired variety need regular combing and brushing. The wire-haired variety should never be brushed and can only be combed from time to time. It needs professional plucking twice a year to remove dead and loose hairs. The excess hair on the ears should be removed. Bathe only when necessary.

Other Info: The Dutch Shepherd dog has a life expectancy of 12 to 14 years. This breed will be fine living in the city and in an apartment as long as it is sufficiently exercised and taken outdoors often. This is a generally healthy breed and its all-weather coat helps it to overcome cold climate.

AKA: Dansk/Svensk Gaardhund, Dansk/Svensk Gardhund, Farm Dog

Description: The Danish-Swedish Farmdog is a short and compact dog with a rectangularly proportional body. It has a shiny and short coat, which some say is odor-free. It has a wide chest and the tail can either be long or bob-tail. The tail is never docked as it is illegal in many European countries.

The head is triangular, with a wide skull and an obvious stop. The Danish-Swedish Farm Dog is often mistaken with the Fox Terrier if not for the shape of its head and stop. The rose-shaped ears fall folded forward. The jaws are powerful and form a scissors bite.

Dynamics: The Danish-Swedish Farm Dog is an intelligent and curious breed. It is very active and lively, always excited to play. It has a sweet temperament and is very friendly. It gets along great with children.

The Danish-Swedish Farm Dog generally gets along with other dogs but should not be trusted with non-canine pets. This is a fast and agile breed, with an instinct of a herder dog. It also has an instinct to dig, which makes it a good ratter and mouser. The Danish-Swedish Farm Dog is easy to train as the dog learns quickly. It can learn a wide variety of tricks and can do many different types of dog sports.

Breed Group: Companion Dog, Working Dog

Weight: 15-25 pounds (7-12 kg.)

Height: Male 12-14 inches (32-37 cm.)

Color: The coat of the Danish-Swedish Farm Dog comes in white with chocolate brown and/or red or reddish brown; can be tricolor or bicolor.

Country of Origin: The Danish-Swedish Farm Dog is a very old breed, dating at least back to the 1700s. It originates in Scandinavia. It was originally called the Danish Fox Terrier or the Scanian Terrier. Oftentimes it was called the Rat Dog too.

Grooming: The Danish-Swedish Farm Dog’s short coat only requires occasional brushing with a rubber brush to remove loose and dead hair. Bathe only when necessary. This breed undergoes a seasonal heavy shedding and some little shedding as the year goes on.

Activities: The Danish-Swedish Farm Dog is bred as a working and farm dog. It is happiest when it has a job or when its playing. It can chase after small animals like a squirrel or a rabbit, and it can rat out rats and mice. The Danish-Swedish Farm Dog is also a good watch dog, barking only when necessary.

Other Info: The Danish-Swedish Farm Dog has a life expectancy of 10 to 15 years. It is a generally healthy breed and is a natural on a farm home. It will be fine living in an apartment as long as it it taken outdoors from time to time and sufficiently exercised.

Description: Usually in black and tan or shades of Sable, the Dakotah Shepherd is a new breed with short to medium length coats. Its size is average and the body is well-proportioned. No standard has yet been established.

Dynamics: The Dakotah Shepherd is smart and intelligent, capable of learning through a flexible training. It has a gentle temperament and is great with children. It is a loyal dog, devoted to its family. The Dakotah Shepherd is generally quiet and calm. It is a breed content with the company of a family.

Weight: 35-50 pounds (16-23 kg)

Height: 17- 21 inches (43-54 cm)

Color: The coat color of the Dakotah Shepherd is usually black & tan or shades of Sable. There may be white patches and markings on the chest and feet.

Country of Origin: The Dakotah Shepherd is a new breed being bred by the Triple M Kennel from the English Shepherd and the Dakota Shep Foundation.

Activities: The Dakotah Shepherd is being trained to be a good herder. It is also able in agility and can be used as a watchdog (although they have not yet shown any sign of aggression towards strangers).

Grooming: Occasional combing and brushing is enough. Bathe only when necessary. Shedding usually comes in the Spring and during hot temperatures.

Other Info: So far, there are no known health problems specific to this breed, although it may be prone to normal minor health concerns that all dog breeds have, like hip and elbow dysplasia. The Dakotah Shepherd will be fine in any home, as long as it is taken outdoors occasionally.

Description: The Bullmastiff has a powerful and muscular body, with a wrinkled square head and short dark-colored muzzle. The nose is black with big nostrils, the eyes are a dark hazel and medium-sized, and the ears are V-shaped and pendant. The jaws are powerful, forming a level or slightly undershot bite. The back of the Bullmastiff is straight, and the tail is set high and reaches to the hocks.

Dynamics: The Bullmastiff has a good nature and pleasant temperament. It is docile and devoted, but it can be willful sometimes. It is fearless and protective when provoked. It will not attack, but it will do its best to bring down an intruder.

The Bullmastiff is intelligent and has a good temper. It is calm and can tolerate children. It is loyal and it likes attention. Training should be firm and consistent but not extremely dominant over the dog. It is powerful and aggressive breed, although it is calm and careful. This breed is also sensitive to the voice or tone.

Socialization should start at an early age. The Bullmastiff can be very reserved with strangers, and aggressive with other dogs. They can get along with other household pets as long as they were raised together. This breed tends to drool or snore.

Breed Group: Mastiff, Working

Weight: males 110-133 lbs (50-60kg), females 100-120 lbs (45-54 kg)

Height: males 25-27 inches (63-69 cm), females 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)

Color: The Bullmastiff comes in brindle, fawn, or red, often has black markings on the head.

Country of Origin: The Bullmastiff originated in England, where it was developed by crossing 60% Mastiffs with 40% Bulldogs.

Activities: The Bullmastiff requires regular and moderate exercise. It tends to be lazy when it is ignored. It should not be overfed because it gains weight easily. This breed was used by gamekeepers to track down and hold poachers. It is also used as a hunting guard, as a watchdog, and used in military and police work.

Grooming: The Bullmastiff has a short and slightly rough coat so it is easy to groom. Comb and brush occasionally, and bathe only when necessary. The nails should be trimmed,

Other Info: The Bullmastiff’s life ecpectancy is under 10 years. This breed is prone to cancer. Other health problems include hip dysplasia, tumors, PRA, and eyelid problems. The Bullmastiff will be fine living in an apartment as long as it is sufficiently exercised. This breed is not tolerant of extreme cold or extreme hot temperatures.