AKA: Bulloxer, Bullboxer, Bull-boxer

Description: There is no set standard for the Bull Boxer. The appearance varies and the only general requirement is that it has a large squared head with defined muscles. This breed is the result of a cross between a Staffordshire Bull Terrier and a Boxer, or a cross between a Boxer with other Bull breeds.

Dynamics: The Bull Boxer is considered to be superior to either of its parents. It is said to mature earlier than a Boxer would, and it is more calm and careful than a Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

The Bull Boxer is easy to train because of its easy temperament and calm intelligence. It also has a sociable nature that it has inherited from the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, which makes it a good family companion and pet.

Breed Group: not yet recognized as a true breed

Weight: 37-75 lbs (17-32 kg)

Height: 16-27 inches (41-69 cm)

Color: The Bull Boxer’s short coat are usually in brindle or fawn, with whites (especially on the chest and feet). Black or reverse brindle coats are rare and not agreeable to trainers and show competitions.

Country of Origin: The Bull Boxer is a new breed, developed in Great Britain by crossing the Boxer and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier in the 1990′s. It is still being bred today in Great Britain and other parts of the world.

Activities: The Bull Boxer, like other breeds, need to be taken outdoors from time to time and exercised. It is calm and mature, but it still loves to play and fetch a ball.

Grooming: The Bull Boxer has a short and smooth coat that is easy to groom. Brushing it occasionally is enough. Remove dead hairs. Bathe only when necessary. Check and clean the ears regularly to avoid ear infections.

Other Info: The Bull Boxer has a life expectancy of 12-13 years. There is nothing specifically dangerous to its health. Some breeders say that the Bull Boxer are not as prone to skin cancer and heart disease as its parents are, but other breeders disagree. The Bull Boxer will be fine living in an apartment as long as it is sufficiently exercised and taken outdoors from time to time.

AKA: Karakachan

Description: The Bulgarian Shepherd Dog is a compact and well-constructed dog with a well-balanced body. It has a broad and massive head which slightly narrows at the muzzle. The nose is black, the eyes deeply placed and dark brown in color. The ears are slightly set high. The jaws form a scissors bite.

The Bulgarian Shepherd Dog’s body consists of a strong neck with folds of skin, a broad chest, and a strong, straight back. The tail is carried curved or ring-shaped over the back. The legs are powerful, straight and parallel to each other. The coat is of medium length to long. Short hair covers the face and front of the legs but a fluffy layer of hair covers the rest of the body.

Dynamics: The Bulgarian Shepherd Dog is an easy, alert, and careful working dog. It has an independent mind, and is mildly aggressive, although this aggressiveness increases when it is threatened. It is very reserved towards strangers, and gets along well with children (at worst it is tolerant with children). Strangers aside, it is devoted and loyal to its family and the people it grew up with.

The Bulgarian Shepherd Dog is a true working dog, and not the usual family pet. It has a well-developed sense of smell, hearing, and sight. It can easily adapt to any environment and quickly react to any situation. It is a guard dog by heart, bred to protect and defend pets, the farm, and its family. When socialized since puppyhood with the farm animals and pets, the Bulgarian Shepherd Dog will not be a threat to them.

Breed Group: Flock Guardian

Weight: males 99-125 lbs (45-57 kg), females 88-114 lbs (40-52 kg)

Height: males 26-30 inches (65-75 cm), females 25-28 inches (63-72 cm)

Color: The Bulgarian Shepherd Dog can come in any color, although usually its coat is white with big black spots.

Country of Origin: The Bulgarian Shepherd Dog came from Central Asia, from the Afghanistan and Iran area, where migrations of the Bulgarians started. It can be said that the breed originated in Bulgaria.

Activities: The Bulgarian Shepherd Dog is a moderately active dog, very calm and cautious in guarding and working. It only needs to do its job, and is a very serious breed.

Grooming: The Bulgarian Shepherd Dog only needs to be brushed every 2-3 days. Bathe only when necessary.

Other Info: The Bulgarian Shepherd Dog has a life expectancy of 12-14 years. It is a generally healthy breed and there is no disease specifically threatening to it.

AKA: Ciobanesc Romanesc de Bucovina, Ciobanesc de Bucovina, Romanian Bukovina Sheepdog, Bukovina Wolfdog, Bukovinac, Bukovina Sheepdog

Description: The Bucovina Sheepdog is a strong and rustic dog, with a massive head and wide skull. It has a well developed muzzle, with a black nose. It has thick lips and jaws that form a scissors bite. Its eyes are chestnut colored or lighter, almond-shaped, small and slanting. The ears are set high, hanging very close to the cheeks.

The body of the Bucovina Sheepdog is muscular, with a bulky neck and wide chest. The tail is bushy, held low when the dog is relaxed but held high when the dog is alert. The hair is short on the head and front of the legs, but it abundant on the rest of the body.

Dynamics: The Bucovina Sheepdog is a well-balanced and gentle dog. It is calm, devoted, and is excellent with children. It loves to play and will do its best with a lot of space. It makes an excellent watch dog because it does not trust strangers and can be very combative when necessary. This breed also has a very powerful and loud bark.

Breed Group: Flock Guardian

Weight: in accordance with size

Height: males 27-30 inches (68-78 cm), females 25-28 inches (64-72 cm)

Color: The Bucovina Sheepdog usually has a white coat with sand-charcoal, black, or brindled patches. Black or other color drops on the legs is fine. There are also dogs that have solid or uniform colors, mostly pure white or black.

Country of Origin: The Bucovina Sheepdog was bred in the Carpathic region of Bucovina (hence the name), North-East of Romania.

Activities: The Bucovina Sheepdog is calm, yet it has bountiful energy and loves to play a lot. It should be exercised often, taken outdoors because it likes to hav e a lot of space to move around. It was bred to be herd guardians, keeping watch over sheep and cattle against thieves or preying animals. Today, it is being used as a guard go and family companion.

AKA: Danish Broholmer

Description: The Broholmer is a mastiff-type of dog with a muscular body and powerful movement. Its head is wide, with a sturdy neck. It is carried high when the dog is attentive or alert. There is some loose skin apparent on the neck. The whole body is rectangular and large. The tail hangs down sabrelike but is carried high when the Broholmer moves.

Dynamics: The Broholmer is a friendly and calm breed. It has a good and pleasant temper, quiet at times although very watchful. It exudes great self-confidence within and silently demands respect. It is known to be a good worker, companion, family dog, and guard dog.

Breed Group: Mastiff

Weight: 87-1776 lbs (40-80 kg)

Height: 22-30 inches (70-75 cm)

Color: The Broholmer’s coat comes in yellow (with a black mask), golden red, or black. White markings on the chest, feet, and tip of the tail is accepted.

Country of Origin: The Broholmer originated in Denmark, where it has been used in hunting and guarding since the Middle Ages.

Activities: The Broholmer needs to be sufficiently exercised. It was bred for hunting and farm work, so it naturally has a lot of energy that it needs to exhaust. As a puppy, it is important not to overexercise the breed because it would cause hip dysplasia.

Other Info: The Broholmer has a life expectancy of 6-11 years. It is a generally healthy breed, although prone to hip dysplasia. But there is no disease that is specific to this breed.

AKA: Chien d’Artois, Artois Hound, Picard

Description: The Briquet is a moderate-sized dog that has a compact and muscular body. It has a black nose, round and dark brown eyes. It has thick lips and its jaws form a scissors bite. It has a broad back and a tail that it carries in a sickle fashion. The tail has slightly offstanding hairs towards the tip.

Dynamics: The Briquet is a brave dog that is full of energy and endurance. It has a calm and pleasant temperament, affectionate and sweet to people its family. The Briquet has an excellent sense of smell. It was bred as a hunting dog and is exceptional in hunting rabbits. It is fast, agile, and independent. Training this breed has to be firm and consistent.

Breed Group: Scent Hound

Weight: 55-65 lbs

Height: 22-23 inches

Color: The Briquet’s coat is a dark fawn tricolor. Its main combination of colors is tan and black and white.

Country of Origin: The Briquet, more popularly known as the Artois Hound, came from France, where it was already popular with prominent people like Louis XIII.

Grooming: Grooming the Briquet does not require any special attention. Brushing it regularly is enough. Bathe only when necessary. Wiping it with a damp cloth is a good alternative to bathing it.

Activities: The Briquet is a highly active dog and needs to be sufficiently exercise to avoid behavioral problems. It needs to be taken outdoors from time to time and given its own space. This breed is widely used in hunting, where it displays its excellent abilities in tracking and hunting down prey.

Other Info: The Briquet has a life expectancy of 13 years. It is a generally healthy breed. While this breed will do well in an apartment, it prefers to have a small yard or area where it can run around and exhaust its energy.