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: n/a
Description: The Canis Panther is considered as the ultimate pet protector because they are strong and very muscular breed that has a broad chest and jaw with a fine nose. Their ears are cropped, tail is docked and rear dews removed. They have short-haired coat with a variety of colors like chocolate, black, fawn, and blue gray.

Temperament: This breed is a very loyal as well as devoted to its owner and could be the best protector at all times. An intelligent breed, easy to train that its handler wouldn’t had a hard time during their trainings. Also, they are a loving dog especially to the family. Canis Panther excels in areas of obedience and agility too. When it comes to socialization, if trained they could be friendly to others and to children although a supervision is required since large breed dogs is not best for children. They are very sensitive to strangers and defensive-minded especially when they could sense some bad intentions towards their owner and family.

Activity: Canis Panther requires a large yard for them to run and most importantly, they should be taken for a walk daily

Grooming: They have smooth ad short hair so it’s not difficult to groom.

Health Problems: typically, their life span is about 10-11 years and there is no related health issues for this breed.

Breed Group: Personal Protection
Color: solid colors of chocolate, buckskin, black, and blue.
Height:Males 27-30 inches (68-77 cm) Females: 24-27 inches (62-68)
Weight:Males 120-140 pounds (54-63 kg) Females 85- 105 pounds (38-48 kg)
Country Of Origin:USA

Dynamics: - This breed is very calm and loving to his handler and family. Easy to train, smart ans obedient kind of dog. Very devoted to its owner therefore they could offer a high protection. Could also socialize to others if trained earlier and could be sensitive to strangers.

AKA: Aberdeen Terrier, Scotty dog

Description: The Scottish Terrier is a small also short legged breed. Its head are long but also matched to their size. They have a hard and weather-resistant coat that could protect them in any weather condition. Their body is a thick set and a heavy built body with a short, heavy legs. Their eyes are almond-shaped and slightly short, muscular neck with a well laid back shoulders. Its body has short ribs, strong loin and very muscular hindquarters also same their thighs very strong for its size with straight legs.

Temperament: The Scottish dog is alert and spirited but also a calm dog. Always heads and tails up to to show how confident and determined they are. In nature, Scottish Terrier, is very loving and gentle with people around but they have the tendency to be aggressive with other dogs. Also, charming and full of character. They too like humans posses some mood swings and uncommon manner. Moreover,They could sometimes be rigid so they require a gentle care and firm on their early age, to prevent them from being dominant over their owner. And never play some aggressive games with them.They love to play ball games. They are also lively and intelligent easy to train. They will only be attached to one or two people and can only recognize his own human family. Like other breeds, they can also be a good watchdog that could bark to strangers. He is not a sociable breed that add to its ability of being a good watchdog.

Activity: Walking and playing around is the best form of exercise for them.They needed a daily walk and play around that would be a best form of exercise,for them to avoid behavior problems

Grooming: Brushing regularly of their harsh wiry coat would be best for them. They shed little. But should be taken an extra care when they shed. Bathe or dry shampoo when necessary. The hair on its face should be lightly trimmed twice per year and hair on their body be left long like a skirt.

Health Problems: Their life span is around 12-14 years. They are a healthy breed . They only have some health problems to worry about : thyroid problems, cancer, allergies, luxating patella, and seizures.

Breed Group: Terrier, AKC Terrier

Color: sand, black, wheaten, brindle, grizzle, or gray.

Height: 10-11 inches (25-28 kg.)

Weight: 19-23 pounds (8½-10½kg.)

Country Of Origin: Scotland

Dynamics: Very Independent, calm,cheerful, devoted to its family, courageous and highly intelligent also moderately energetic.

Description: The Schipperke is a small breed but possess a very strong built  with a lively expression. Their body is short, compact and has no tail. A head like that of a fox that is why there looks could be compared with it too. Their eyes are oval shaped , with eyes that are small and comes in dark brown and ears are small and carried erect especially when they are on their alert situation. Their nose is black in nature. Teeth meet in scissors bite. They have wide chest and coat are compact with rough texture, and the hair on his neck and shoulders is regularly long. And the only prominent color for them is black.

Temperament: Schipperke are an affectionate, alert and loyal breed. Moreover, they are kind too and possesses a lot of traits. A very playful and energetic dog. This breed is best experienced dog owners, because they have an attitude of being controlling, stubborn dog. More confidence on owner’s side is required to train them. They are highly intelligent thus, training for them is an easy task. Due to their alertness, they bark to alarm their homes that would make them an effective watchdog. They are very sensitive and alert of strangers and could be aloof as sign of their being devoted and loyal, especially with children. They enjoy human companionship, that makes them a cheerful and loving family pets. The Schipperke is a born climber and digger, and therefore needs proper guidance and a safe place for them to play and exercise when unleashed. At an early age, they are required to be trained on socialization for them to adjust on the people around and to get along well with other pets. He could be friendly to house pets like cats and other dogs but may run after some strange animals could not be trusted with smaller animals or pets especially those that are caged. But through keen trainings, they could be a good family pet and an obedient dog.

Activity: The Schipperke are active but could be a untiring breed. They require daily long walk and jog. They enjoy playing and running.

Grooming: The Schipperke is known to be a clean breed since they take care of their own grooming. Brushing regularly would keep it in good condition. Dry shampoo when necessary. They do not shed only 3 times per year on bitches and less on males.

Health Problems: The life span of the Schipperke is around 13-15 years and a number of health problems includes: Legg-Perthes, cataracts, epilepsy, PRA, and entropion.

Breed Group: Northern, AKC Non-Sporting

Color: Solid Black

Height: male: 11-13, female: 10-12 inches

Weight: 12-16 lbs

Country Of Origin: Belgium

Dynamics: Alert and curious. An Ideal watchdog like a terrier. Excellent companion dog. Also a genius dog easy to train,friendly, moderately energetic and playful. Aloof with strangers.