Briard
Gentle, loving, and devoted, the
Briard is a dog that has bags of personality and is very
independent. These loyal dogs are very devoted to their
owners, and also very protective, making them very
effective watchdogs. The Briard is a very intelligent
dog with a lively and spirited disposition. As with most
herding dogs, the Briard still has that herding instinct
in him, and will often try and herd people or animals by
pushing them with his head. These are sensitive dogs,
but can also be quite confident, and in some cases can
be territorial when it comes to other animals.
The Briard or Chien Berger de Brie
is a dog of handsome form. It is an old breed, used for
guarding and herding stock in France. This was an "all
rounder", a farm dog that had multiple tasks to
accomplish. The Briard was a partner to the shepherd,
relying on intelligence and its independent nature to
get those tasks done. He was a family dog as well, going
home at night to watch over the family and their
household. A big-hearted and a gentle loving dog, the
Briard makes a wonderful family pet and an excellent
watchdog. His herding instincts are strong and he is
happiest leading a busy, active life.
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Catahoula
Leopard
The Louisiana Catahoula Leopard
Dog is independent, protective, and territorial. Loving
with their family and all people they know well and
reserved with strangers (this would include strange
children). The Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog need to
make up to a person, not a person make up to them. Of
course there are temperaments on both sides of this, but
this is for the average dog. They mature right around 2
and it is as if a light goes on and they say to
themselves "I am an adult now and I need to act grown
up." The Louisiana Catahoula Leopard dog breeds
reservation with strangers should not be noticed in a
pup, but will show as the dog matures. Although
affectionate with his master, the Louisiana Catahoula
Leopard dog is not recommended for the casual pet owner
who is uninterested in allowing the dog to function in
his intended capacity. For the right owner, this is a
protective yet dominating canine. Signs of timidly on a
leash should not be taken as coward ness, but the
intolerance for strangers. This breed needs a dominant
owner who shows strong leadership.
The Catahoula Leopard dog is an
ultimate working dog, full of tireless stamina and
energy that defines their breed. They are excellent at
herding and hunting. With a solid, strong body, a deep
chest, and muscled legs, the Catahoula Leopard dog gives
off a highly capable aura. Its coat is single, short,
and coarse with a merle pattern that typically
complements its eye color as well.
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Caucasian
Ovcharka
The Caucasian Ovcharka dogs
original purpose was to protect livestock. The typical
Caucasian Ovcharka is assertive, strong-willed, and
courageous. Caucasian Ovcharka dogs needs to be trained
in being social early on because it has a tendency to
distrusts people it doesn't' know. But everyone in the
"family" including children, cats, and other dogs will
be regarded by this dog as part of it's family and will
be respected and protected.
The Caucasian Ovcharka is a
powerfully built mountain dog, giving off an impressive,
strong appearance with its solidly-muscled body. Its
length is longer than its height. Its head is quite
distinctive, bringing to mind the image of a bear
together with its deep-set eyes. Its ears and tails are
cut off at an early age in order to fend off aggressors
and predators. The Caucasian Ovcharka has two coat
lengths and a good undercoat.
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The Central Asian
Shepherd dog
is a calm, fearless flock guardian. Independent, they stand their ground and not
back down. The Central Asian Shepherd dogs are good with all members of their own family, however, they
should be supervised with children. Outside the home the Central Asian
Shepherd dogs may try to dominate
other dogs and are wary of strangers; they are guardians and will act as such.
The Central Asian Shepherd dogs like to bark at night and this may present a problem if you have close
neighbors. Socialization is a must for the Central Asians, unless they are being
used as flock guards. The Central Asian Shepherd dogs get along with cats and other non-canine animals and
other dogs, as long as the dog is not a threat to their charge. The CAS lived
its life with the Family of Turkmen thus they are family dogs that want and seek
interaction with daily life. This flock guardian is not for everyone. The Central Asian
Shepherd dogs need
an owner who understands the flock guard type and the temperament that comes
along with it. This is not a breed for the timid owner.
The Central Asian Shepherd dog is
part of the troika that is made up of the Caucasian
Ovcharka and the South Russian Sheepdog. It is a strong,
powerful dog and this is seen by appearance alone. The
body is longer than its height, and its thick coat can
either be long or short. The Central Asian Shepherd dog
has a large chest and a wide, strong back. In some
countries, owners and breeders dock both the tail and
the ears to help it fight better against aggressors.
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Entlebucher
Mountain Dog
The Entlebucher is a people person
dog who loves to be surrounded by his people and
friends. Alert and very eager to please. It was first
used as a cattle driver, today it is used as a livestock
guarder and a companion. Also known as the Entlebucher
Sennenhunde or the Entlebucher Cattle dog, the
Entlebucher Mountain dog is actually the smallest of the
Swiss Mountain Dogs. The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is
known for its intelligence, agility and fierce loyalty.
Does well with older children and other dogs. This
dog doesn't get on with smarter pets though. This breed
needs to be trained early on to improve his
socialization.
It is a medium sized dog with an alert and friendly
facial expression, it’s stocky, slightly elongated body
is covered with a tri-color coat. The Entlebucher
Mountain Dog is known for its tri-color coat of black,
tan and white.
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Estrela
Mountain Dog
They are very protective of their
property and family, friendly with children, but
suspicious of any strangers, and can be stubborn and
Will protect their pack (family) no matter what. Estrela
Mountain dogs are very high spirited and willful dogs
and makes very good watchdogs. This breed is born to be
a herder. Estrela Mountain dogs and independent and
needs a great amount of excise or will develop behavior
problems . This breed Will also need early training as
it has poor socialization skills. Not well suited for
small children but will do ok with older more respectful
children. If proper training early on, will do well with
medium to large dogs but will not with smaller pets.
The Estrela Mountain Dog is said
to have originated from the Serra da Estrela mountain
range in Portugal, from which it got its name. It could
possibly one of the oldest breeds of dogs from the
Iberian Peninsula. The Estrela Mountain Dog is a large,
powerful, athletic and strongly muscled dog with a short
back and a thick tail. In 1974 it was brought to Great
Britain, and in 1998, to the United States. The Estrela
Mountain Dog was officially recognized as a breed by the
UKC in the year 1996. The Estrela Mountain Dog is also
known as the Portuguese Mountain Dog.
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Great
Swiss Mountain Dog
The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is
a sociable and loves being part of the family
activities. These dogs are fiercely protective and loyal
of their family, and make great watchdogs. The Greater
Swiss Mountain Dog is well suited to family life, but
does need plenty of room to exercise as well as daily
power walks. The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog can be
stubborn and determined, and is best suited to those
with some experience of dog ownership. With a Greater
Swiss Mountain Dog you will have a loyal, calm and
dignified family pet that is devoted to his loved ones,
and is eager to please. The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
gets along well with children, and is both devoted to
them and protective of them. However, the giant size of
the breed may make life difficult of you have very small
children in the household and this breed you need to
train them to ensure that he keeps from viewing them as
part of there pack do to there protective drive. If you
have pets then early socialization is important - some
Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs will get along well with
other pets, but others may chase smaller animals, and
some can be dog aggressive with strange dogs. With
strangers the reaction can vary too depending on the
personality of the individual dog, and whereas some may
be friendly others may be reserved or even aggressive.
The Great Swiss Mountain Dog is
the biggest of the four Swiss Sennenhunde breeds.
Although relatively a new breed, it is also the oldest
among the four. Also known as the Grosser Schweitzer
Sennenhunde or simply Swiss, it has a large, muscular
stature that is agile enough to perform farm duties of
the mountainous regions of its place of origin. The
skull is flat and broad with medium sized ears, almond
shaped eyes with an expression that is animated and
gentle. The topcoat is dense with an undercoat that may
be thick and sometimes showing. This breed almost became
extinct when much work they performed was supplied by
other breeds or by machines. It is still fairly rare at
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Komondor
The Komondor is very protective
and attentive dog that's devoted to his own family. This
breed has a very strong protective drive to his family,
children and pets. However, this means that Komondor
dogs are over protective when strangers, adults and
other children or ever strange dogs are around. Early
socialization and strong supervision is required. These
dogs are very independent and self reliant by nature.
when Komondor are at the puppy stage, this breed can be
very energetic and playful. Komondor dogs seem to calm
down with age though. Even as adults this breed still
remains fast and agile and needs plenty of open space to
run. This breed is not suited for closed areas like
people living in apartments. The Komondor does have a
tendency to get bored with routine, and needs a variety
of mental and physical stimulation. These dogs can be
very territorial and determined, and training can be
difficult - the Komondor is best suited to someone with
experience of dog ownership and training
The Komondor, which also goes by
the name Komondor Sheepdog and Hungarian Sheepdog, is
one sheepdog indeed. Its coat and color is a flat-out
manifestation of having a dog put on a sheep’s coat.
Instead of hair strands and fur, its white coat is
felted and corded with a length reaching 8 to 11 inches
(20 to 27 cm). The pup of this breed is born with a fur
typical of other heavily coated breeds but in about 2
years, its outer coat blends with the inner coat forming
cords. Furthermore, this dog also has a charming face –
almond-shaped and medium-sized eyes, triangular ears,
wide nose, and a long slightly curved hanging tail. Read on...
Kuvasz
The Kuvasz is a dog that is very
protective, and has plenty of courage, and
determination. The Kuvasz dog will be very protective of
adults, children, and pets in his own family, but can be
very wary, distrustful, and overprotective when
strangers - adults or children - are around. He can also
be aggressive with strange animals in a bid to protect
his family and his territory. Early socialization is
important with the Kuvasz dog, and when it comes to
training he is a quick learner and is intelligent.
However, he can be dominant and can get bored easily,
and is best suited to an experienced dog owners who can
be assertive, confident, and provide plenty of variety
when it comes to physical and mental stimulation
Kuvasz dog is short for Hungarian
Kuvasz, a large and well-muscled sheepdog common in
Hungary. It has a white double coat which is both furry
and medium-coarse. The hair is short on the head and
feet but dense and wavy in the legs and body and can
reach length of up to 4 to 6 inches. Against this white
coat is a dark skin. It has medium-sized eyes, V-shaped
ears, and large black nose. This agile dog has a
well-tucked lower abdomen.
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Old English Sheepdog
The Old English Sheepdog is an intelligent breed. This
dogs breed has plenty of enthusiasm and energy, and love
to play. Their large size means that they should be
watched around smaller children who could easily be
knocked over. The Old English Sheepdog breed loves the
company and attention of his owners, other dogs, and
family. The Old English Sheepdog likes to be involved
with everything that is going on. The Old English
Sheepdog is not the right dog for those with little time
to devote to a dog, as failure to provide your Old
English Sheepdog with the necessary attention and
interaction can lead to boredom and destructive
behavior. The Old English Sheepdog is a very
entertaining breed of dog, and will keep you amused for
hours with his clownish ways. He is also very friendly
and sociable, making a good family pet.
Although the Old English Sheepdog breed of dog gets
along well with children he can be quite independent.
This breed of dog can sometimes play rough, which means
that he is best around older children. The Old English
Sheepdog dogs will bark to raise an alarm, making them
effective watchdogs. With strangers the Old English
Sheepdog tends to be polite, and he enjoys the company
of other dogs. It is important to socialize your Old
English Sheepdog early on to ensure a well balanced
personality and temperament. The Old English Sheepdog
can be timid if not properly socialized at an early age.
Watch out for the herding instincts of the Old English
Sheepdog, which may still be evident in the way he tries
to herd people and animals - often by nipping at the
ankles. The Old English Sheepdog can be a stubborn breed
of dog, and this can make training more difficult. These
dogs are best suited to those with some experience of
dog ownership.
A robust yet easygoing, compact, balanced dog, a marked
characteristic of the Old English Sheepdog is its gait,
which is quite like the shuffle of a bear. The Old
English Sheepdog has over 150 years history, believed to
be developed in the west of England, yet still rather
uncommon . It is one of the well-loved breeds, and was
even featured in Disney's The Little Mermaid, as Prince
Eric's faithful companion. The breed’s intelligence is
great and exhibits deep devotion to his friends and will
bark at any unusual occurrence.
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Polish Lowland
Sheepdog
The Polish Lowland Sheepdog is a
devoted family dog. This dog breed is always eager to
please his owners. The Polish Lowland Sheepdog is a
devoted family dog and is always eager to please his
owners. This dog is intelligent and loving and thrives
on the love and companionship of their families and
owners. Neglecting the Polish Lowland Sheepdog could
lead to destructive behavior. This is not a dog for
those with little time to devote to a pet, nor is it the
right choice for inactive families, as the Polish
Lowland Sheepdog needs plenty of exercise and has lots
of energy. The Polish Lowland Sheepdog are perceptive
dogs and very quick to learn. This breed of dog has
plenty of enthusiasm although they can be stubborn and
very independent. The Polish Lowland Sheepdog are also
known to have excellent memories. The Polish Lowland
Sheepdog is best with an active family and an owner that
is confident and experienced in dog ownership and
training.
The Polish Lowland Sheepdog is a loyal and protective
dog towards his family, and this makes him an effective
watchdog and guard dog. When brought up around children,
this dog is very good with youngsters. Dominance and
aggression towards other dogs can prove a problem and he
should not be trusted around smaller animals that run.
He will usually get along with other more submissive
animals, but early socialization is important. His
protective streak makes the Polish Lowland Sheepdog
suspicious around strangers. Owners should also watch
the dog's tendency to try and herd people and other
animals, as is their instinct, by trying to push them
together.
The Polish Lowland Sheepdog, also
known as the Polski Owczarek Nizinny or PON, has worked
alongside Polish shepherds and farmers since the 16th
century. The Polish Lowland Sheepdog has served as herding dog for centuries.
Quite adept in a busy farm setting, this breed is known
for its stamina and muscular build, as well as its long,
wiry double coat that gives it protection and an
adorably unkempt look. It has a dark nose, hazel or
brown eyes, a docked tail, an even bite, and a smooth
gait. Polish breeders revived the Nizinny after World
War II, which almost wiped out this hardworking breed of
dog.
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Shetland
Sheepdog The Shetland
Sheepdog is a charming, affectionate, and loyal dog, and
makes a fine family pet or companion for both
experienced and inexperienced dog owners. The Shetland
Sheepdog are responsive and intelligent dogs, and are
easy to train. The Shetland Sheepdog is one of the most
trainable of all breeds. The Shetland Sheepdog thrives
on the companionship and affection of his owners, and is
not the right choice for those with little time for a
dog, as this dog will get destructive if neglected. This
breed of dog is a sweet natured dog with grace, dignity,
and a sociable attitude. The Shetland Sheepdog is always
enthusiastic and eager to please his owner, and is a
quick learner. The Shetland Sheepdog are very in tune
with their owners, and extremely responsive. The
Shetland Sheepdog is a family dog through and through,
and enjoys plenty of interaction and cuddles.
Early socialization and consistent training is
recommended to promote a stable and sociable dog. The
Shetland Sheepdog and well balanced providing this breed
get early training. Some Shetland Sheepdogs can be
reserved and shy. This breed of dog can be startled
easily and do not like to be teased. The Shetland
Sheepdog dogs are best around gentler or older children,
and will usually get along fine with other animals. The
Shetland Sheepdog can be shy and reserved around
strangers. The Shetland Sheepdog needs a stable
environment to live in, and does not like loud noises or
tense atmospheres. This is a breed of dog that is
sensitive, and needs to be part of a loving, close
family. The Shetland Sheepdog can bark a fair amount
when excited, and due to their herding instincts may try
and herd people and other animals into groups through
nipping. The Shetland Sheepdog needs a fair amount of
exercise, and should have a safe, secure area to play
and run around when not on a leash.
The Shetland
Sheepdog is often said to be a smaller, long-haired
version of the Rough Collie. It has a long, wedge-shaped
head, almond-shaped eyes, black nose, small yet flexible
ears and teeth that come together in a scissor bite. It
sports of a lush double coat – the dense and woolly
undercoat is covered by a long and straight outer coat.
The coat is so frilly that it gathers like a lion’s mane
around the neck. The Shetland Sheepdog’s legs and tail
are feathered while the hair on the face and feet is
smooth. The tail must also be long enough to reach the
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Swedish
Vallhund
The Swedish Vallhund is a
responsive, affectionate and even-tempered companion.
The Swedish Vallhund dog is intelligent and eager to
please. The Swedish Vallhund dog loves attention and can
be casually grayish and show-offish. Owners are never
disappointed in his multi-faceted ability or his
spontaneous sense of humor. Extremely active the Swedish
Vallhund dog are devoted little dogs. The Swedish
Vallhund dog are usually good with considerate children,
but not yonger children as they don't like to be rough
handled. The Swedish Vallhund dog are very loyal to his
family. The Swedish Vallhund dog doesn't make a very
good guard dog because he loves people and will walk up
to an intruder and give them a cheerful kiss. However,
they do make good watchdogs as they will bark when
strangers approach. They will try to guard your home
even if they too small for the situation. The Swedish
Vallhund dog should be properly socialized and trained
when it is still young to avoid over-protective behavior
as an adult. They sometimes try to herd people by
nipping at their heels. The Swedish Vallhund dog can be
trained not to do this. The Swedish Vallhund tends to
bark a lot and makes a good alarm dog. Males can be
aggressive with other male dogs, particularly if a bitch
in heat is in the vicinity. This breed makes a great
companion and can be used for herding and ratting. They
also make excellent show and obedience dogs.
The Swedish Vallhund, whose native
name is Västgötaspets, is also commonly called the
Swedish Cattle Dog or Vallhund for short. It was
originally bred in Sweden for herding purposes and was
brought to the US only in the 1980s. This small breed is
actually a type of spitz and is said to be the ancestor
of Welsh Corgi. Its mid-length topcoat is close and
tight while its undercoat is soft and dense. Its eyes
are mid-size, oval, and dark brown. Its ears are also
mid-size but pointed and smooth-haired, while its nose
is black. Its neck is long and muscular. It has a long
tail. These features give the Vallhund its fox-like
appearance, which is typical among spitz.
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