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The Pyrenean Mastiff
Strength, power, agility and protection are the words that describe best the Pyrenean Mastiff. This giant breed can inspire fear only by looking at you. This breed of Molosser type is quite ancient. The dogs were brought to Spain by the Phoenicians and they were used to protect the sheep for wolves, bears and other dangerous things. Nowadays, they are used as guard dogs for farms and houses. The breed is pretty rare even in its country. ...Read More...
The Husky
The Husky is a general term for the dogs that lived in the cold regions, especially with the Eskimos. They were very useful at helping people cover long distances and they would even protect them from wild creatures. The most popular breeds are the Alaskan Malamute and the Siberian Husky. Nowadays, most of them are kept as pets. ...Read More...
The Moscow Watchdog
The Moscow Watchdog was created with the purpose of obtaining a large watchdog that would be highly receptive to orders. It is a large, big-boned, strong dog that is assertive and wary and can also be ferocious. ...Read More...
The Landseer
The King Shepherd
The King Shepherd is a dog breed that was developed in the ‘90s. The breed was created to fulfill the wishes of those who wanted the appearance of a German Shepherd, but on a larger scale. This breed is a combination of German Shepherd, Alaskan Malamute and Great Pyrenees. ...Read More...
The Kangaroo Dog
The Kangaroo Dog, also known as the Australian Greyhound, is a breed of dog of the sighthound type. The dog hunts focusing exclusively on its sight. The breed was created by crossing the Greyhound with the Scottish Deerhounds. The breed is mainly used for hunting and is quite rare even in Australia. ...Read More...
The Italian Greyhound
The Italian Greyhound, otherwise known I.G., is a breed of dogs used to hunt rats, mice or even falcons. This sighthound is the smallest of all Greyhounds. This breed is actually an ancient one, but it became popular during the Renaissance. ...Read More...
The Giant Maso Mastiff
The Giant Maso Mastiff is quite a new breed developed to improve mastiffs’ condition. This type of dog was created in 2001 by breeding the Old English Mastiff with Cane Corso. The purpose was to create a much healthier dog, but similar in appearance to the other mastiffs. ...Read More...
The Korean Dosa Mastiff
The Korean Dosa Mastiff, otherwise known as Mee Kyun Dosa, is a dog breed from South Korea. It is often confused with the Japanese breed Tosa Inu. This breed is known since the 19th century and has been bred as a companion dog. This breed is very rare outside its native country. ...Read More...
The Hellenikos Ichnilatis
The Hellenikos Ichnilatis is a breed of dog originating in Greece. It is a scenthound used to chase hares. This breed is known from ancient times and has become quite rare. Due to its living conditions in a remote region, the breed remained mostly pure. ...Read More...