Yakutian Laika Group 6: UtilityHeight:Male: 55 – 59 cmFemale: 53 – 57 cm Energy Level: HighOriginal Function: Sledging, huntingLifespan: 10 – 12 yrs Recommended for: People who are keen to learn about the breed and their needs. Note: Not many in Australia About This Breed The Yakutian Laika is an […]
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Estrela Mountain Dog Group 6: UtilityHeight: Male: 65 – 73 cm. Female: 62 – 69 cm.Weight: Male: 45 – 60 Kg Female: 35 – 45 Kg Energy Level: ModerateOriginal Function: Guarding, workingLifespan: 10 – 12 yrs Recommended for: People with the knowledge of the breed. Note: Not many in Australia […]
Caucasian Shepherd Dog Group 6: UtilityHeight: At the withers:Male: 72 – 75 cmFemale: 67 – 70 cmWeight: about –Male: 50 kgFemale: 45 kg Energy Level: AOriginal Function: GuardingLifespan: 10 – 12 yrs Recommended for: People with knowledge of the breed Note: Not many in Australia. About This Breed The Caucasian Shepherd […]
Breeds – Utility Utility Group is one that contains a selection of breeds, many of which don’t fit in other groups, but that are defined as having ‘fitness for a purpose’. This means that they were still often bred to perform a useful function, breeds were developed to perform work […]
Tibetan Mastiff Group 6: UtilityHeight: 61 – 66 cm Energy Level: Low to moderateOriginal Function: GuardingLifespan: 8 – 10 yrs Recommended for: Dedicated handlers, people knowledgeable of the breed. Note: Not many in Australia. About This Breed The Tibetan Mastiff is from the old Asian Mastiff family. They were used for […]
Saint Bernard Group 6: UtilityHeight:Male: 70 – 90 cmFemale: 65 – 80 cm Energy Level: LowOriginal Function: Draft, search & rescueLifespan: 9 years Recommended for: Experienced handlers & families. Note: Drool a lot. About This Breed The St. Bernard’s name comes from Bernard de Menthon a Swiss monk, the breed […]
Siberian Husky Group 6: UtilityHeight: Male: 53.5 – 60 cmFemale: 51 – 56 cm Energy Level: Moderate – very highOriginal Function: Sled pullingLifespan: 11 – 13 yrs Recommended for: Active people & families. About This Breed The Siberian Husky is a member of the Spitz family from Siberia and were […]
ShIBA INU Group 6: UtilityHeight: 35.5 – 41.5 cm Energy Level: Moderate to highOriginal Function: HuntingLifespan: 12 – 15 yrs Recommended for: Knowledgeable of the breed people & families. About This Breed The Shiba Inu is the smallest of the Japanese Spitz-type dogs. They were originally breed to flush birds […]
Miniature Schnauzer Group 6: UtilityHeight: Male: 35.6 cmFemale: 33 cm Energy Level: Moderate to highOriginal Function: HuntingLifespan: 12 -14 yrs Recommended for: Most people/families, people with allergies. About This Breed The Miniature Schnauzer originated in Germany and was originally a vermin hunter. They are a playful little dog which enjoys […]
Giant Schnauzer Group 6: UtilityHeight: Male: 65 – 70 cmFemale: 60 – 65 cm Energy Level: Moderate to high Original Function: Herding, guardingLifespan: 10 – 12 yrs Recommended for: Active people & families, allergy sufferers. About This Breed The Giant Schnauzer is the oldest of the three Schnauzer breeds, and […]