Schnauzer Group 1: UtilityHeight: Male: 48.3 cmFemale: 45.7 cm Energy Level: Moderate to highOriginal Function: Hunting, guardingLifespan: 12 – 15 yrs Recommended for: Most people/families. About This Breed The exact origins & the history of the Schnauzer is not so clear. The most widely held belief is that the Schnauzer […]
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Samoyed Group 6: UtilityHeight: 46 – 56 cm Energy Level: Moderate to highOriginal Function: Herding, guarding, draftLifespan: 12 – 14 yrs Recommended for: Active people & Families. About This Breed This breed is a member of the Spitz family; the Samoyede tribe of Siberia used them as sled dogs. During […]
Rottweiler Group 6: UtilityHeight: 56 – 68 cm Energy Level: Moderate to highOriginal Function: Working, guardingLifespan: 10 – 12 yrs Recommended for: Active people & families. About This Breed The Rottweiler descended from the Asian mastiff family. In the town of Rottweil in southern Germany they were used to drive […]
Pyrenean Mountain Dog Group 6: UtilityHeight: minimum Male: 70 cmFemale: 65 cm Energy Level: Moderate to highOriginal Function: Sheep guardianLifespan: 10 – 12 yrs Recommended for: People & families knowledgeable of the breed. Note: Not many in Australia. About This Breed The Pyrenean Mountain Dog has descended from the Asian […]
Pyrenean Mastiff Group 6: UtilityHeight: minimumMale: 77 cm Female: 72 cm Energy Level: ModerateOriginal Function: GuardingLifespan: 10 – 12 yrs Recommended for: Best suited to families on well fenced with large yard. Note: Not many in Australia. About This Breed The Pyrenean mastiff is also called Mostin De Aragon or […]
Portuguese Water Dog Group 6: UtilityHeight: Male: 50 – 57cmFemale: 43 – 48 cm Energy Level: HighOriginal Function: Fisher’s assistantLifespan: 12 – 16 yrs Recommended for: Active people & families, allergy sufferers. About This Breed The Portuguese Water Dog for centuries played an important role in the lives of Portuguese […]
Newfoundland Group 6: UtilityHeight: 66 – 71 cm Energy Level: Low to moderateOriginal Function: all-purpose water dog and fishing aidLifespan: 8 – 10 yrs Recommended for: Dedicated handlers & families. About This Breed It is believed that the Newfoundland Dog originated in Newfoundland and is a descendant of the Great […]
Neapolitan Mastiff Group 6: UtilityHeight: Male: 65 – 75 cmFemale: 60 – 68 cmWeight: Male: 60 – 70 kgFemale: 50 – 60 kg Energy Level: Low to moderateOriginal Function: GuardingLifespan: 8 – 10 yrs Recommended for: Firm handlers and families (an adults’ dog that is good with children, not a […]
Leonberger Group 6: UtilityHeight: Male: 72 – 80 cm Female 65 – 72 cmWeight:Male: 64 – 82 kgFemale: 45 – 46 kg Energy Level: ModerateOriginal Function: Companion/multi-purposeLifespan: 8 – 10 yrs Recommended for: Most people/families About This Breed Leonbergers are loyal, outgoing “lions” who originated in the mid-nineteenth century in […]
Kangal Shepherd Dog Group 6: UtilityHeight: 71 – 81 cm Energy Level: ModerateOriginal Function: HerdingLifespan: 10 – 12 yrs Recommended: As working dog, or for active people & families. Note: Very strong guarding instincts. About This Breed The Kangal Dog, or “Kangal” is one of the famous Turkish sheepdog breeds. […]