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 […]
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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. […]
Italian Cane Corso Group 6: UtilityHeight: Male: 64 – 68 cm Female: 60 – 64 cmWeight: Male: 45 – 50 kg Female: 40 – 45 kg Energy Level: ModerateOriginal Function: guarding, police, trackingLifespan: 10 – 12 yrs Recommended for: Experienced Handlers/families. About This Breed The term Cane Corso has been […]
German Pinscher Group 6: UtilityHeight: 43 – 48cm Energy Level: Moderate to highOriginal Function: RattingLifespan: 10 – 15 yrs Recommended for: Experienced dog owners, active people and families with older children. About This Breed The German Pinscher may look like a small Doberman but is in fact a more ancient […]
Mastiff Group 6: UtilityHeight: 70 – 76cm Energy Level: Low – ModerateOriginal Function: GuardingLifespan: 8 – 10 yrs Recommended for: Knowledgeable handlers/families. About This Breed The Mastiff is an ancient breed of dog, having had varied roles throughout history, from war dogs and bear baiting, to guarding castles. The breed […]
Dogue De Bordeaux Group 6: UtilityHeight: 58 – 68 cm Energy Level: Low to moderateOriginal Function: Guarding, fightingLifespan: 8 – 10 yrs Recommended for: Dedicated handlers & families. About This Breed The Dogue de Bordeaux is one of the most ancient French breeds. They were used for hunting large animals […]
Dobermann Group 6: UtilityHeight: idealMale: 69 cmFemale: 65 cm Energy Level: HighOriginal Function: GuardingLifespan: 10 – 14 yrs Recommended for: Dedicated handlers & Families. About This Breed The Dobermann was developed in Germany by Louis Dobermann, he did so by using a number of breeds including, Rottweilers, German Shepherds, German Pinchers […]