Central Asian Shepherd Group 6: UtilityHeight: minimum –Male: 65 cmFemale: 60 cm Energy Level: ModerateOriginal Function: Herding, guardingLifespan: 12 – 15 yrs Recommended for: Working homes, knowledgeable handlers/families Note: Not many in Australia About This Breed The characteristics of this breed, native to the countries of Central Asia and Middle East, […]
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Canadian Eskimo Dog Group 6: UtilityHeight: Male: 58 – 70 cmFemale: 50 – 60 cmWeight: Male: 30 – 40 kgFemale: 18 – 30 kg Energy Level: HighOriginal Function: SleddingLifespan: 10 – 12 yrs Recommended for: Experienced handlers/families Note: Breed is not originally a domestic pet but rather a wild dog domesticated […]
Bullmastiff Group 6: UtilityHeight: Male: 63.5 – 68.5 cm Female: 61 – 66 cmWeight: Male: 50-59 kgFemale: 41-50 kg Energy Level: Moderate – highOriginal Function: Protect lands from poachersLifespan: 10 – 12 yrs Recommended for: Responsible people & families. About This Breed The Bullmastiff was developed in Britain by crossing the […]
Boxer Group 6: UtilityHeight: Male: 56 – 61 cmFemale: 53 – 58.5 cm Energy Level: HighOriginal Function: Working, companion & served WWILifespan: 10 – 12 yrs Recommended for: Active people & families. Note: Very lively dog. Can be very destructive if left alone for long periods of time. About This Breed […]
Boerboel Group: UtilityHeight: Male: 64-70 cm Female: 59-65 cmWeight: 70 – 90 kg Energy Level: ModerateOriginal Function: ProtectionLifespan: 10 yrs Recommended for: Experienced and knowledgeable handlers. Not a Beginners Dog. Note: This breed is recognized by the SABT, APRI, HBSA, EBBASA, RIBC, SMBA, USBA. . This dog is not a recognised […]
Bernese Mountain Dog Group 6: UtilityHeight: Male: 64 – 70 cmFemale: 58 – 66 cm Energy Level: ModerateOriginal Function: Working, herdingLifespan: 8 – 10 yrs Recommended for: Active people & families. About This Breed The Bernese Mountain Dog can be traced back 2000 years, originally known as the Sennehund. They […]
Anatolian Shepherd Dog Group 6: UtilityHeight: Male: 74 – 81 cmFemale: 71 – 79 cmWeight:Male: 50 – 65 kgFemale: 40 – 55 kg Energy Level: ModerateOriginal Function: HerdingLifespan: 9 – 15 yrs Recommended for: Working. About This Breed The Anatolian Shepherd Dog are members of the Mastiff family, they were […]
Alaskan Malamute Group 6: UtilityHeight: Male: 63.5 cmFemale: 58.5 cmWeight:Male: 38.5 kgFemale: 34 kg Energy Level: ModerateOriginal Function: SledgeLifespan: 10 – 12 yrs Recommended for: Families, active people About This Breed The Alaskan Malamute is the tallest member of the North American spitz family. Malamutes must be heavy boned and strong […]
Japanese Akita Group 6: UtilityHeight: Male: 64 – 69 cmFemale: 60 – 65 cmWeight: Male: 32 – 39 kgFemale: 23 – 29 kg Energy Level: ModerateOriginal Function: Hunting, guardingLifespan: 10 – 12 yrs Recommended for: Experienced and knowledgeable handlers. Not a Beginners Dog Note: If not well socialised from a […]
Akita Group 6: UtilityHeight: Male: 66 – 71 cmFemale: 58 – 64 cmWeight: Male: 27 – 41 kgFemale: 23 – 36 kg Energy Level: ModerateOriginal Function: Hunting, guardingLifespan: 10 – 12 yrs Recommended for: Experienced & knowledgeable handlers. Not a Beginners Dog Note: If not well socialised from a young age […]