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The short-haired coat is known than its rough-haired counterpart. One or both eyes may be blue in blue merles Ears semierect when alert. Long tail Muzzle reaches rounded hock joint at end. Short, dense, coarse coat Characteristic white collar and chest. Oval feet with arched toes.

First bred in the rugged Shetland Islands, Close-set ears beyond the northern coast of mainland Long, Scotland, this miniature collie is thick coat Tricolor hardy and resilient. Bursting with energy but easily trained and Black rim around eyes affectionate, the Shetland Sheepdog adapts well to family life and is a loyal Smooth pet. Regular grooming hair on face sessions are necessary to maintain the beautiful coat.

Long- haired tail Dense mane. In its native country this large and lively French breed works as a Eyebrows fall over eyes herder and guarder of sheep. Bold Short, high-set, and protective, but not aggressive, Fawn long-haired ears the Briard is an excellent family companion if given regular exercise Black nose and room to run and play. Body and hindquarters 56—61cm 27—45kg of solid color, with no white patches.

The dogs have been the stars of opposite , and, possibly, breeds such as the watch list of endangered breeds. This big, strong dog requires a great deal their own chauffeurs. They and the brand made By the midth century the dogs were of exercise. The coat always has been dense each other world famous; today, Old English Sheepdogs are often recognized as being used to drive livestock to market. Small ears covered by coat.

Deep, relatively short body. Very thick, shaggy coat with white markings. Blue White markings on head, neck, and chest. Now widely appreciated for its attractive Bred to work on the plainlands of Northern Europe as a herder and appearance, compact size, and gentle nature, this breed has a guard dog, this delightfully shaggy dog is both rugged and agile.

However, it is more likely to enjoy the The breed has brains as well as brawn and responds readily to space of a rural home than a compact urban environment. Heart-shaped, Large drop ears nose hidden by hair. Blunt White muzzle collar. Oval- Toes hairy shaped between pads feet. Moving as if on springs, a working Dutch Schapendoes can run at high speed and bound lightly over This big sheepdog from the Russian steppes was bred not to round almost any obstacle in its path.

Quick to react, to make a good companion but will not thrive without activity. Full mustache Long, dense and beard coat with coarse texture. Elongated head with broad forehead. Triangular, drop ears Black and Abundant, white slightly White Feet covered wavy coat with long hair. Today, these alert and active little reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, acquired see p. The Queen has owned of tail.

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi Corgis make excellent watchdogs and and bred Pembroke Welsh Corgis since she is the younger of the two, even though its enjoy family life, but they may revert to was 18 years old. The training.

Corgis have a tendency to gain two breeds were crossed for a time in the weight easily so need a regulated regime 19th century, but the Pembroke Welsh Corgi of diet and exercise. Their direction from the rest of the coat.

The low-slung shape and name derives from the legend that fairies general agility made used these dogs as their steeds. White markings on chest. Broad, deep, white chest. Oval feet with inner toes longer than outer toes.

Less popular as a house dog than its relative, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi see p. Long, heavy tail Short, Brindle sturdy Large, legs rounded feet. Like the Welsh Corgis above and p. This tough and workmanlike breed long head continues to make itself useful on Swedish farms. Uncommon as a house dog, it is gradually becoming more Straight back.

Erect, pointed ears Dense, harsh-textured topcoat. Thick, White markings muscular on chest neck Grayish yellow. Oval feet. The New Zealand Huntaway lacks a breed standard and is not recognized Short, Black by any kennel club due to its mixed breeding, which may include German thick coat and tan Shepherd see p.

Developed in New Zealand to be a working sheepdog, it is an excellent worker and is also gaining popularity as a house dog. Typical tan markings Long, strong legs. Large feet. The Australian Kelpie was developed Short, thick, to work as a sheepdog in the vast open water-resistant coat expanses of Australia. Energetic and Thick, brushlike, agile, the breed has seemingly endless slightly curved tail reserves of stamina and a low boredom threshold.

An all-action dog, it is best suited to a working life where its herding skills can be put to full use. Fine-boned but muscular legs. Strong, hardy, and workmanlike, this trustworthy herding dog is a little wary of strangers Once widely used for cattle driving ancestors. The breed is notable for its and guarding, this breed is also called the tireless, easy gait and ability to produce Australian Heeler.

It originated in the 19th sudden bursts of speed. Long, broad, muscular century when herdsmen needed a dog that The Australian Cattle Dog has many hindquarters could manage semi-wild cattle on vast merits as a family dog, being hardy, alert, ranches and run for long distances in rough and loyal to its owner.

An ancestry that terrain and intense heat. In the s a includes the dingo has, however, made the rancher named Thomas Hall crossed some breed naturally suspicious of strangers. These dogs were, in turn, work to make use of its mental and physical crossed with Dalmatians see p. Many still have the blue-merle coloring of their collie.

Low-set tail hangs in a slight curve Coat longer and thicker on neck. Red speckle Round feet with strong, arched toes. Drop ears Pronounced stop. Tan markings on throat. The dog worked for more than 20 years herding sheep and cattle as below on a diet of kangaroo and emu meat.

Intelligent, tough, and workmanlike, the Lancashire Heeler is well suited to its original Tail curves over Tan spots above eyes and on cheeks use as a cattle herder in the north of England. Small, rounded feet Tan-colored legs. A sheepdog and guard dog, the powerful Bergamasco was bred for a tough, outdoor life in the northern Italian mountains.

Its weatherproof coat is thick, greasy to the touch, and easily becomes matted, but once Broad, straight back Gray. Pronounced stop on skull covered by hair. Tail carried low. Flocked coat. Pumi Dense, wiry tufts on ears. Developed in Hungary during the 18th century, the Pumi is a Narrow, Black cross between the Hungarian Puli terrierlike High-set tail head below and terrier-type dogs from Germany and France. An excellent herder of livestock and a good all-around farm dog, the Pumi has proved to be equally successful as a house dog.

Bold and restless, this breed thrives on action. Thick, curly coat Well-muscled, lean body. Thought to have been brought into central Europe by the Eyes covered by Profusely coated long, corded coat tail curls over back nomadic Magyar tribes of Asia, the Hungarian Puli was Straight, traditionally used as a herding muscular back dog. Affectionate and quick to learn, it makes a good family pet but gets bored Black easily without fun and company. Its corded coat needs special attention.

Short, round feet. Not for novices, this large, powerful dog needs an experienced owner who will give it time and attention The Komondor is descended from guard in nature, the Komondor will fearlessly dogs brought to Hungary by a people called act to tackle anything it sees as a threat. The earliest written evidence of dogs although they are more suited to being of this type dates from the midth century, outdoor or farm dogs than family pets.

It was not until the early 20th and instincts, combined with considerable century that the breed became size and strength, mean that ownership White known outside Hungary. Daily grooming is essential wolves and bears. Many were used to guard military installations during World War II and were killed in service, and as a Long tail curved slightly at tip result the breed nearly died out.

However, a number of dogs were saved by a few dedicated breeders. Today the largest populations are in Hungary and the US, where dogs have been used to guard livestock from coyotes and other predators. Although generally quiet and reserved. Nose is usually black, but gray or brown is sometimes seen. The puppies are raised with sheep from infancy and live with them all year round so the sheep are not afraid of them. The dogs in turn treat the sheep as members of their pack and protect them.

Raised in human company they have similar protective habits toward family members. The Komondor is even shorn like a sheep each summer to remove the long, woolly coat that protects it from the cold in winter. Dark eyes partially obscured by coat. Very long, heavy, tasseled coat. Also known as the Atlas Mountain Dog, this type of dog has been used for centuries as a guard dog by the nomadic peoples of Morocco. Thick, medium- The Aidi is faithful, fearless, and always on the alert to protect its length coat owners and their possessions.

But its strong guarding instincts mean that this dog is not always suited to a domestic lifestyle. Wide-set, drop ears. Black lips Black patch. Feathering on back of legs. Pronounced stop. Its name derives from its ancestors, which were worked by High-set, drop ears Basque shepherds who emigrated to Australia in the late Thick, wavy coat 19th century and then later moved on to the US.

The Australian Shepherd, still useful as a ranch dog and tracker, is becoming increasingly valued as a pet. Tan markings. Blue merle White hair extends across neck, chest, and legs. The ancestors of this breed, Triangular, drop ears which is also known as the Dark brown eyes with darker edges Greek Sheepdog, may have been the sheepdogs brought into Greece many centuries ago by Turkish migrants.

There are two coat types: long-haired and short-haired. Energetic, fast- High-set, Short hair thick, white coat, this handsome dog has obvious on face moving, and versatile, it is used for both hunting and semierect ears attractions but needs expert handling. Like many herding and, although it can adapt to home life, it is dogs bred for outdoor work, this sheepdog is not probably at its best as a working dog. Short, thick, the ideal choice for the home.

Short to medium- length coat Thick collar Fawn-brindle White of hair on neck Long, harelike feet. The ancient molossus dogs were used Romania, shepherds rely on large, robust to preserve all three types. Romanian Shepherd Dog breeds were c. Those used for herding were said distinct types: the three main forms are the the early years of this century. All face the attacks of wild animals. With strong watchdog mountains; and the shaggy-haired Mioritic instincts, Romanian Shepherd Dogs are arose in the north.

All types have to be strong highly territorial and suspicious of strangers. Blaze extends White with to muzzle cream and gray markings Wolf-gray. Black nose Profuse hair on tail. Slightly longer hair on neck forms ruff. Rough, slightly Coat longer than wavy coat other Romanian Shepherd Dogs Feathering on back of front legs.

Appenzell Cattle Dog Drop ears, raised forward when alert. Bred for herding and guarding on Alpine farms, Tail carried in tight curl the Appenzell Cattle Dog has also taken well to urban life. Reddish Keen, alert, and full of energy, brown markings this dog is at its best on face when kept occupied. Small, almond- shaped eyes White chest. White feet.

The smallest of several long-established High-set, Swiss mountain dogs, this cattle- drop ears driving breed from the Entlebuch Reddish brown markings valley is gaining popularity as above eyes Back length longer a house dog. Slightly curved, long tail Short, coarse, glossy coat Reddish brown markings on legs. This breed was used in the personality and kind nature, this dog enjoys family life summer to transport milk, and later cheese, from the mountains where the cattle grazed This lovely dog takes its name from the and has become popular as a family dog.

Because of this practice, Swiss canton of Berne, where it traditionally Slow to mature, these dogs keep their dogs were sometimes referred to locally as worked as an all-purpose farm dog; it was puppyish tendencies for longer than other Cheese Dogs. When not working as a draft also used to pull carts to transport goods breeds.

Although large and strong, the dogs animal, the Bernese Mountain Dog was used such as milk and cheese to market. The breed are not overly dominant.

They enjoy human to control stock and guard property. The breed is affectionate by Franz Schertenlieb who traveled all over and reliable with children.

In recent years it Switzerland looking for dogs and, later, has become popular as a therapy dog for a Swiss professor called Albert Heim began older people, sick children, or those with working to preserve and promote the breed special needs. It is also still used for farm too. A breed club was formed in , and work as well as search and rescue work. The Dog is attractive in coat is heavy, so this dog is not suited to both looks and nature, extremely warm climates.

Broad, deep chest with white markings. Long, silky, Reddish brown slightly wavy coat markings extend down to feet. Developed over the next guard duties. The dog had all but disappeared by the beginning of two decades, it was recognized in Switzerland as a breed the 20th century, but breeding by enthusiasts saved it from extinction; in Good-tempered and intelligent, it is suitable however, it is still rare.

A true working dog, its agreeable temperament for both work and companionship. There makes it a sociable family companion are two coat types: medium-haired for those with room to spare. Tan spots and long-haired. Black with tan and white Bushy tail markings. After a long history as a livestock guardian, this hardy and Known as the national dog of Turkey, the Kangal Dog is a powerful breed is still used in Turkey as a working dog. If kept toward its human family.

It is independent-minded and needs as a companion dog, training and experienced handling and a lot of exercise. Long tail curls up at tip Thick coat Black muzzle. Throat has dewlap. Once bred selectively in the former USSR, this handling to prevent behavior problems. There are two coat types: rare breed needs early socialization.

There are two coat types: short- medium-haired and long-haired. Shorter hair Moderate stop on face Heavily Weatherproof, White with feathered tail White coarse coat lemon markings Dense coat.

Powerful shoulders. In the s developed in the midth century by crossing a St. Bernard see selective breeding of this dog began in the former USSR and p. After the two World Wars, continued later in Germany. An excellent watchdog, it requires Leonbergers had almost disappeared, but the breed has recovered careful handling if it is to be a good companion.

Massive head Feathered tail, lighter on Thick, fairly Heavily Sable underside long coat feathered tail. Mane on neck and chest. Dark muzzle Black mask. Deep chest Lion-gold. Feet thickly Feathered Dense, coarse insulated with forelegs coat stands white hair away from body. This kindly giant has a delightful temperament but its unrivaled size prohibits it from being a pet for many White patch. Originating in the 18th century, this breed dogs.

During the 19th century the breed was created by the monks of St. The monks particularly in England where the Saint crossbred the various mastiff-type dogs Bernard was crossed with English Mastiffs that had existed in the Swiss valleys for to produce a larger, heavier dog. The animals children. It is relatively rare as a house dog could smell people hidden under snow and due to its giant size and its need for plenty sense impending avalanches. The monks sent of space and food. However, the image of the rescuing Saint Bernard carrying a cask of medicinal Bushy brandy around his neck is apochryphal.

In the s some crosses were made with Newfoundland dogs see p. Characteristic white markings The crosses were given away and the monks on legs returned to breeding the shorter-haired. He was owned by the monks of St. Barry is said to have rescued more than 40 people, including a young boy whom he found in a cavern of ice; the dog revived the boy by licking him, and then carried him back to the monks.

Since then, the hospice has always named one of their dogs Barry in his honor. A monument to the original Barry right can be found in the Paris dog cemetery. Long, thick neck with pronounced dewlap Typical black Flat, deep shading cheeks.

Smooth coat. Large and courageous enough to take just as seriously when guarding home and household. Usually on a bear or a wolf, this breed is now often used as a house gentle with those it knows, this breed requires an experienced guard. Intelligent and calm, it can also be a good Small, almond- owner with a watchful eye for potential aggression if it is to companion dog if it has the right training. Dense, bristly White White Dense, slightly textured coat wavy coat.

Deep mane around neck Hair shorter on lower legs and feet Irregular patch same color as face mask. Owners should, patch on rump however, be prepared to put their energies into grooming. Plumed tail Tan patches and dark shading on head. Dense, wavy coat Heavy mane Double dewclaws around on hind legs, neck and hidden by hair shoulders. The breed has a protective nature and Bushy is renowned for being gentle tail.

Its large size rules this dog out as a pet for a small home. Feathered forelegs Large feet. This color variant of the Newfoundland above is regarded as a distinct breed in some countries.

Aside from its bicolored coat, this dog shares all the attributes of solid-colored Newfoundlands, being placid, friendly, and dependable. Short hair in front of legs, White with feathered behind black markings. Tibetan Mastiffs are also its native land, but this ancient breed has become something of a status symbol in China. Splash was sold to a Chinese coal baron for monasteries. Ancestors of these dogs were brought tendencies.

The Tibetan Mastiff has strong westward with the armies of Attila the Hun protective instincts, especially with children. The breed Since the 18th century takes time to reach full maturity and needs small numbers of thorough, steady training. Tibetan Mastiffs Tibetan Mastiff bitches come into season have been exported once a year rather than twice, as is usual for to the West, but the dogs.

The coat needs plenty of grooming breed only started and is not suited for hot, humid climates, but it does not have dander, which reduces PUPPY the risk of allergic reactions. Bushy tail carried curled over back Short-haired drop ears Black with tan markings.

Powerful jaws. Coat forms mane around neck and White star shoulders on chest. Feathering between toes. The Tibetan Kyi Apso has good house dog. This large, powerful breed retains the alertness a characteristic springy gait, and is agile and capable of rapid and watchfulness that made it a superb defender of farms and bursts of speed. Tactful training is needed to achieve the best results. Low-set, pendant ears Tail carried High-set, high in a curl Dense, Slightly wavy drop ears wiry coat coat.

Profusely feathered, Strong low-set tail hindquarters. Broad Bearded face forehead. Neck broad relative Black to body and tan White. Short hair on face. Very hardy and ready to go outdoors in any Kuvasz an acceptable house dog. White minimal stop. Black Dense coat Long, extremely muscular thighs. Skull and Triangular, drop muzzle equal in ears with length rounded tips. Muscular Oval feet neck Feathering on with arched Coarse, wavy forelegs may toes coat be very long.

Black and gold. This quality combined with its size 58—69cm 38—59kg and strength makes it an ideal dog for law enforcement and security work. Employed extensively by the if well socialized by an experienced owner military and police in Germany during WWI, the Rottweiler was introduced to the US The Rottweiler is descended from dogs Today, Rottweilers are extensively used and the UK in the s.

They are now the used by Roman armies to drive cattle on by military and police forces, as guard dogs, police dog of choice in several countries. Some of the drovers and and in search and rescue work.

The breed was centered in the status symbol. Small, drop ears Short, smooth, shiny coat. Broad, deep chest. Tan chest markings Black and tan. The coat a Chinese Shar-Pei varies in length from very short became a fashion and prickly to the touch the horse statement due to its coat to slightly longer and PUPPY rarity. People started smoother hair the brush coat. Wrinkles on forehead give Small, high-set, frowning expression button ears. Square, sturdily built body. Loose skin on back and legs wrinkles when dog is seated.

This big, strong dog used as a shepherd dog, and is now popular as a show dog. Drop ears Slightly Coarse-textured, sloping croup short coat Black Short coat. Tan markings on muzzle. Small, wide-set eyes Wide head Black and tan. Double dewclaws Small feet with on hind feet arched toes. Tapering Lower legs tail tan in color. A powerful believed to have descended from the semi-wild dogs once used for breed, it has the typical mastiff-type build and watchful nature.

Brindle Black mask High-set, Sickle-shaped, rose ears Short, high-set tail, Body length hard coat profusely exceeds leg length covered in hair. Brindle Erect ears Strong neck with slight Strong, Tucked-up dewlap slender legs belly.