The Rumanian Sheepdog (also known as Rumanian Sheepdog) is a large, massive and imposing breed of dogs from Romania that is nimble, vigorous, agile and never heavy. A well appreciated sheepdog throughout the country of origin, the Romanian Carpathian Shepherd Dog was selected from an endemic breed present in the Carpatho-Danubian area. For centuries the … Read more
The Smooth and Rough Collie are considered by the AKC as varieties of the same breed and therefore are judged by the same standard with the exception of the coat. There are three different varieties of Collie based primarily on coat appearance: Collie (Smooth and Rough), Border Collie and Bearded Collie. Considered to be one … Read more
The Queensland Heeler is also known as Australian Heeler, Hall's Heeler, Blue Heeler, Australian Cattledog, Australischer Treibhund, ACD or simply Heeler. Developed by pioneer settlers in Australia during the 19th century, the Queensland Heeler is a robust working dog needed on large ranches in the outback. Known as the 'Heeler' due to its herding skill … Read more
The Pyrenean Mountain Dog (also known as Great Pyrenees) comes from the Kuvasz and the Maremmano-Abruzzese. This dog is native from France and was used as a guard dog for sheep and cattle. Back in 1800 B.C., a dog similar to the Great Pyrenees had been discovered in Europe. The breed probably first came from … Read more
The Pyrenean Mastiff is a large breed of dog that originated in Spain as livestock guardian dog. It is a very large dog with harmonious build. This dog is strong, muscular with a firm bone structure. This breed is believed to have descended from the dogs brought by the Phoenicians 3000 years ago when they … Read more
The Presa Canarios is also known as Canary Dog, Perro de Presa Canario and Dogo Canario. It is a large working and guardian dog originating in Spanish Canary Islands. This strong-bodied and strong-willed dog was developed in 1800's by crossing of local indigenous dogs with English Mastiffs and English Bulldogs. Original purpose of developing this … Read more
The Polish Tatra Sheepdog is also known as Polish Owczarek Podhalanski, Tatra Mountain Sheepdog, Owczarek Tatrzanski and Polski Owczarek. Nick named Podhalan or Tatra, this ancient Polish breed has been used as live stock guardians. It originated in Podhale area of Tatra Mountains, Poland and is named after the place of its origin. This breed … Read more
The Perro de Presa Canario, also known as Canary Dog, Perro de Presa Canario (Presa Canario for short) and Dogo Canario. He is a large working dog breed known also for his talent as a guarding dog which originated in Spain’s Canary Islands. This strong-bodied and strong-willed dog was developed in 1800’s by crossing of … Read more
The Perro de Pastor Mallorquin Dog is also known as Ca De Bestiar and Majorca Shepherd dog. It is a medium to large size flock guardian and farm dog that originated in Balearic Island of Spain. It is considered smaller version of Cao de Castro Laboreiro of Portugal with its same body build and coat … Read more
The Perro Cimarron is a large size molossor type Uruguay dog with strong, well muscled and compact body. Declared National Dog of its country of origin, this dog breed is very popular in Uruguay. This dog is also known as Cimarron, Uruguayan Cimarron, Cimarron Creole, Maroon Dog, Cerro Largo Dog, Cimarr�n Uruguayo and Cimarron Dog. … Read more
