Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Italy Group: Guard Dog, Mastiff Height: 24-27 in. Weight: 88-110 lbs. Life span: 10-11 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: with children in the family Good with other pets: Usually no, with dogs and other pets What is the origin of the Cane Corso? The Cane Corso can trace its […]
Guard Dogs
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Ca de Bou
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Guard dog Height: males 21-23 in., females 20-22 in. Weight: males 78-84 lbs., females 66-75 lbs. Life span: 9-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Ca de Bou? The Ca de Bou is descended from Mastiffs […]
Burnese Mountain Dog
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Switzerland Group: Working dog, Guard dog Height: males 25-27 1/2 in., females 23-26 in. Weight: males 90-120 lbs., females 70-100 lbs. Life span: 6-8 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Bernese Mountain Dog? The Bernese Mountain Dog, one […]
Bullmastiff
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Guard dog Height: males 25-27 in., females 24-26 in. Weight: males 110-130 lbs., females 100-120 lbs. Life span: 7-9 yrs. Trainability: moderate, can be willfu Good with children: yes, with supervision Good with other pets: yes, with household pets, dogs of opposite gender What is the origin of […]
Boerboel
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: South Africa Group: Guard Dog Height: 25-28 in. Weight: 150-200 lbs. Life span: 10 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Boerboel? The Boerboel dates back to the 1600s when Dutch, French and English settlers brought their large dogs […]
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Turkey Group: Working dog,Guard dog Height: 27 in. and up Weight: males 110-150 lbs., females 80-120 lbs. Life span: 11-13 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, when socialized early Good with other pets: when raised with them What is the origin of the Anatolian Shepherd Dog? The Anatolian Shepherd […]
Akbash Dog
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Turkey Group: Working dog, Guard dog Height: males, 28-31 in., females 27-29 in. Weight: males, 90-130 lbs., females 75-100 lbs. Life span: 10-11 yrs. Trainability: medium Good with children: with early socialization & supervision Good with other pets: can be dog-aggressive What is the origin of the Akbash? The Akbash […]
Shikoku Inu
History The Shikoku Inu is one Japan‘s native breeds and is intermediate in size between the larger Akita Inu and the small Shiba Inu. The Shikoku Inu originated in the mountain ranges of the Kochi Prefecture on the Island of Shikoku, Japan. This island is very mountainous and not easily accessible. Like the Kai Ken […]
Kai Ken Dog
History The Kai Ken dog is also known as the Tora Inu or Tiger Dog. This medium sized dog originates from Japan where like most of Japan’s dogs, is a national treasure. The Kai Ken dog is considered to be the most ancient, and purest dog of Japan. This breed was developed in the Kai […]
Hokkaido Dog
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Japan Group: Guard Dogs Height: 8-22 in. Weight: 45-65 lbs. Life span: 11-13 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: when raised with them Good with other pets: may be dog-aggressive What is the origin of the Hokkaido Dog? The Hokkaido dog also known as the Ainu-ken, Seta and Shita is […]