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The Tibetan Mastiff The Tibetan Mastiff
Tibetan Mastiff

Country of Origin: Tibet

History: The Tibetan mastiff is an ancient breed that was used to ruard livestock and property in Tibetan villages, although

The Estrela Mountain Dog The Estrela Mountain Dog
Estrela Mountain Dog

Alternative Names: cao da Serra da Estrela, Portuguese mountain dog

Country of Origin: Portugal

History: The Estrela mountain dog is an ancient breed, reputed to be the oldest breed of the Iberan Peninsula. It was

The Entlebucher The Entlebucher
Entlebucher

Alternative Names: Entlebuch mountain dog, Entlebucher cattle dog, Entlebucher sennenhund

Country of Origin: Switzerland

History: The Entlebucher is the smallest of four Swiss dogs developed from a cross of Roman mastiffs and local Swiss

The Dogue de Bordeaux The Dogue de Bordeaux
Dogue de Bordeaux

Alternative Names: French Mastiff

Country of Origin: France

History: This ancient breed was developed from Roman mastiffs. The dogue de Bordeaux is one of France’s oldest


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The Berger des Pyrenees dog

The Berger des Pyrenees

Alternative Names: berger, labrit, petit berger, pyr, Pyrenean shepherd, pyr shep

Country of Origin: France

History: The berger des Pyrenees was developed as a herding dog in the Pyrenees Mountain valleys in France. It is believed to descend from the dogs kept by nomadic shepherds in the Pyrenees. It is traditionally worked together with the Great Pyrenees flock guardian dog. The berger des Pyrenees was a military dog during WWI. It was first seen in the U.S. in the nineteenth century and is believed to have played a role in the development of the Australian shepherd.

Physical Description: The berger des Pyarenees is a small to medium size lean and muscular dog with a triangular shaped heat and a flat skull. The muzzle is wedge shaped and short. Because of an overlapping top lip, the dog appears to be smiling. It has large eyes, which are brown, blue, or partially blue. The nose is black and the ears are short and cropped straight across, or natural drop. The tail is completely docked, a natural bob, or naturally long and crook shaped. The slightly wavy, harsh coat is semi-long to long. It may be corded or brushed out. The coat may be fawn, gray, merle, brindle, black, or black with slight white markings.

Height: 15 to 19 inches

Weight: 25 to 30 pounds

Temperament: The berger des Pyrenees is a very active dog that is full of nervous energy. It is wary with strangers, alert, and fearless. It may be mischievous. The smooth-faced tends to be less nervous.

Activity Level: High

Best Owner: The berger des Pyrenees requires an active, dog-experienced owner in a rural home.

Special Needs: Grooming, exercise, a job or activity, socialization, training

Possible Health Concerns: Epilepsy, hip dysplasia, luxating patellas, PRA

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