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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 Perdiguero Navarro

Perdiguero Navarro

Alternative Names: old Spanish pointer, Navarro pointer, pachon de Victoria

Country of Origin: Spain

History: The perdiguero Navarro is believed to have been developed as early as the twelfth century. It may be the ancestor of the other pointers. Although the breed has come close to extinction several times over the centuries, it was kept alive in rural Spain. Originally used to hunt elk, it is now used as a partridge dog, capable of hunting, pointing, and retrieving birds.

Physical Description: This is a medium to large size dog. It has a large head; long rounded drop ears; pendant flews; and large, chestnut brown eyes. The split nose is a distinctive characteristic. The tail is long and curved and the dense coat may be short or long and smooth. It is liver and white or orange and white, with or without ticking.

Height: 20 to 24 inches

Weight: 55 to 66 pounds

Temperament: The perdiguero Navarro is an active and enthusiastic dog that loves to work and has great endurance.

Activity Level: High

Best Owner: It does best with an active individual or family in a rural or suburban home.

Special Needs: Exercise

Possible Health Concerns: None

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