History: The Tosa Ken was only developed after Commodore Perry traveled to Japan in 1854, opening trade between Japan
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