Pedigree Breeds

The King of the Terriers – a name he earns as the largest of the Terrier breeds, originated in Yorkshire, when a group of breed enthusiasts met to 'show' their terriers at Airedale Show – in the area around Ilkley. The breed was often known as the Waterside Terrier because of their working of the riverbanks to keep down vermin.

Source: The Kennel Club

Added November 17, 20177 yr

Last Updated February 25, 20223 yr

Large, rugged and powerful, the Anatolian Shepherd Dog is a working guard dog, possessing a superior ability to protect livestock. While not a "glamour" breed, the Anatolian's loyalty, independence and hardiness is cherished by breeders and owners.

Source: AKC

Added August 15, 20177 yr

Last Updated October 25, 2024Oct 25

The Karelian Bear Dog is an old breed from the forested areas of Karelia. It is a traditional big-game hunting dog that is nowadays used by hunters to corner elk and bears.

The Karelian Bear Dog is a mid-sized, sturdily built, but not heavy, dog that is powerful and only a little longer than it is tall. It has a thick coat, which is black and white with clearly-defined markings. Its coat may, at times, have a slight shade of brown. Its eyes are relatively small, somewhat oval and dark-brown in colour. Its expression is alert and sharp. The ears are erect, mid-sized and only a little rounded at the tip.

From: Kennelliito (The Finnish Kennel Club, IPFD Founding Partner) Native Breeds

Added December 31, 20159 yr

Last Updated March 4, 20223 yr

The Leonberger is a giant dog breed. The breed's name derives from the city of Leonberg in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. According to legend, the Leonberger was ostensibly bred as a 'symbolic dog' that would mimic the lion in the town crest.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonberger

Added December 31, 20159 yr

Last Updated January 30, 20223 yr

Large, powerful, stocky rather than slim. An enlarged, powerful image of the Schnauzer. An imperturbable dog, prepared for defense, whose appearance fills with respect. Typical characteristics of this dog are his good natured, even temperament and his incorruptible loyalty towards his master. He has highly developed sense organs, intelligence, trainability, strength, endurance, speed, resistance to weather and diseases. His inborn ability to bear strain and his self assurance make him best suited for being a companion, sporting, utility and working dog.

Source: http://www.fci.be/en/nomenclature/GIANT-SCHNAUZER-181.html

Added June 29, 20159 yr

Last Updated October 2, 20222 yr

The Toller is a medium-sized, powerful, compact, balanced, well-muscled dog; medium to heavy in bone, with a high degree of agility, alertness and determination. The Toller is highly intelligent, easy to train and has great endurance. A strong and able swimmer, he is a natural and tenacious retriever on land and from water setting himself for springy action the moment the slightest indication is given that retrieving is required.

Source: http://www.fci.be/en/nomenclature/NOVA-SCOTIA-DUCK-TOLLING-RETRIEVER-312.html

Added August 27, 20159 yr

Last Updated June 26, 20231 yr

The Bull Terrier is a breed of dog in the terrier family. There is also a miniature version of this breed which is officially known as the Miniature Bull Terrier.

Source: Wikipedia

Added June 29, 20159 yr

Last Updated December 28, 20177 yr

A British breed evolved from the Old English Mastiff and the Bulldog. Primarily used as a guard dog and, in olden times, to help the gamekeeper in the apprehension of poachers.

Source: The Kennel Club

Added December 2, 201410 yr

Last Updated December 28, 20177 yr

The Briard is an ancient breed of large herding dog, originally from France.

Source: Wikipedia

Added June 17, 20159 yr

Last Updated December 28, 20177 yr