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Italian mastiff
Italia FCI 343 - Molossoid - Dogo

The Italian mastiff It is a versatile and balanced dog that can adapt to all.

Mastín Italiano

Something small and elegant that the Neapolitan mastiff, the Italian mastiff (or Cane Corso) It was used in the past not only as a Cattle Dog but also in wild boar hunting., and as dog escort on long journeys of traders and, even, as a grip of Bull Dog.

Otros nombres: Cane Corso / Italianischer Corso-Hund / Italian Corso Dog / Italian Mastiff

Crupo 2 / Section 2 – molosoids and mountain dogs.

Dogs breeds: Italian mastiff

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Stichelhaar
Alemania FCI 232 . Braque Type

Stichelhaar

The Stichelhaar is a versatile hunting dog, that originated in Frankfurt, Germany. It is a cross between dog type German Shepherd wire-haired and other races of that style, but more detailed information about its origins is unknown.. The only thing that can be confirmed is that this breed was developed at the beginning of 1900.

The Stichelhaar is a medium-sized dog, with a weight around 20 Kg. And a height of 60 to 66 cm to the cross. The eyes are oval and Brown in colour and their ears glued to the head.

The coat can be of various colours, as Brown, blend of white and Brown, or a range within the chestnut brown range. The mantle is relatively short and Bristly.

This breed has not become popular because of his tendency to bite.

The Stichelhaar are dogs with a difficult character, they are very dominant. They tend to be very aggressive to strangers, and it will accept only a single master.

It is an ideal to live outdoor dog breed.

Dogs breeds: Stichelhaar


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Japanese Mastiff
Japón FCI 260 - Molossoid - Dogo

The Japanese Mastiff is quiet, serene, dignified and extraordinarily peaceful.

Mastín Japonés

The Japanese Mastiff (Tosa) It is a breed of dog originating in Japan. Molosser imposing aspect, It is one of the favorite breeds for the lovers of dogs large size around the world. The breed emerged in the mid-19th century, When crossing various European breeds of large size (Great Dane, Mastiff, St. Bernard, Bulldog, German Shorthaired) with the native Shikoku Inu.

In Spain it is listed as a potentially dangerous breed of dog by Royal Decree, by which to his possession must obtain the licence for possession of dangerous dogs and register it in the corresponding Municipal registry of potentially dangerous animals. One of the things that are required for this license is insurance of civil liability to third parties.

Otros nombres: 土佐 / Tosa Inu / Tosa Ken / Tosa Tōken / Japanese Fighting Dog / Japanese Mastiff / Tosa Fighting Dog

Crupo 2 / Section 2 – molosoids and mountain dogs.

Dogs breeds: Japanese Mastiff

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Tuareg Sloughi
Mali FCI 307 . Short-haired Sighthounds

Galgo Africano

The Tuareg Sloughi (Azawakh), is a breed of dog lebrel, native to africa.

It is also known by other names: Hanshee, Oska, Rawondu, Bareeru, Wulo, Tuareg Sloughi.

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Kavkazskaïa Ovtcharka
Rusia FCI 328 Molossoid . Mountain

The Kavkazskaïa Ovtcharka It is a strong dog, quiet, balanced but extremely reactive.

The Kavkazskaïa Ovtcharka (Caucasian Shepherd Dog) It is a very popular breed of dog in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russia, and other countries where herders need a lot of protection for their herds and properties.

A dog Kavkazskaïa Ovtcharka well bred should be a healthy animal, for strong bones, muscular build and stable temperament.

The very calm and very aggressive temperaments, they are considered to be serious flaws in a dog of this breed.

Otros nombres: Kavkazskaïa Ovtcharka / Circassian sheep dog / Caucasian Ovcharka / Armenian Khobun / Georgia Nagazi / Sage Ghafghazi / Kars Çoban Köpeği / კავკასიური ნაგაზი / Kavkasiuri nagazi / Caucasian Ovcharka / Caucasian Mountain Dog / Kars Çoban Köpeği / Kavkazty Uasahichala / Circassian Sheep dog / Адыгэ Мэлыхъуахь (Adyghe melekhuah).

Group 2 / Section 2 – Molosoides and mountain dogs.

Dogs breeds: Kavkazskaïa Ovtcharka

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Cordoba Fighting Dog
Argentina Extinct

The Cordoba Fighting Dog was combative, tremendous control value and resistance.

Perro de Pelea Cordobés

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History

The Cordoba Fighting Dog (Cordobese Dog) is an extinct breed of dog, Argentine-born.

The Cordoba Fighting Dog it was a cross of Mastiff, Bull Terrier, Boxer, and the Old English Bulldog.

The old Cordoba Fighting Dog (PPC) originated in Córdoba (Argentina) in the last century. It was a special animal for combat, tremendous control value and resistance; they died fighting, they never shied away from the encounter. But they lacked smell and speed, In addition, their ferocity towards their peers made them useless for hunting..

This, added to the number of specimens that died in dog fights, led to its extinction. The Cordoba Fighting Dog was able to hunt in small groups of males and females, otherwise they would turn against their hunting companions.

The race was so aggressive towards other dogs, that males and females would rather fight each other than mate.

But this primitive race had in itself two essential qualities. An excellent ancestral heritage and great functional gymnastics, Since the rough fighting to which they were subjected from generation to generation, they were increasing more and more their original bravery.

This dog, It was almost always white and some with spots barcinas, were given in various streams of blood, to avoid inbreeding, the contribution of the different races that would result in the Dogo Argentino.

Physical characteristics

The official canine club of Argentina describes the Cordoba Fighting Dog like a "very strong and muscular dog", with powerful jaws and large teeth». It had short white fur., sometimes with markings around the eyes, and could reach 70 height cm.

  • Otros nombres: Córdoba Fighting Dog / Cordobese Dog / PPC.

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Whiptail
Irlanda FCI 124 . Water Dogs

Irish Water Spaniel

The Whiptail (Irish Water Spaniel) It is a water dog and one of the oldest breeds of Spaniel dog. in addition, is one of the rarest, being known, times, as the "clown" of the Spaniel.

Although all the theories of origin of the race point to Ireland, the origin of the breed remains unknown. It is possible that more than one of the oldest breeds of Spaniel are involved in its origin, but it is something that is not known for sure.

There is no knowledge of the ancestors of the Irish Water Spaniel, as the father of the breed, Justin McCarthy from Dublin, left no records of this.

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Berger de Brie
Francia FCI 113 - Sheepdogs

The Berger de Brie It is an excellent race to raise with children of all ages.

Briard

The Berger de Brie or Briard is a breed dog, one of the many existing breeds of dogs pastors. Its origin is French. The history of the Briard has already some centuries… Charlemagne, Napoleon, Thomas Jefferson and Lafayette, they all had a dog of this breed.

Some theories say that, the Briard is descended from Asian dogs brought to the region by the barbaric invasions that attacked Europe during the middle ages.

This former guardian of sheep and shepherd has also been used, as well, by the French Navy as Sentinel, messenger and in search of wounded soldiers because of his fine sense of hearing. They were used in the first world war in an indiscriminate way to bring them to extinction. This breed is still used as guardian and Shepherd of herds, as well as as a pet.

They became popular just after the «Paris Dog Show" from 1863, in large part due to an improvement in the appearance of animal achieved by crossing with the Beauceron and the Barbet.

It is believed that they take their name from the French province of Brie, Although the animal not probably comes from this town. Currently, the population of shepherds of Brie is slowly recovering. It is believed that this breed is related to the Berger Picard.

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