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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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Tazi
Afghanistan Great Britain FCI 228 . Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds.

The Tazi (also known as Lebrel Afgano, Afghan Hound, Balkh Hound, Baluchi Hound, Barutzy Hound, Shalgar Hound, Kabul Hound, or Galanday Hound) It is a dog from Afghanistan.

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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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German Mastiff
Alemania FCI 235 - Molossoid - Dogo

Dogo Alemán

The German Mastiff, Great Dane or German Boarhound It is a breed of dog known for its large size and delicate personality, considered to be the "Apollo among all races" by the International Cynological Federation.

The great Dane, even being a giant race, should not be clumsy in his walk and movements. Your character should be friendly and never shy. Males should be stronger than the females Constitution.

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German Mastiff

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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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Dogo cubano
Cuba Extinct

The Dogo cubano It was very notable and renowned for their ferocity. Extinct race.

Mastín Cubano

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History

The Dogo cubano or Cuban dogge, It is a breed of dog of Cuba that has been terminated. It was very similar to the Bullmastiff. This breed of dog was used for dog fighting.

This breed of dog was introduced in Cuba to capture fugitive slaves (Maroons). After the abolition of slavery it became too expensive an animal to feed and it was so that, the race ceased to exist with the time.

Physical characteristics

They were among a Bulldog and Mastiff as far as size is concerned. Snout is short, bandwidth and abruptly truncated.

The head was broad and flat, and lips, pendants. The ears of medium-sized, and hanging also. Rather short tail, cylindrical, round upwards tipped forward.

They were described as a "rusty-colored wolf" with the face, the lips and black legs. The Cuban Mastiff is the largest breed of mastiff with an average weight of 136.5 Kg.

The Cuban Mastiff was very notable and recognized for his ferocity in the fight and for the skill in the persecution of slaves..

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Slovak Hound
Eslovaquia FCI 244 - Medium-sized Hounds

Kopov Eslovaco

The Slovak Hound (Slovenský Kopov or Slovakian Hound) It is a breed of dog of size medium hound type. Originally from Slovakia, was bred for boar hunting, not as a pet or exhibit it in dog shows (Showdog).

The club of the breed was created in Bratislava in 1988.

It appears listed by the FCI under breed number 244, group 6, Scent hounds, and related breeds, section 1.2 Medium-sized Hounds.

Promoted in the United States as a rare breed for those looking for a unique hunting dog.

Name "Black Forest Hound"apparently it was created in the US for marketing reasons, It has nothing to do with the Black Forest.

The Slovak Hound it is a typical hunting dog in appearance, with a muscular body, long legs, long tail, the ears are long and loose. The short coat is always black, with reddish markings (black and tan). Dogs must weigh around 16 kg and must be measured, approximately, 46 cm to the cross, females are slightly smaller. This is the ideal size is described in the breed standard.

The Slovak Kopov is more full-bodied than the American breed Black and Tan Coonhound, but it is lighter than other similar dogs from Poland, such as the Ogar Polski or Polish Hound which is the largest hound in the country. The eyes are always dark, deep, and they have a look of bravery and courage.

Although it is an independent dog, is intelligent, and is easy to train. It also, It is blessed with a great sense of direction.

The Slovak Hound It is a well-known hunting dog since ancient times., the breed was recognized for the first time in the year 1870. The races of Austrian Black and Tan Hound, Polish Hound and Hungarian hound (Transylvanian Scent Hound) is thought to they have formed part of their ancestors. The etymology of the name seems to allude to the color of the dog.

The Slovak Hound was developed and used as a hunting dog, There is an animal that sole have as a pet or is usually present to dog competitions (Showdog). It has been bred for hunting, especially wild boars, hence its fierceness. Although it is very common in its area of ​​origin, rarely seen in other countries. The Slovak Hound is similar to other Eastern European hounds in appearance and hunting style. It is very faithful to his master, He is an outdoor dog...

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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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