Dog breeds Group 2 – Section 2 FCI – Molossoid

Molossoid is a term that identifies a family of dog breeds, known above all for their powerful muscles and robust physical structure. Let's see what are the general features of this family, how many kinds of Molossoid exist and what are the characteristics of each of them.

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We will conclude this guide with some tips on how to train dogs Molossoid, that being a family of particularly strong and energetic specimens requires extra care compared to other families of dog breeds.

The FCI (Federation Cynologique Internationale) recognize 337 races and each one is ‘property’ from a specific country, where it had its origin. All of them are included in 10 Groups under one registration number, a section number and a group number.

Standard – classification FCI

  • Group 2: Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs.
  • Section 2: Molossoid.

1 Aidi – Atlas Mountain Dog
Marruecos FCI 247 - Molossoid . Mountain

aidi
Origin: Morocco
Character: Protector
Weight: 25 Kg.
Height: 51 to 63 cm.

The Aidi is highly energetic, protective and extremely vigilant. Despite its resemblance to Sheepdogs, the Aidi is not

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2 Bosnian and Herzegovinian - Croatian Shepherd Dog
Bosnia & Herzegovina CroaciaFCI 355 . Molossoid . Mountain

Bosnian and Herzegovinian - Croatian Shepherd Dog
Origin: Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia
Character: Protector
Weight: 28 to 50 kg
Height: Approx.. 60 cm.

The Bosnian and Herzegovinian - Croatian Shepherd Dog It is a very sensitive and quiet dog.

The Bosnian and Herzegovinian - Croatian Shepherd Dog, also called Tornjak, It

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3 Boxer
Alemania FCI 144 - Molossoid - Dogo

Boxer
Origin: Germany
Character: Loving and loyal
Weight: 25 to 30 kg
Height: 53 to 63 cm.

The Boxer It is docile and boasts an unmatched loyalty with his family of the BOXER

The Boxer It is a breed of working dogs

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4 Broholmer
Dinamarca FCI 315 - Molossoid - Dogo

Broholmer
Origin: Denmark
Character: friendly and guardian
Weight: 40 to 70 kg
Height: 70 to 75 cm.

The Broholmer It was used as a watchdog for large farms and feudal lands.

The Broholmer it's interesting, partly because it's a breed of

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5 Bulldog
Gran Bretaña FCI 149 - Molossoid - Dogo

Bulldog
Origin: England, United Kingdom
Character: Loving and stubborn
Weight: 18 to 25 Kg
Height: 30 to 40 cm.

The Bulldog Currently he is a dog known for having a good humor.

The race Bulldog or English Bulldog, It was initially used for bets

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6 Bullmastiff
Gran Bretaña FCI 157 - Molossoid - Dogo

Bullmastiff
Origin: United Kingdom
Character: Affectionate and protective
Weight: 41 to 59,5 Kg
Height: 61 to 68,5 cm.
Although affectionate and sweet nature, the Bullmastiff he's a great watchdog with a mind of his own.

Characteristics

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7 Cane Corso
Italia FCI 343 - Molossoid - Dogo

Cane Corso
Origin: Italy
Character: Guardian and protector
Weight: 40 to 50 Kg
Height: 60 to 68 cm.

The Cane Corso It is a versatile and balanced dog that can adapt to all.

Characteristics

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8 Castro Laboreiro Dog
Portugal FCI 170 - Molossoid . Mountain

Cão de Castro Laboreiro
Origin: Portugal
Character: Protector and guardian
Weight: 25 to 40 kg
Height: 55 to 64 cm.

The Castro Laboreiro Dog It is an excellent guard dog and companion

The Castro Laboreiro Dog (Cão de Castro Laboreiro) is a race

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9 Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Rusia FCI 328 Molossoid . Mountain

Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Origin: Russia, Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan
Character: Reserved and protective
Weight: 45 to 70 Kg
Height: 64 to 75 cm.
The Caucasian Shepherd Dog It is a healthy animal and stable temperament.

Characteristics

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10 Central Asian Shepherd Dog
Rusia FCI 335 - Molossoid . Mountain

Central Asian Shepherd Dog
Origin: Russia
Character: Protector and guardian
Weight: 37 to 50 kg
Height: 60 to 65 cm.

The Central Asian Shepherd Dog It is a cat with dog skin, sensitive and partner.

The dog Central Asian Shepherd Dog (среднеазиатская овчарка or

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11 Cimarrón uruguayo
Uruguay FCI 353 - Molossoid - Dogo

Cimarrón
Origin: Uruguay
Character: Balanced and brave
Weight: 33 to 55 Kg
Height: 55 to 61 cm.

The Cimarrón uruguayo also called Cimarrón dog or Creole cimarrón is the only breed developed entirely in Uruguayan territory.

The Cimarrón uruguayo is a

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12 Dogo Argentino
Argentina FCI 292 - Molossoid - Dogo

Dogo Argentino
Origin: Argentina
Character: Faithful and balanced
Weight: 45 to 54 Kg
Height: 60 to 66 cm.

He is a fierce guardian and defender. It is not convenient to stimulate their aggressiveness.

Characteristics

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13 Dogo Canario
España FCI 346 - Molossoid . Dogo

Dogo Canario
Origin: Spain
Character: Impetuous and brave
Weight: 40 - 65 kg
Height: 57 - 66 cm.

The aggressiveness of Dogo Canario should not be overly stimulated. It is an optimal guardian and defender without the need for training.

The Dogo Canario

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14 Dogue de Bordeaux
Francia FCI 116 - Molossoid - Dogo

Dogue de Bordeaux
Origin: France
Character: Loving and dominant
Weight: 45 - 60 Kg
Height: 58 - 75 cm.

The Dogue de Bordeaux It is very faithful to its owner and loving with children.

The Dogue de Bordeaux, it's a molossian in size

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15 English mastiff
Inglaterra FCI 264 - Molosoids – Doge

English mastiff
Origin: United Kingdom
Character: Loyal and protective
Weight: 80 to 90 kg
Height: 70 to 90 cm.

The English mastiff He is extremely loyal and faithful to his family.

The English mastiff It is a breed of dog of large size type trotting

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16 Estrela Mountain Dog
Portugal FCI 173 - Molossoid . Mountain

Serra da Estrela Dog
Origin: Portugal
Character: Protective and loyal
Weight: Approx.. 50Kg
Height: 65 to 72 cm.

The Estrela Mountain Dog is a big dog, rough lines and powerful appearance

The mountain dog

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17 Fila Brasileiro
Brazil FCI 225 - Molossoid - Dogo

Fila Brasileiro
Origin: Brazil
Character: Faithful and brave
Weight: 40 and 50 kg.
Height: 65 to 70 cm.

The Fila Brasileiro it is a rare dog in Europe, which implies that it is difficult to find a good puppy.

Characteristics

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18 Great Dane
Alemania FCI 235 - Molossoid - Dogo

Great Dane
Origin: Denmark, France, Germany
Character: Affectionate and protective
Weight: 58 to 80 Kg
Height: 80 to 90 cm.
It is an expensive dog, that he eats in proportion to his size and that when he is young he needs some care

Characteristics

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19 Hovawart
Alemania FCI 190 - Molossoid . Mountain

Hovawart
Origin: Germany
Character: Protector and guardian
Weight: 25 to 45 Kg
Height: 58 - 70 cm..

The term Hovawart derives from medieval German, in which -hova- meant “Court” y -wart-, “guardian”.

The dog as guardian of the house and

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20 Kangal Shepherd Dog
Turquía FCI 331 - Molossoid . Mountain

Kangal Shepherd Dog
Origin: Turkey
Character: Protective and independent
Weight: 40 to 60 kg
Height: 65 to 78 cm.

The Kangal Shepherd Dog is quiet, bold, independent, Intelligent, docile.

El Pastor Kangal It is a large and very strong watchdog that is very

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21 Karst Shepherd
Eslovenia FCI 278 - Molossoid . Mountain

Karst Shepherd
Origin: Slovenia
Character: Brave and vigilant
Weight: 25 - 42 kg
Height: 54 - 63 cm.

The Karst Shepherd a typical guard dog. Acts largely independently, which is also essential for the

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22 Landseer
Alemania Suiza CanadáFCI 226 - Molossoid . Mountain

Landseer
Origin: Germany, Canada, Switzerland
Character: Cheerful and sociable
Weight: 50 to 60 kg
Height: 67 to 80 cm.

The nature of Landseer and Newfoundland is very similar, considering the first one as something more agile.

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23 Leonberger
Alemania FCI 145 - Molossoid . Mountain

Leonberger
Origin: Germany
Character: Nice, obedient and fearless
Weight: 41 - 75 kg
Height: 65 - 80 cm.

Once you get to know Leonberger dogs better, you will be enchanted by them forever.

The Leonberger He is a very big dog and

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24 Majorca Mastiff (Majorcan mastiff dog)
España FCI 249 - Molossoid - Dogo

Majorca Mastiff
Origin: Spain
Character: Reserved
Weight: Approx.. 36 kg.
Height: 56 to 58 cm..
The Majorca Mastiff is a gentle dog, extremely affectionate with their owners, faithful to his master

Characteristics

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25 Neapolitan mastiff
Italia FCI 197 - Molosoids – Doge

Neapolitan mastiff
Origin: Italy
Character: Loyal and guardian
Weight: 50 to 70 Kg
Height: 60 to 72 cm.

Despite his fierce appearance, the Neapolitan mastiff It is a balanced dog and friend of children.

“Neapolitan mastiff”

The Neapolitan mastiff, to the

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26 Newfoundland
Canadá FCI 50 - Molossoid - Mountain

Newfoundland
Origin: Canada
Character: Affable and minder
Weight: 54 - 68 kg
Height: 66 - 71 cm.

The Newfoundland radiates majestic serenity.

The Newfoundland was born on the east coast of Canada. The great island of Newfoundland, which is in front

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27 Pyrenean Mastiff
España FCI 92 - Molossoid . Mountain

Pyrenean Mastiff
Origin: Spain
Character: Affectionate and quiet
Weight: 54 to 70 Kg
Height: 72 to 81 cm.

The Pyrenean Mastiff he is very tolerant and sweet with children, Watch them as if they were his flock.

The Pyrenean Mastiff It

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28 Pyrenean Mountain Dog
Francia España FCI 137 - Molossoid . Mountain

Pyrenean Mountain Dog
Origin: Spain, France
Character: Brave and loyal
Weight: 40 - 60 Kg
Height: 65 - 80 cm.

The Pyrenean Mountain Dog is a guardian and protector with territorial claims.

The Pyrenean Mountain Dog is a

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29 Rafeiro of Alentejo
Portugal FCI 96 - Molossoid . Mountain

Rafeiro of Alentejo
Origin: Portugal
Character: Guardian
Weight: 35 - 60 Kg
Height: 64 - 74 cm.

The Rafeiro of Alentejo It is an excellent watchdog in the haciendas and houses of the Alentejo.

The Rafeiro of Alentejo (Mastiff

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30 Rottweiler
Alemania FCI 147 - Molosoids – Doge

Rottweiler
Origin: Germany
Character: Very intelligent and loving
Weight: 40 to 50 Kg
Height: 60 to 68 cm.

The Rottweiler is a quiet dog, docile and faithful family.

The Rottweiler is one of the breeds of German origin that

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31 Saint Miguel Cattle Dog
Portugal FCI 340 - Molossoid - Dogo

Saint Miguel Cattle Dog
Origin: Portugal
Character: Temperamental and guardian
Weight: 25-35 kg
Height: 50 to 60 cm.
The dog's Saint Miguel Cattle Dog It is a breed of dog Portugal, specifically the Azores Islands.

With the settlement of

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32 Shar Pei
China FCI 309 - Molossoid - Dogo

Shar Pei
Origin: China
Character: Independent and guardian
Weight: 18 to 29 Kg
Height: 48 to 58 cm.

The Shar Pei he is affectionate with his owner; he is quite reserved with strangers.

Dogs like breed Shar Pei have existed in

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33 Spanish Mastiff
España FCI 91 - Molossoid . Mountain

Spanish Mastiff
Origin: Spain
Character: Calm and affectionate
Weight: until 95 Kg
Height: 75 to 80 Cm

The Spanish Mastiff, He is regarded as the oldest Spanish race.

The Spanish Mastiff (also called Leonese Mastiff) is a breed of dog type

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34 St. Bernard
Suiza FCI 61 - Molossoid . Mountain

St. Bernard
Origin: Switzerland
Character: Quiet and protective
Weight: Variable
Height: 65 to 80 cm.

The St. Bernard It is very affectionate and has an innate sense of relief especially in the snow.

The St. Bernard is a race

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35 Tibetan Mastiff (Do-Khy)
Tíbet FCI 230 - Molossoid . Mountain

Tibetan Mastiff
Origin: Nepal
Character: Reserved and protective
Weight: Variable
Height: 61 to 66 cm.



The Tibetan Mastiff It is not a dog to live with children.

Characteristics

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36 Tosa
Japón FCI 260 - Molossoid - Dogo

Tosa
Origin: Japan
Character: Independent and reserved
Weight: 36 and 54 kg
Height: 62 to 82 cm.

The Tosa is quiet, serene, dignified and extraordinarily peaceful.

The Tosa It is a breed of dog originating in Japan. Molosser appearance

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37 Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog Sharplanina
Yugoslavia FCI 41 - Molossoid . Mountain

Sharplaninac
Origin: North Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro
Character: Protector and guardian
Weight: 55 - 70 kg
Height: 54 - 62 cm.

The Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog Sharplanina is a brave dog, quiet, safe and reserved with strangers.

As it is the case with many breeds,

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