Category DOG BREEDS

Collie (also referred to as Rough Collie or Long haired Collie) is a medium to large-sized dog breed from Scotland originally bred for herding sheep. There is also a smooth-coated variety referred to as Smooth Collie. However, AKC and CKC consider both Rough and Smooth-coated Collies to be variations of the same breed. Currently, Collies are bred as show dogs, companion dogs, therapy dogs, search and rescue as well as guide dogs for the blind.

Yorkie Poo ( also referred to as Yorkie Poodle or Yorkipoo) is a designer dog created by crossing a Yorkshire Terrier(Yorkie) with a Poodle( toy-sized or Miniature). It is a successful therapy dog due to its loving and gentle disposition. Yorkie Poos are vocal breeds that make excellent watchdogs. These pooches may also be independent with a high-prey drive of chasing after small creatures due to the Terrier in them. Always walk a Yorkie Poo on a leash since it is likely to dart off to challenge large-sized dogs oblivious of its size.

A Cavachon is a hybrid dog deliberately created in the 1990s by crossing a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with a Bichon Frise in the United States. They are loving, intelligent, attentive, and extremely loyal dogs that make great pets for novice owners and senior citizens. Cavachons have a silky and medium-length coat that may either be wavy or curly. The coat also sheds at low levels and produces less dander. For this reason, they are considered nearly hypoallergenic dogs like their Bichon Frise Parent.

A Maltipoo is a hybrid or designer dog created by crossing a Maltese with a Miniature or Toy Poodle. Depending on the Poodle Parent, Maltipoos may be toy-sized or small-sized dogs. They are loving dogs that make great pets for novice parents. Maltipoos benefit from hybrid vigour specifically lower susceptibility to diseases and enhanced health. However, they are not recognized by Kennel Clubs such as AKC since they are crossbreeds and not pedigrees.

Irish Wolfhound( also referred to as Irish Greyhound) is a Large-sized dog that hunts by sight and speed( sighthound). It was bred in Ireland to pursue quarry by speed. Irish Wolfounds were also popular as guard dogs specializing in protection against wolves. Of all AKC breeds, Irish wolfhounds are the tallest.

Dogo Argentino is a large muscular dog originally from Argentina bred in 1928 for hunting big games such as puma, wild boar, mountain lions, and feral pigs. It is popular for its short white coat, strength, intelligence, power, great lung capacity, and a muscular build. This makes Dogos Argentinos suitable for other jobs such as police work, service dogs, search and rescue, and guide for the blind. It is also social, friendly, and loyal making a great pet for the right owners.

Bernese Mountain Dog (simply referred to as Bernese or Bernese Mountain) is one of the four Swiss Cattle Dogs from canton of Bern in Switzerland. The other three Swiss Mountain dogs include: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Entlebucher Mountain Dog, and Appenzeller Sennenhund. However, of the four types of Swiss Cattle Dogs, Bernese Mountain Dog is the only breed that has a long coat. It has roots in the Roman Mastiffs.

Great Pyrenees(nicknamed Pyr Dog in the USA) is a Livestock guarding dog from the France side of Pyrenees Mountains( a natural border between France and Spain). In France it is referred to as Pyrenean Mountain Dog or Patou where it is widely used as a livestock guardian against wolves and bears particularly in the French Alps and Pyrenees. In the United States, it is used in North America to protect flocks from predators like black bears, coyotes, grizzly bears, and cougars. They are also used as family pets, therapy dogs, and in rescue work.

Newfoundland Dog ( also known as Newfie or Newfs) is a large-sized working dog bred and used by Newfoundland Fishermen in Canada. It is known for its love of children, calm disposition, intelligence, giant size, and tremendous strength. Due to the partially webbed paws, muscular build, great swimming abilities, and a thick double coat, a Newfoundland excels at water lifesaving or rescue. Although, it is unsuitable as a pet for some households due to its great size as well as its fondness for water and mud. A Newfoundland dog is an ideal companion in the world of therapy and hence often referred to as nanny dogs.

Mastiff also known as English Mastiff or Old English Mastiff is a British dog known for its enormous size, black mask, massive head, and drooling. Despite of the large size, Mastiffs are known for their docile, loving, and gentle nature. This breed is not a good choice for families with feeble senior citizens or young children. Mastiffs may easily knock over an unsteady adult or a child.