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ClumberSpaniel
The Clumber Spaniel, also known as the Clumber Hound, originated in France in the 19th century. This breed has deep amber eyes, a large gentle expression, and a heavy build suited to flushing game in dense cover.
Komondor
The Komondor is a huge Hungarian livestock guardian famous for its white corded, mop-like coat; it is alert, brave and deeply loyal, and is a guardian rather than a herder.
Kerry Blue Terrier
The Kerry Blue Terrier is a versatile Irish terrier with a soft blue-grey coat, known as a loyal and gentle but stubborn companion that needs firm training and careful grooming.
Cairn Terrier
The Cairn Terrier is the smallest working terrier from Britain, a loyal and devoted dog that is a fine family companion but needs regular grooming and warm-weather care.
Japanese Spitzbn
The Japanese Spitz is a small, energetic and alert white fox-like companion dog from Japan that barks at strangers and suits indoor family life.
Japanese Akita
The Japanese Akita is a large, loyal spitz breed from Akita Prefecture, Japan, once used as a fire-watch dog and bear hunter. Calm, brave and devoted to its family, it is famous worldwide through the film 'Hachi' but needs early socialization and regular exercise.
Newfoundland
The Newfoundland is a giant, bear-like, gentle water rescue dog from Canada with a waterproof coat and a natural lifesaving instinct that makes it a devoted family companion.
Cane Corso
The Cane Corso is a powerful Italian mastiff from Sicily, descended from an ancient Roman war dog. Fiercely loyal and brave yet gentle with family, it is an outstanding guard dog that needs firm obedience training from puppyhood.
Canaan Dog
The Canaan Dog is an ancient Middle Eastern breed, curious yet aloof, once used as a guide dog and now valued for herding, guarding, tracking and rescue work.
GiantSchnauze
The Giant Schnauzer, also called the Large Schnauzer, is a German working dog bred in the 15th century from the rough-coated cattle dog and Miniature Schnauzer. Larger than its cousins, it is strong, enduring and loyal, though it needs firm training from puppyhood to curb aggression.