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Bullmastiff
The Bullmastiff is a powerful guard dog developed in 19th-century Britain from 60% Mastiff and 40% Bulldog, bred to track and hold poachers without biting. Strong, brave and devoted, it makes a loyal companion but needs firm training from puppyhood due to its stubborn, protective nature.
Neapolitan Mastiff
The Neapolitan Mastiff is an ancient, massive Italian breed known for its heavy wrinkles, drooping dewlap, and slobbering. Despite its daunting look, it is gentle, loyal, and devoted to family, needing early training and plenty of space.
Mexican Hairless
The Mexican Hairless Dog, originating in 16th-century Mexico, is a small companion breed resembling the Chinese Crested. Hairless with spotted pink skin, it is gentle, friendly, and unique, though its bare skin needs special protection.
Scottish Terrier
The Scottish Terrier is one of Britain's oldest terrier breeds, a small, compact and dignified dog standing about 10 inches at the shoulder. Alert, courageous and self-assured, it is affectionate with people yet can be feisty toward other dogs.
Miniature Bull Terrier
The Miniature Bull Terrier, developed in 19th-century England, is the smallest of the Bull Terrier varieties. Despite its history as a fighting dog, it is sweet, devoted, and playful, though it needs firm training and supervision around other dogs.
staffordshire bull terrier
The American Staffordshire Terrier is a medium-sized, muscular terrier developed in England from Bulldogs and English terriers and later refined in the United States, where it was officially named in 1972. Loyal, lively and courageous, it makes a devoted family companion yet retains a strong fighting spirit.
King Charles Spaniel
The King Charles Spaniel is a small, gentle toy breed beloved by British royalty, especially King Charles I and II. Friendly, easygoing and non-aggressive, it is an ideal companion for children and the elderly, needing only light grooming and plenty of affection.
Borzoi
The Borzoi, also known as the Russian Wolfhound, dates back to the 14th century and is a sight hound of the shorthaired type. Its name comes from Russian; before the Russian Revolution, tsars and nobles used it to hunt wolves, hence its name. It is a gentlemanly and quiet breed.
West Highland White Terrier
The West Highland White Terrier, or "Westie," originated in the 19th century in the western Highlands of Scotland. A pure-white terrier with a fox-like appearance, it was originally bred to hunt otters, foxes, and rats.
Foxhound
The American Foxhound is a U.S. hunting breed refined by George Washington in the 1770s. Energetic, gentle and cheerful but strong-willed and destructive, it suits active homes rather than apartments, and needs strict training and careful vaccination.