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The breed is found in many countries as far back as the sixteenth century. [3] The little 'lion dog' is seen in many art pieces featuring dogs as far back as the sixteenth century, but it is unclear whether these were all dogs like the Löwchen, or simply small dogs of the Bichon type that were trimmed in a lion cut.
The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a large dog breed originally bred in Southern Africa. [1] The original breed standard was drafted by F.R. Barnes, in Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), in 1922, and approved by the South African Kennel Union in 1927. Its forebears can be traced to the ridged hunting and guardian dogs of the Khoikhoi.
The Dog of Leonberg: The History of a Dog Breed Archived 2012-03-16 at the Wayback Machine. Multilingual (English, German, French, Dutch) trilogy on the history of the Leonberger dog (1846–1948) (Independent Leo Gazette) ISBN 978-90-813426-1-2. White, Angela (12 Feb 1998). The Leonberger: The World of Dogs ((Hardcover). Kingdom Books, Havant ...
According to oral tradition, the Aksaray Malaklisi was used as a war dog by the Assyrians 2500 years ago. [4] Genetic analysis has shown it to be a distinct breed from other Turkish livestock guardian dog breeds, including the Kangal, Akbash and Kars. [3] [6] The "malakli" part of the breed name is said to be due to their pendulous jowls. [2] [3]
Lion dog may also refer to the following dog breeds: Rhodesian Ridgeback, or African Lion Dog, bred for hunting lions; Leonberger, also known as the "Gentle Lion" Löwchen, or Little Lion Dog, a small non-sporting dog; Maltese dog, or Maltese Lion Dog, a breed of companion dog originating in Malta
Pictures she posted show the lion hovering over the dog in the dark of night. "This mountain lion is at least 200 lbs and is still roaming the neighborhood, be on guard and do not walk your pets ...
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The Central Asian Shepherd Dog, also known as the Alabay, Alabai (Turkmen: Alabaý, Kazakh: Төбет) and Turkmen Wolf-Hound (Туркменский волкодав), [2] is a livestock guardian dog breed. Traditionally, the breed was used for guarding sheep and goat herds, as well as to protect and for guard duty.