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The Beauceron is known in France as a guard dog, a helper around the farm (herding sheep or cattle), and/or a ring sport dog (primarily protection training). This athletic, healthy and long-lived breed has been bred to be intelligent, calm, gentle, and fearless. [5] Adults are typically suspicious of strangers and are excellent natural guard dogs.
Dog (domestic dog) The Akita (秋田, Akita, Japanese pronunciation: [akʲita]) is a Japanese dog breed of large size. Originating from the mountains of northern Japan, the Akita has a short double coat similar to that of many other northern spitz breeds. Historically, they were used by matagi for guarding and the hunting of bears.
The Tatra Shepherd Dog (Polish: Polski Owczarek Podhalański) is a Polish breed of large flock guardian dog originating in the Tatra Mountains of the Podhale region of southern Poland. [1]: 78 [3]: 148 It was fully recognised by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale in 1963. [4] It is one of five dog breeds originating in Poland, the ...
With adults measuring between 22-26 inches, German Shepherds one of the most popular larger dog breeds, and are also one of the most common police dog breeds. Height: 22-26 inches Weight : 50-90 ...
Guard dog. A raggedly dressed man being bitten by a house guard dog. Etching by Thomas Lord Busby, ca. 1826. A guard dog or watchdog (not to be confused with an attack dog) is a dog used to watch for and guard people or property against unwanted or unexpected human or animal intruders. [1][2]
The breed has a natural guardian instinct and an inherent ability to guard livestock. [17] An athletic dog, the Komondor is fast and powerful and will leap at a predator to drive it off or knock it down. It can be used successfully to guard sheep against wolves or bears. It is a big, strong dog breed, armored with a thick coat.
There are over 300 breeds of dogs in the world, but many are probably unrecognizable to the average dog owner. This list of the 15 rare and lesser-known dog breeds will help you pick a best friend ...
The Jindo dog (Korean: 진돗개; RR: Jindo-gae) is an indigenous dog [1][2] native to the island of Jindo in South Korea. It is also known as Jindo-gyeon (진도견; Jindo-gyeon) and formerly known as the Chindo dog. It is one of South Korea's Natural Treasures. It has a reputation for being loyal and good at tracking things. [3]