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The Broholmer, also called the Danish Mastiff, is a large mastiff breed of dog from Denmark, recognized by the Danish Kennel Club and the Fédération Cynologique Internationale. It has been employed as a guard dog in the homes of the wealthy. The breed's numbers dwindled severely during World War II, but the dog made a successful return in the ...
[citation needed] In Olaf Tryggvasson's Saga "Heimskringla", there is a mention of his dog, and it seems to have been a very large herding dog. There is a preserved large brown skin of a Dalbo dog in Hindås, Sweden. The skin clearly shows livestock guardian-type characteristics. There are some photos and paintings that might show the breed.
Sinbad (c. 1936 – 30 December 1951) was a mixed-breed dog that was one of two animals to be classified as non-commissioned officers by an arm of the United States military, rather than property, prior to the enactment of regulations to prohibit such (the other being Sergeant Stubby USA, WWI) after being enlisted by the creative crew of USCGC Campbell.
They have natural protective qualities that will make them great guard dogs. They are also a high energy dog breed so will enjoy having the time to assist in herding or running around the farm. 2.
In Ireland, they were commonly referred to as the "Poor Man's Wolfhound." The Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier received the nickname "Poor Man’s Wolfhound" because people in Ireland were prohibited from owning hunting dogs such as Irish Wolfhounds or Beagles. So, folks bred the Wheaten Terrier as a versatile farm and guard dog instead. [7]
Image credits: woofie.tv Around 65.1 million U.S. households own at least one dog. And we aren’t really surprised. They’re cute, they’re loyal, they’re funny and they’re affectionate ...
A barking dog can often scare off thieves more often than a pricey alarm, but which breeds do the job? It may surprise you that even a smaller (but alert) dog can do the trick.
The Fila Brasileiro (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈfilɐ bɾaziˈlejɾu]) is a Brazilian breed of large working dog of mastiff type. [1]It is used as a guard dog, for cattle herding and for big-game hunting; it may also be kept as a companion dog or pet. [1]