A dog of a sturdy breed with a large head and smooth hair. This gentle dogs are very patient and get along with other dogs and with cats. Once bred for fighting and baiting bulls, this friendly and affectionate dog makes a great pet.

Other Names	-	English Bull dog.
Native	-	Great Britain.
Height	-	12-16 inches.
Weight	-	22- 25 kg.
Colour	-	Almost all colours and mixtures except black and the most common are brindle, white, fawn and red brindle.
Coat	-	Short, smooth, dense and close.
Temperament	-	Vigorous, courageous, hardy, equable, and dignified. Despite his frightening appearance, he is an affectionate, calm, quiet dog of excellent character.
Life Span	-	8-12 years.

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Boston Terrier

Determined, strong and sturdy, yet affectionate and loving, the Boston Terrier is one of the most popular dogs.

Other Names	-	Boston Bull Terrie.
Native	-	United States.
Height	-	10 - 16 inches.
Weight	-	4.5-11.3kg.
Colour	-	Brindle with white markings, black with white markings.
Coat	-	Short and smooth.
Temperament	-	Lively, intelligent.
Life Span	-	10 - 12 years.

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Chow Chow

A dog of a Chinese breed with long hair and bluish- black tongue. The Chow Chow is an independent, loyal and dog breed who makes an excellent guard dog.

Other Names	-	Chou.
Native	-	China.
Height	-	18 - 22 inches.
Weight	-	20-32kg.
Colour	-	Black, red, blue, fawn and cream.
Coat	-	Rough, abundant, dense.
Temperament	-	Alert, independent, strong-willed.
Life Span	-	12 - 15 years.

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Dalmation

A dog of a largeof a large white short haired breed with dark spots. Name from Dalmatia, a region in Croatia. He has a great stamina and rarely barks and is somewhat distant toward strangers, making him a good watchdog.

Native	-	Former Yugoslavia.
Height	-	22 - 24 inches.
Weight	-	24-25kg.
Colour	-	Pure white with black or liver brown spots.
Coat	-	Short, fine, dense and close.
Temperament	-	Alert, energetic, athletic.
Life Span	-	11-13 years.

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Lhasa Apso

An excellent watchdog with long and heavy coat. He doesn't trust strangers and has a keen sense of hearing and a sharp voice.

Native	-	Tibet.
Height	-	10 - 11 inches.
Weight	-	5.9-6.8kg.
Colour	-	Solid golden, sandy, honey, dark grizzle, slate or smoke; black parti-color, white or brown.
Coat	-	Top coat long, heavy, straight and hard. Moderate undercoat.
Temperament	-	Gentle and Loyal.
Life Span	-	14 years.

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Finnish Spitz

His distrust of strangers makes him an excellent guard dog.

Other Names	-	Suomenpystykorva, Finsk Spets, Loulou Finnois.
Native	-	Finland.
Height	-	10-11 inches.
Weight	-	14-16kg.
Colour	-	Reddish-brown, red gold on back, preferably bright; lighter shades permissible on the underside.
Coat	-	Short and close on head and front of legs, longer on body and back of legs, semi-erect and stiff on neck and back.
Temperament	-	Lively, vocal.
Life Span	-	12-14 years.

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French Bulldog

Active, bold, strong-willed, and tough, the French Bulldog is a good watchdog.

Other Names	-	Bouledogue Francais.
Native	-	France.
Height	-	12 inches.
Weight	-	10-13kg.
Colour	-	Short, smooth, close and finely textured.
Coat	-	Brindle, pied or fawn.
Temperament	-	Affectionate, playful, courageous.
Life Span	-	10 - 14 years.

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Schiperke

Loyal and gentle with his owners and with children, he is reserved with strangers. He is highly trainable.

Other Names	-	Schip.
Native	-	Belgium.
Height	-	10 - 13 inches.
Weight	-	3-8kg.
Colour	-	Black, but the undercoat can be slightly lighter. Outside the USA other solid colors are permissible.
Coat	-	Abundant and dense, with longer hair on the neck, shoulders, chest and back of rear legs.
Temperament	-	Alert, loyal.
Life Span	-	15years.