1. Great Pyrenees
The Pyrenean Mountain Dog is a breed of livestock guardian dog from France, where it is commonly called the Patou. The breed comes from the French side of the Pyrenees Mountains that separate France and Spain.
Type:
Working DogsOrigin:
Pyrenees MountainsWeight:
About 85.0 to 160.0 (pounds)Length:
About 25.0 to 32.0 (inches)Life Span:
About 10.0 to 12.0 (years)Fur Color:
White, Tan, Gray, Reddish BrownFriendly:
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2. Leonberger
The Leonberger is a dog breed, whose name derives from the city of Leonberg in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
Type:
Working DogsOrigin:
GermanyWeight:
About 120.0 to 170.0 (pounds)Length:
About 25.0 to 31.0 (inches)Life Span:
About 10.0 to 12.0 (years)Fur Color:
Lion-yellow, Golden to Reddish-brownFriendly:
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3. Pyrenean Mastiff
The Pyrenean Mastiff or Mastín del Pirineo is a Spanish breed of large livestock guardian dog from the autonomous community of Aragón in north-eastern Spain. It was traditionally used to protect flocks during the annual transhumance to high summer pasture in the Pyrenees.
Type:
Working DogsOrigin:
SpainWeight:
About 130.0 to 200.0 (pounds)Length:
About 24.0 to 31.0 (inches)Life Span:
About 10.0 to 13.0 (years)Fur Color:
White and Beige, White and Black, White and Brown, White and SilverFriendly:
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4. Tibetan Mastiff
The Tibetan Mastiff is a large size Tibetan dog breed. Its double coat is medium to long, subject to climate, and found in a wide variety of colors, including solid black, black and tan, various shades of red and bluish-gray, and sometimes with white markings around neck, chest and legs.
Type:
Working DogsOrigin:
TibetWeight:
About 75.0 to 160.0 (pounds)Length:
About 24.0 to 26.4 (inches)Life Span:
About 10.0 to 14.0 (years)Fur Color:
Black, Brown, Gold, and Blue, with or without Tan markingsFriendly:
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5. Broholmer
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.
Type:
Companion DogsOrigin:
DenmarkWeight:
About 90.0 to 150.0 (pounds)Length:
About 22.0 to 30.0 (inches)Life Span:
About 8.0 to 12.0 (years)Fur Color:
brown or tanFriendly:
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6. Azawakh
The Azawakh is a breed of dog from West Africa. With ancient origins, it is raised throughout the Sahelian zone of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso.
Type:
Hound DogsOrigin:
Sahel Region Of The Sahara DesertWeight:
About 33.0 to 55.0 (pounds)Length:
About 23.0 to 27.0 (inches)Life Span:
About 12.0 to 15.0 (years)Fur Color:
clear sand to dark red, white, black, blue, gray, brindle, grizzle, parti-color and all shades of brown, including chocolateFriendly:
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7. Newfoundland
The Newfoundland is a large working dog. They can be black, brown, grey, or white. However, in the Dominion of Newfoundland, before it became part of the confederation of Canada, only black and Landseer coloured dogs were considered to be proper members of the breed.
Type:
Working DogsOrigin:
CanadaWeight:
About 100.0 to 150.0 (pounds)Length:
About 25.2 to 30.0 (inches)Life Span:
About 8.0 to 10.0 (years)Fur Color:
Black, Brown, Gray, or LandseerFriendly:
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8. Tornjak
The Tornjak, is a breed of livestock guardian dog native to Bosnia and Herzegovina. The name comes from the local word for a sheep pen, "tor". The foundation stock is made up from genetically homogeneous landrace shepherding dogs dispersed in the mountains and valleys of the region.
Type:
Working DogsOrigin:
Bosnia And CroatiaWeight:
About 60.0 to 110.0 (pounds)Length:
About 23.0 to 28.0 (inches)Life Span:
About 12.0 to 14.0 (years)Fur Color:
Mix of Brown, Black, White, and RedFriendly:
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9. German Longhaired Pointer
The German Longhaired Pointer is a breed of dog. Developed in Germany, it is used as a multipurpose gundog. It is closely related to its cousins, the German Shorthaired Pointer, the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Large Münsterländer, which was previously part of the breed.
Type:
Sporting DogsOrigin:
GermanyWeight:
About 60.0 to 71.0 (pounds)Length:
About 23.0 to 28.0 (inches)Life Span:
About 11.0 to 14.0 (years)Fur Color:
Brown, WhiteFriendly:
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10. Pointer
The Pointer, sometimes called the English Pointer, is a medium-sized breed of pointing dog developed in England.
Type:
Sporting DogsOrigin:
EnglandWeight:
About 45.0 to 75.0 (pounds)Length:
About 13.32 to 28.8 (inches)Life Span:
About 12.0 to 15.0 (years)Fur Color:
Liver (dark brown), Black, Orange, or LemonFriendly:
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