- affectionate
- devoted
- discerning
- protective
- observant
- wary of strangers. some may be shy
- aggressive
- not good with other pets
- requires patience when training
- protect from cold
- cannot live outdoors
- Black-and-Tan Terrier
- 'the Gentleman's Terrier'
Great Britain
hunting vermin and small game
- v-shaped
- hanging ears
...
...
...
...
- companionship
- housedogs
- watch dogs
- city or country living
small fragile dog can be injured by children
...
13~14 (year)
- akc
- ukc
- saku
- ankc
- uk
- nzkc-(terrier dog group)
- fci-(large and medium-sized terrier dog group)
- ckc
- short
- sleek
- dense
- smooth
- glossy
(lbs)
15~16 (inch)
...
...
Mastiff
- large
- massive
- powerful
...
- fawn
- apricot
- silver fawn
- dark fawn/apricot brindle
- dark muzzle
- ears and nose
- sensitive
- good-natured
- dignified
- easy-going
- gentle
- tender
- courageous
- docile
- laid-back. some can be shy
- vicious
- needs space and balanced exercise
- socialize early
- overweight in puppies exacerbates illness
- drools
- may dig
- sheds ~2x a year -brush regularly
- protect from heat
- large appetite
- some are overly protective
- train early as
- English Mastiff
- Old English Mastiff
-
Great Britain, progenitor of many other breeds, possibly from the Molossus and the Alaunt
- fight bears
- bulls
- lions
- tigers and gladiators in Roman Arena; bear and bullbaiting
- guarding
...
27.5~30 (inch)
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...
...
- family
- country
- companionship
- guard dog
- watch dog
- city (with plenty of exercise) or country life
- cooler climate
yes, but supervise because of size
weight recorded at 343 lbs
8~12 (year)
- akc
- saku
- uk-(working dog group)
- fci-(mastiff type dog group)
- ukc-(guarding dog group)
- aukc
- nzkc-(utility dog group)
- ckc
- outer coat moderately coarse
- short and straight; undercoat short
- dense and close lying
...
...
160~200+ (lbs)
120~170 (lbs)
Miniature Bull Terrier
active
...
- black/brindle with white
- tri-color
- red
- fawn and all white or mostly white with colored head markings
- clownish antics
- sense of humor
- cheerful
- gentle
- courageous
- outgoing
- fearless
- hardy
- good-natured
- stable
- wary of strangers
-
- little grooming
- patience required to train
- not good with other pets
- prone to tantrums
- some respond negatively if teased by children
...
Great Britain, from the Bulldog and White English Terrier
- dog fighting
- ratting
...
(inch)
(lbs)
...
...
- companionship
- city or country life
- watchdog
-
yes
...
12~13 (year)
- akc
- ukc
- ankc
- uk
- nzkc-(terrier dog group)
- fci-(bull type terrier dog group)
- ckc
- all shades of red
- grizzle
- wheaten
- and black and tan
- people-oriented
- spirited
- alert
- fearless
- curious
- charming
- loyal
- good-natured
- self confident
- happy
- active
- gregarious
- outgoing
- devoted to home and family
- easy to train
- brush weekly
- exercise
- not good with other pets
- does not like to be left alone
- stubborn when in presence of small animals
'perfect demon'
Great Britain
- hunting vermin
- fox hunting
- ratting
same as Norwich Terrier except ears drop down
9~10 (inch)
...
...
...
- family
- companionship
- watch dog
- sentinel
- city or country life
- any climate
yes, but supervise because of small size
...
14 (year)
- akc
- ukc
- ankc
- uk
- nzkc-(terrier dog group)
- fci-(small sized terrier dog group)
- ckc
- weather resistant
- hard
- wiry
- straight
- close lying
...
...
...
...
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
- powerful
- compact
- well-muscled
...
shades of red and orange with white markings
- sweet
- intelligent
- outgoing
- independent
- endurance
- playful
- observant
- alert
- eager to please
- needs attention
- some may be stubborn
- shy
- groom regularly
- exercise
- sheds
- needs mental and physical entertainment or gets bored
- requires consistent and patient training
- lots of exercise
- little river duck dog
- Yarmouth Toller
- Toller
- Little River Duck Dog
Great Britain then Canada
- lure and retrieve wildfowl for hunters
- water retrieval
...
...
...
18~21 (inch)
17~20 (inch)
- companion
- gundog
- city (with plenty of exercise) or city life
- any climate
- an active lifestyle
yes
...
12~14 (year)
- akc
- arba-(sporting dog group)
- fci-(retriever dog group)
- ukc
- ankc
- uk
- nzkc-(gundog group)