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Clumber Spaniel | Dogue de Bordeaux | Great Pyrenees | Lowchen | Petit Bassett Griffon Vendeen |
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| physical traits | - strong - withstand bad weather | - massive - imposing - muscular - | - large - majestic - elegant - imposing | - sturdy - robust - tough | scenthound |
| types | ... | ... | ... | ... | Petit and Grand |
| colors | white with orange or lemon markings | - golden/tawny fawn - mahogany/mahogany(reddish brown) or range of fawn shades | - white or white with gray - badger - wolf gray - pale yellow - reddish brown or shades of tan patches on head - ears - base of tail and some spots on body | any | - white with combination of lemon - orange - black - tri-color - grizzle |
| personality/ temperament | - thrives on activity - affectionate - dignified - loyal - faithful - stoic - quiet - lethargic - calm - reliable - gentle - moody - one man dog - initially aloof with strangers. some may be hostile - aggressive | - gentle - calm - proud - devoted - courageous - attentive - curious - brave - pugnacious - vigilant - affectionate - eager to please - forms close bonds with owners - wary of strangers - some can be aggressive to other dogs | - affectionate - independent - gentle - intelligent - patient - good natured - hardy - tolerant - strong willed - reserved - confident - protective of all family members including other pets - attentive - alert - fearless - | - spunky - cheerful - lively - playful - gentle - spunky - sensitive - affectionate - alert - outgoing - inquisitive - some can be strong-willed - arrogant - some will challenge larger dogs | - bold - vivacious - alert - vocal - extrovert - enthusiastic - independent - happy - willing to please - fight for pack dominance |
| maintenance/ special needs | - brush regularly - exercise - needs companionship - not good watchdog - firm early training - can become destructive when bored - drools - snores | - exercise - little grooming - drools - lots of food - | - weekly grooming - matts easily - needs to be socialized - needs room to patrol - not good off the leash - may bark alot at night - not good for city life - keep indoors at night - requires time and patience to train - may become destr | - brush regularly - will fight for dominance - needs special "lion cut"groom for show - keep from cold. | - exercise - males may be aggressive to other male dogs - protect from heat - suffers back pain |
| nickname | ... | - French Mastiff - Bordeaux Mastiff - bordeaux Bulldog - Bordeaux Dog - 'the Butcher's Dog' | - Pyrenean Mountain Dog - Chien de Montagne des Pyrenees - Le Chien de Montagne des Pyrenees - Le Chien des Pyrenees | - Petit Chien Lion - "little lion dog" | Little Griffon Vendeen Basset |
| origination | France- cross of Basset Hound and now extinct Alpine Spaniel | France | France, possibly cross of Italian Maremma, Slovakian Kuvac, Hungarian Kuvasz, Turkish Karabash | France | France |
| bred for | - hunting - tracking - game retrieving - companionship | - bull and bear baiting - dog fighting - guarding - game hunting/fighting | guarding sheep in all weather on steep slopes | companionship | hunt small game over rough terrain |
| identifying traits | ... | ... | ... | groomed to look like lion | ... |
| height | ... | 23~27 (inch) | 25~32 (inch) | 10~14 (inch) | 13~15 (inch) |
| weight | ... | 80~100 (lbs) | 85~100 (lbs) | 9~18 (lbs) | ... |
| height for male | 18~20 (inch) | ... | ... | ... | ... |
| height for female | 17~19 (inch) | ... | ... | ... | ... |
| ideal for | - companionship - other pets - tracking - city or country life - any climate | - city or country life - family - watchdog - companion - guard dog | - companionship - guarding - cooler climates - watchdog-only if trained- or will accept strangers | - companionship - family - | - cooler weather - outdoors - other pets - city life - companion - gundog |
| good with kids? | yes, but more a one person dog, not very playful | yes, supervise because of size | ... | yes | yes |
| interesting facts | ... | sometimes birth requires Caesarian section as heads are too large | fossilized remains found as far back as 1800-1000 B.C. | ... | ... |
| lifespan | 12~13 (year) | 10~12 (year) | 10~12 (year) | 12~14 (year) | 12 (year) |
| kennel clubs | - akc-(sporting group) - fci-(flushing dog group) - ukc - saku - uk - nzkc - ankc-(gundog group) - ckc | - fci-(Mastiff type Molossoid dog breed) - arba - saku-(working dog group) - ukc-(guarding dog group) - uk - ankc - nzkc-(utility dog group) | - akc - saku-(working dog group) - fci-(mastiff type dog group) - ankc - nzkc-(utility dog group) - uk-(pastoral dog group) | - akc-(nonsporting dog group) - fci-(Bichon and related breeds dog group) - ukc - arba-(companion dog group) - saku - uk - nzkc - ankc-(toy dog group) - ckc | - akc - saku - ankc - uk - nzkc-(hound dog group) - fci-(medium size scenthound dog group) - ukc-(scenthound dog group) |
| hair type | - moderate length - abundant - profuse - straight - flat - weather resistant - silky - close topcoat with dense undercoat | - short - fine - soft | - moderate length - weather resistant - outercoat-coarse - straight - undercoat-woolly - dense - fine - abundant | long and wavy | - rough - long - harsh to touch |
| health concerns | ... | ... | - some may be susceptible to CHD - Patellar luxation - entropion - OCD - chondrodysplasia (dwarfism) - skin problems - osteosrcoma - cataract - panosteitis - gastric torsion - spina muscular atrophy - otitis externa - has low meta | ... | ... |
| weight for male | 70~85 (lbs) | ... | ... | ... | ... |
| weight for female | 55~70 (lbs) | ... | ... | ... | ... |
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