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Pictures of Dogs Estrela Mountain Dog Pictures and Estrela Mountain Dog Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Estrela Mountain Dog Pictures and Estrela Mountain Dog Breed Informations

Estrela Mountain Dog is a breed of dogs that has been bred for guarding herds and homesteads in Estrela Mountains in Portugal for many centuries. They come in two varieties of coats short and long coat, which must have a coat resembling the texture of goat hair. Estrela mountain dogs weigh 90-110 pounds and stand tall at 25-28 inches. They are highly protective of the family and their property, friendly with children, stubborn and suspicious of strangers.

Long coat varieties of Estrela mountain dogs have a thick and slightly coarser outer coat lying close to the body. Coat may be flat or wavy but never curly. Undercoat is dense and slightly lighter in color than the outer coat. Short-coated breeds have a short, thick and slightly coarse outer coat with a shorter and dense under coat and proportionate feathering. Coat comes in fawn, wolf grey and yellow, with or without brindles and with black shading all over the coat. Estrela mountain dogs are a large breed of dogs with a pronounced ruff around their shoulders.

Pictures of Dogs Estrela Mountain Dog Pictures and Estrela Mountain Dog Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Estrela Mountain Dog Pictures and Estrela Mountain Dog Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Estrela Mountain Dog Pictures and Estrela Mountain Dog Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Estrela Mountain Dog Pictures and Estrela Mountain Dog Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Estrela Mountain Dog Pictures and Estrela Mountain Dog Breed Informations

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Pictures of Dogs Fila Brasileiro Dog Pictures and Fila Brasileiro Dog Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Fila Brasileiro Dog Pictures and Fila Brasileiro Dog Breed Informations

Fila Brasileiro or  Brazilian Mastiff is a large breed of working or field dog from Brazil. It is a fiercely loyal and proud dog with distinctive appearance of a bloodhound. They are often used as guardians for estates and livestocks. Despite their great power, strength and muscular body, they are generally non-aggressive. They are excellent family dogs, often playing with children and other pets.

Fila Brasileiro is a large dog with large bones and loose skin. Adult males weigh around 110 pounds and stand tall at 27-30 inches. They have large muzzles with heavy upper lips, a rugged face and angled and bulky body. They have a might back that rises up slowly and meets the hindquarters Smooth, dense, soft and short coat, which is uniformly spread over muscular body, comes in solid yellow or reddish tan color. Fila is a very brave and highly protective dog, often willing to sacrifice its life for the masters and their family members. Fila Brasileiro is a natural confident and guardian dog.

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Pictures of Dogs Fila Brasileiro Dog Pictures and Fila Brasileiro Dog Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Fila Brasileiro Dog Pictures and Fila Brasileiro Dog Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Fila Brasileiro Dog Pictures and Fila Brasileiro Dog Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Fila Brasileiro Dog Pictures and Fila Brasileiro Dog Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Fila Brasileiro Dog Pictures and Fila Brasileiro Dog Breed Informations

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Pictures of Dogs English Bulldog Dog Pictures and English Bulldog Dog Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs English Bulldog Dog Pictures and English Bulldog Dog Breed Informations

English Bulldog
or British Bulldog is a breed of stout dogs from England. It is one of the most popular breeds of dogs known for its power, strength, dignity, maturity and sensibility. English Bulldog is the official symbol of England and unofficial symbol of UK and also the  unofficial mascot of  United States Marine Corps. Besides, it is also the  common mascot for many universities and schools including Yale University, University of Georgia and Mississippi State University. English bulldogs have also appeared in popular cultures and television programs.

English bulldogs have a smooth and short coat that comes in a variety of colors such as brindle, red, white and fawn with or without markings. Ideal size of a mature dog should be around 50 pounds. Their face is as distinctive as the body with a very short and compressed muzzle. Round and dark eyes are set well-off the center of the face. Small and thin ears are held closely to the head. They have a very broad and wide skull, which is covered with deep folds of skin. Neck is thick and massive and matches the base of their broad skull.

Pictures of Dogs English Bulldog Dog Pictures and English Bulldog Dog Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs English Bulldog Dog Pictures and English Bulldog Dog Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs English Bulldog Dog Pictures and English Bulldog Dog Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs English Bulldog Dog Pictures and English Bulldog Dog Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs English Bulldog Dog Pictures and English Bulldog Dog Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs English Bulldog Dog Pictures and English Bulldog Dog Breed Informations

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Pictures of Dogs Coton De Tulear Dog Pictures and Coton De Tulear Dog Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Coton De Tulear Dog Pictures and Coton De Tulear Dog Breed Informations

Coton De Tulear is a small breed of dogs from the city of Tulear in Madagascar, which is well known for its cottony textured coat. It has a very distinctive soft hair, a prominent black nose and large expressive eyes. They have very short and puffy legs. Coat is medium-long to long, fluffy and cotton-like, more of a hair than fur. Generally, the coat is pure white but some of the breeds have lemon colored coat on their ears and body.

Size of Coton De Tulear ranges from 4-6 kg in weight and 10-12 inches in height. They have round, wide-set and dark eyes with lively, intelligent and bright expressions in the eyes. Ears are high-set and triangularly shaped. They are playful, affectionate and intelligent breeds of dogs. Coton is a non-aggressive dog but it is very vocal, often grunting and making noises while playing with children. Due to a non-shedding coat, they need proper grooming and cleaning almost every day.

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Pictures of Dogs Coton De Tulear Dog Pictures and Coton De Tulear Dog Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Coton De Tulear Dog Pictures and Coton De Tulear Dog Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Coton De Tulear Dog Pictures and Coton De Tulear Dog Breed Informations

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Pictures of Dogs Chesapeake Bay Retriever Dog Pictures and Chesapeake Bay Retriever Dog Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Chesapeake Bay Retriever Dog Pictures and Chesapeake Bay Retriever Dog Breed Informations

Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a breed of dog from gun dogs, retriever and sporting breeds. They are often referred to as CBR or Chesapeake or Chessie. The name comes from Chesapeake Bay area of United States where the first breed was developed in the 1800s. Traditionally, CBR were used as hunters for retrieving waterfowl; however, nowadays they are used as family pets and as companions for hunting. They possess some of the best characteristics and temperaments such as happy dispositions, alertness, intelligence, love for water, courage and willingness to work.

Chessie is a medium to large sized dog that resembles in appearance to Labrador Retriever. Yellowish or amber blue and clear eyes, high hindquarters and double waterproof coat are few of the most distinctive features of Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Their coat has a slightly oily texture with a slightly musky odor. Their coat comes in three basic colors Brown, Sedge and Deadgrass and its various shades. Their head is round and broad with a medium stop and a muzzle. The breed is well-known for their large chests with which it can often break apart ice while diving into cold water for duck hunting.

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Pictures of Dogs Chesapeake Bay Retriever Dog Pictures and Chesapeake Bay Retriever Dog Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Chesapeake Bay Retriever Dog Pictures and Chesapeake Bay Retriever Dog Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Chesapeake Bay Retriever Dog Pictures and Chesapeake Bay Retriever Dog Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Chesapeake Bay Retriever Dog Pictures and Chesapeake Bay Retriever Dog Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dog Pictures and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dog Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dog Pictures and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dog Breed Informations

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a toy breed of Spaniel type dogs. Essentially it is a small spaniel with a substantially silky coat of medium-length and long ears. Cavalier is considered as the largest dog from the entire toy breeds of dogs. However, it is quite small as compared to other spaniels. With their extremely affectionate nature, Cavaliers are often called as ‘the ultimate lap dogs‘.

Overall body of Cavaliers is small but well-balanced. Size of Cavalier is 8-10 pounds in weight and 12-13 inches in height. Unlike other spaniels, Cavalier has a full length tail, which is well-feathered with long hair. The tail is typically carried aloft when the Cavalier walks. Their head is nearly flat between the ears and has a well-defined nose. Its large and round ears gives him a characteristic and an endearing look. Their neck is long and slightly arched. Their long and large ears are drooping and with heavy feathers. Their coat is long and substantially silky and with slight waves. Their beautiful coat needs proper grooming in order to keep it in best conditions. Coat comes in four colors Blenheim, tri-color, black and tan and ruby.

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Pictures of Dogs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dog Pictures and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dog Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dog Pictures and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dog Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dog Pictures and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dog Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dog Pictures and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dog Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dog Pictures and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dog Breed Informations

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Pictures of Dogs Brittany Dog Pictures and Brittany Dog Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Brittany Dog Pictures and Brittany Dog Breed Informations

Brittany, a breed of gun dog from France, was developed in the Brittany Province in the eighteenth century mainly for hunting birds. Although the working characteristics of Brittany are similar to those of pointer or setter but it is often referred to as Spaniel. With a well-built, athletic and compact boy and long legs, Brittany always displays expressions of alertness, intelligence and vigor. Eyes are deep-set with heavy eyebrows.

With muscular thighs, well-sprung ribs and strong chest, Brittany have a strong physical stamina, which makes it possible for them to work in the fields for the whole day without getting tired. They are best suitable for searching birds and other games through heavy bushes and trees. The coat is single, slightly wavy and dense coat and comes in a variety of colors including liver and white, orange and liver. Orange and white is the most common color in American Brittanies. Well-developed and healthy males weigh around 40 pounds and stand at about 18-20 inches. Average lifespan of Brittanies is about 10-12 years.
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Pictures of Dogs Brittany Dog Pictures and Brittany Dog Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Brittany Dog Pictures and Brittany Dog Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Brittany Dog Pictures and Brittany Dog Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Brittany Dog Pictures and Brittany Dog Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Brittany Dog Pictures and Brittany Dog Breed Informations

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Pictures of Dogs Border Collie Pictures and Border Collie Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Border Collie Pictures and Border Collie Breed Informations

Border Collie is a breed of herding dogs that has originated from the borders of England, Wales and Scotland. Widely regarded as the most intelligent dog breeds, border collie is a highly energetic dog. They are used in farms all over the world for herding the livestocks. They have also recently become popular as pet dogs and sport dogs. They resemble in appearance to Australian shepherd dogs without the bobtail.

Border collie is a well-balanced, medium sized athletic dog with a moderate amount of coat. They have a double coat that can be anywhere from slick to slush. Overcoat is dense and medium textured. Undercoat is short, soft and dense and thus offers good weather protection. Coat comes in many colors, black and white being the most common. Muzzle tapers to the all black nose. Ears are usually half perked. Skull is wide. The overall body is slightly longer than its height at withers. Eyes are oval shaped and dark brown in color. Border collie weighs about 30-45 pounds and their height is about 19-22 inches. Average lifespan of border collie is about 12-15 years.

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Pictures of Dogs Border Collie Pictures and Border Collie Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Border Collie Pictures and Border Collie Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Border Collie Pictures and Border Collie Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Border Collie Pictures and Border Collie Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Border Collie Pictures and Border Collie Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Border Collie Pictures and Border Collie Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Border Collie Pictures and Border Collie Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Border Collie Pictures and Border Collie Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Beauceron Pictures and Beauceron Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Beauceron Pictures and Beauceron Breed Informations

Beauceron is a herding breed of dogs from the plains regions known as La Beauce, located surrounding Paris, France. It is also known by French Shorthaired Shepherd or Beauce Shepherd. Beauceron is the most ancient breed of dogs from France. With no known crossbreeding between Beauceron and any other foreign dogs, it remains as one of the major pure-breed of dogs from France. Aside from its other qualities such as loyalty, intelligence, friendliness and powerful, the purebred quality makes it one of the most beloved dogs in France.

With a fairly large and threatening appearance, Beauceron bears a slight resemblance to German shepherd dogs. Its coat is short, close and smooth except on legs, and tail, where slight fringe can be observed. Coat comes in black, tan or grey color. They are muscular and imposing dogs. Hind legs are highly distinctive with double dewclaws on each foot leaving them with six toes. Rather than being a defect, double dewclaw remains as the hallmark of Beauceron dogs. Height of Beauceron is around 60-70 cm, weight is about 30-40 kg and lifespan is around 10-12 years.

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Pictures of Dogs Beauceron Pictures and Beauceron Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Beauceron Pictures and Beauceron Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Beauceron Pictures and Beauceron Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Beauceron Pictures and Beauceron Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Beauceron Pictures and Beauceron Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Beauceron Pictures and Beauceron Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Beauceron Pictures and Beauceron Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Belgian Sheepdog Pictures and Belgian Sheepdog Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Belgian Sheepdog Pictures and Belgian Sheepdog Breed Informations

Belgian sheepdog can refer to any of the four varieties of Belgian sheepdogs or shepherd dogs, which includes Groenendael, Laekenois, Tervuren and Malinois. In Belgium, all the four varieties are considered to be of one breed. Depending upon the hair color and structure, the dogs are divided into each variety. Belgian sheepdogs are very alert, athletic, intelligent and powerful dog. They are often used as companion dogs. Overall appearance is similar to German shepherd dogs.

Belgian sheepdogs have a clear and crisp head in its outline and formation. Its ears are erect, triangular and prickled which should never hang down or fold over. It has long and tapered muzzle. Eyes are wide-set, alert and dark brown in color. Its neck is moderately long and very strong. Overall appearance is muscular and well built. Legs are long, straight and well formed. It has a double coat with long and coarse outer coat and soft and dense undercoat. Height of Belgian sheepdogs is around 60-65 cm and weight is around 30-35 kg. Average lifespan is about 10-12 years.

Pictures of Dogs Belgian Sheepdog Pictures and Belgian Sheepdog Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Belgian Sheepdog Pictures and Belgian Sheepdog Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Belgian Sheepdog Pictures and Belgian Sheepdog Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Belgian Sheepdog Pictures and Belgian Sheepdog Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Belgian Sheepdog Pictures and Belgian Sheepdog Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Belgian Sheepdog Pictures and Belgian Sheepdog Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Belgian Sheepdog Pictures and Belgian Sheepdog Breed Informations

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