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Common Name

Traits

Akita

Akita

Aggressive toward other dogs. Alert and responsive, courageous and dignified.

Alaskan Malamute

Alaskan Malamute

Affectionate, friendly dog, not a "one man" dog. Loyal, devoted companion. Playful in invitation.

Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Calm and observant, alert and intelligent. Courageous, instinctively protective and highly adaptable. Loyal and responsive. Highly territorial, a natural guard. Reserved around strangers.

Bernese Mountain Dog

Bernese Mountain Dog

Self-confident, alert and good-natured, never shy or sharp. Steady, though may remain aloof to the attentions of strangers.

Black Russian Terrier

Black Russian Terrier

Calm, confident, and courageous dog. Self-assured sometimes rather aloof toward strangers. Highly intelligent, extremely reliable. Bred to guard and protect.

Boxer

Boxer

Guard, working, and companion dog, combines strength and agility with elegance and style.

Bullmastiff

Bullmastiff

Fearless and confident yet docile. Intelligent, willing to please, a dependable family companion and protector.

Doberman Pinscher

Doberman Pinscher

Watchful, energetic, alert, determined, fearless, obedient and loyal.

German Pinscher

German Pinscher

Has highly developed senses, intelligence, aptitude for training, fearlessness, and endurance. Alert and watchful of strangers, vigilant, deliberate. He has fearless courage and tenacity if threatened. A very vivacious dog.

Giant Schnauzer

Giant Schnauzer

Spirit and alertness with intelligence and reliability. Composed, watchful, courageous, deeply loyal to family, playful, easily trained, and a commanding figure when aroused.

Great Dane

Great Dane

Spirited, courageous, always dependable and friendly, and never timid or aggressive.

Great Pyrenees

Great Pyrenees

Confident, gentle, and affectionate. Territorial and protective of his flock or family when necessary. Both patient and tolerant., independent , strong willed and somewhat reserved, yet attentive, fearless and loyal to his charges both human and animal.

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

Alert and vigilant. Bold, faithful, willing worker.

Komondor

Komondor

Vigilant, courageous, and very faithful. Strength, dignity, courageous demeanor.

Kuvasz

Kuvasz

Spirited, keen intelligence, determination, courage and curiosity. Extremely strong instinct to protect children. Bold, courageous and fearless Unexcelled guard.

Mastiff

Mastiff

Grandeur and good nature, courage and docility. Dignity, rather than gaiety.

Neapolitan Mastiff

Neapolitan Mastiff

Calm yet wary. Steady and loyal to his owner, not aggressive or apt to bite without reason. Always watchful and does not relish intrusion by strangers into his personal space.

Newfoundland

Newfoundland

Sweetness of temperament is the hallmark of the Newfoundland.

Portuguese Water Dog

Portuguese Water Dog

Spirited disposition, self-willed, brave, and very resistant to fatigue. Exceptional intelligence and a loyal companion.

Rottweiler

Rottweiler

Calm, confident and courageous dog. Especially suited as a companion, guardian and general all-purpose dog. Self-confident and responds quietly and with a wait-and-see attitude to influences in his environment.

Saint Bernard

Saint Bernard

Powerful, strong. Used for rescue work.

Samoyed

Samoyed

Beauty, alertness and strength, with agility, dignity and grace. Does best in cold climates.

Siberian Husky

Siberian Husky

Friendly and gentle, but also alert and outgoing. An agreeable companion and willing worker.

Standard schnauzer

Standard Schnauzer

Intelligence, highly developed senses, aptitude for training, fearlessness, endurance and resistance against weather and illness. His nature combines high-spirited temperament with extreme reliability.

Tibetan Mastiff

Tibetan Mastiff

Highly intelligent, independent, strong willed and rather reserved dog. Aloof with strangers and highly protective of his charges and his property.

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