Dog Breeds | Belgian Mastiff
April 29, 2009 by admin
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The Belgian Mastiff is a very large breed that is said to be extinct. They have a strong, brawny build and impressive muscular strength. The breed has a broad forehead with a well-developed skull and their ears are proportionately large and hanging. The back of the breed is higher than the front of the dog. The Belgian Mastiff has a sleek-shorthaired coat that comes in a variety of colors including red, brown-brindle, fawn, or black with a dark mask and white markings.
Dog Breeds | Belgian Laekenois
April 29, 2009 by admin
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(Belgian Shepherd Laekenois, Chien de Berger Belge) The Belgian Laekenois is one of the four types of Belgian Sheepdogs. The breed’s wiry coat gives the Belgian Laekenois a distinctive and unique appearance. The size and stature of the Belgian Laekenois is very similar to that of the other Belgian Sheepdogs. They are sturdy and squarely built with good proportions. Their chests are neither wide nor broad, yet they are very deep and reach to the level of the elbows. Their limbs are very straight and parallel and feature round, cat-like paws. They have a flat skull that is parallel to the plane of their tapered muzzle and their teeth meet in a level or scissors bite. Their noses are black, their small ears sit high on their head, and their almond-shaped eyes are dark in color. The Belgian Laekenois has a rough, wiry coat that measures over two inches in length. Fringe is present on the muzzle and head, and the long tail is bushy and covered in dense hair.
Dog Breeds | Belgian Groenendael
April 18, 2009 by admin
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(Belgian Sheepdog, Belgian Shepherd, Chien de Berger Belge) The Belgian Groenendael is an elegant herding breed with a muscular, agile body and proud posture. Their large bodies are lightweight and squarely proportioned, and their deep chests are medium-sized and reach to the level of the elbows. Their hindquarters are lean and well-muscled and their straight front legs are parallel and feature round, cat-like paws. The head of the Belgian Groenendael is flat and parallel to the plane of their tapered muzzle. Their teeth meet in a scissors or level bite and their noses are black in color. Their almond-shaped eyes are brown in color and their ears are triangular in shape and stand erect. The Belgian Groenendael has a comparatively long, lush double coat that features a ruff around the neck and feathering on the legs, tail, and belly. The undercoat is dense and the lower legs and face are covered with short hair. White markings may or may not be present. Tails of this breed are feathered and reach to the length of the hocks.
Dog Breeds | Beauceron
April 18, 2009 by admin
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This breed has its origin in France where they have been developed during the 1500s. The Beauceron is a very large sheepdog that is used by farmers to keep an eye over sheep, cattle and the family. During the first and second World Wars, the French army used these dogs as messengers. They were valued for their abilities to detect mines, follow trails and directions. Even today the Beauceron is still used by the police and military.