Breeds and more

Spitz dogs

The oldest group of dogs evolved with minimal human intervention and can live in extreme conditions. The group has characteristics of a double coat; tail curled towards the back, standing ears, and long snout. The group is divided into subgroups, primitive dogs - Canaanite, Basenji; northern dogs - Alaskan Malamute, Siberian Husky, Samoyed; Japanese dogs - Akia Ino, Shiba Ino, and Chow Chow.

Spitz dogs have a robust nature of migration, hunting, guarding, and protection. They are also very suspicious, independent, and challenging to assimilate behaviors, and it is imperative to have a strong relationship of trust with the owner.

Sighthounds

A group of dogs originating in the Middle East and Arab countries, the earliest hunting dogs in the service of man. They have an aerodynamic structure built for sprints, with a narrow, long body structure and deep chest. The record speed of a sighthound can reach 70 km/h. They must have early exposure to the environment; they have difficulty adapting to the city because of their level of sensitivity.

Chasing behaviors are characteristic because they hunt with their eyes so that specific movements can activate them, such as children running, small dogs, and small animals. Sighthounds tend to be afraid of strangers, are usually very quiet, suspicious, and hesitant with people, and are generally not highly motivated to work.

hunting dogs

Hunting dogs are called that, but the truth is that they don't hunt but help the hunter. Different breeds were developed for other purposes in hunting, for example, exposure - Spaniels - various Retrievers, Pointers, and Vizslas. Hunting dogs are very energetic, and to keep them calm, it is essential to release their energy. They require much attention and are considered friendly to people and other dogs. They have high emotional intelligence due to working so close to humans; they have endurance, speed, and athleticism. They tend to chase cars, scooters, and more.  

Scenthounds

Scenthounds have a typical appearance of a long snout, a straight tail, and large drooping ears. Some people believe the ears help scoop the smells to the nose and that this structure helps focus on the scent, not the sound. Scenthounds are very vocal dogs. These dogs have high endurance, tenacity, and persistence in following a scent. Some of them have a highly developed sense of smell and can locate a single scent molecule and follow it for days; many times during walks, their nose will be on the floor. They are independent and confident; there will probably be eating a lot from the ground, which requires training.

Herding dogs

The role of the Herding dogs is to work with the shepherd and gather or move the flock. Often different breeds in the group will behave and look different depending on the herd they are working with - a dog that works with cattle will be stronger and more aggressive than a dog that works with sheep. These dogs have a high communication ability; they are very energetic and leaders in the field of canine sports. Dogs developed for daily, less challenging, and intense farm work can live at home with a standard high-tech schedule. They love running and chasing, love to work and play with their owners, and are very sociable.

Guard dogs

Dogs that in the past functioned as herding dogs, and over the years, were replaced by other herding dogs and were no longer needed. The breed was developed for many purposes - to be good at everything. Some were developed directly to protect and guard, and some were made in many countries to find the ultimate operational dog. They love to work and play with the owner, they are very energetic and love to hunt and chase, very oral, sociable but not independent.

Livestock guardian dogs

Herd guards were bred to guard herds in remote and isolated places without the help of humans from potential predators. They are usually over 30 kg and can reach up to 70 kg, and the point of their size is to intimidate without getting into a fight. Today they are used as guard dogs and work on the same principle. Until the age of three, this dog breed is considered puppies. Most have a genetic tendency to possessive over resources and will be unsociable/indifferent to people. Mutual trust with these dogs will bring the best results in terms of a relationship, and it is recommended to start training them from an early age. They have a slow learning curve and are very independent with a high protective instinct.

mountain dogs

Mountain dogs are often physically large and massive. In the past, they did various services for humans - guarding herds or territory and carrying cargo carts and equipment. They are suspicious of strangers but very familial. They will warn of the approach of strangers but they are non-aggressive and will not attack people, children or other animals. 

mastiff

In the past, mastiffs were used as war dogs; today, they are used as fighting and protection guard dogs. These dogs are very diverse in their character depending on their living area. They don't need intensive training, but there is a need to focus on their exposure and handling their energy. They have excellent communication skills and are very protective. They have a relatively weak hunting instinct and are reliable and loving.

Terriers

A large group with various breeds that differ in appearance, size, color, and temperament. Very independent dogs mostly hunted rodents, and the larger terriers hunted foxes and wild boars. Suitable for consistent people, this dog works non-stop and acts as if it weighs three times its size. Most of the time, they will not get along with other animals and dogs and tend to be possessive about toys and food. They need mental and physical exercise every day. They are very stubborn, oral, and very responsive to the environment. 

Toy

Toy dogs are usually family dogs that can be picked up and taken anywhere. The need to create a small dog breed was, among other things, due to a lack of space in the city. Some dogs are used as guard dogs; they are very alert. Most of the time, they don't need constant energy expenditure and can lie down all day. They mostly don't have specific characteristic behaviors, but they tend to develop emotional dependence and abandonment anxiety. If they get treated like normal-sized dogs and respect them and their space, they will be amazing dogs; if not, they can become a testy and dependent nightmare.