Dog breeds for moderate climates

The American bulldog is a powerful, athletic and brave dog that instills great respect. This dog is one of the most similar to the original bulldog of the nineteenth century. An inexperienced eye can confuse an American bulldog with a boxer, pitbull or the Argentinian bulldog, since there are many similarities...

The boerboel is a breed of molossian dog that comes from South Africa. It has received various names, including the African Boerboel or South African Mastiff. Their ancestors are the bullmastiff, the great Dane and the bullensbeisser, which is extinct. The first examples of boerboels date back 1600....

Because of their kinship with the schnauzer and their past as a shepherd dog, Giant Schnauzers are large, robust and strong dogs. They serve both as surveillance and protection dogs. Being so big, they need a good dose of daily exercise, so we do not recommend this dog for people who do not have time...

The Basset Hound belongs the hound group and comes from San Hubert in France, where a noble hunting enthusiast chose this breed for his private hunts. The popularity of this breed for hunting soon spread throughout the country to finally reach Britain. Once in England the breeding of this dog continued...

The Lhasa Apso, or lhaso apso, is a small dog that is characterized by its long and abundant coat. This little dog looks like a miniature version of the old English shepherd and is originally from Tibet. Although not very well known, the lhasa apso is a very popular dog in its own region and despite its tiny...

The Russian black terrier, or tchiorny terrier, is big, beautiful, great guard and defense dog. Despite its name, it does not belong to the terrier group. This dog actually belongs to the pinscher and schnauzer breed. They are very active dogs and sometimes can be a little aggressive, as their origins...

The keeshond or wolfspitz is included in the breed of German spitz dogs, along with four other breeds. The International Cynological Federation (FCI) groups all of these under a single standard breed, but with noted differences for each. These breeds include: the Wolfspitz or Keeshond, the large Spitz,...

The French bulldog is a small but sturdy dog. Its bat ears and flattened face are its two most notable characteristics, in addition to its good-natured and affectionate temperament. It originates from the first bulldogs of England. Like all variants of this breed, and like their compatriots, they are animals that...

The Belgian Griffon, the Griffon of Brussels and the Petit Brabançon are three very similar breeds of companion dogs. These three breeds share a similar history and come from the same place, the European city of Brussels, in Belgium. We could say that there are three breeds in one, since they only differ...

The Rottweiler is a strong, robust and athletic dog. This is a medium to large size breed with an an incredibly powerful appearance. Rottweilers are hugely admired by many and also carry a mythical-like fear for those who are not familiar with it. The mere presence of these dogs command respect and it...

The Kangal is the national dog of Turkey. Its name comes from the district of Kangal in the province of Sivas, where this breed originated. This dog’s purpose was to guard and protect sheep, but not guide them. Its size, courage and determination made it a perfect defender against predators or thieves....

In this breed file we will speak about the Papillon dog, also known as the Continental Toy Spaniel. It is one of the most elegant dogs in the world and comes from France and Belgium. Below we will detail some fundamental aspects that you should know if you are considering adopting one: the characteristics...

The whippet is one of the lightest greyhounds, a reduced size compared to other greyhounds. This dog looks like a greyhound but smaller, and it was formerly used as a hunting or racing dog. Of British origin, the whippet is a really popular dog, generally because of its slender and elegant appearance....

The Prague ratter is also known as Pražský krysařík or Prague ratter and is native to the Czech Republic. It is a toy or mini sized dog as, in their adult stage, they do not usually exceed 3.5 kilograms of weight. They are really small. In this AnimalWised breed file we will share all the information...

The Dalmatian is one of the most popular dog breeds, known for their peculiar black (or brown) spots on their white coat. This is a very loyal dog, with a stable and calm character, provided they can get enough exercise to release the accumulated tension. Whether you're thinking of adopting a Dalmatian...

When we see a German shepherd dog, few people stop to think that it was raised to drive and protect herds. Most people see a police dog in the German shepherd, a dear friend of children, faithful companions capable of giving their life for his family, guide dogs who sees for their blind friends, the rescuers...

Kai Ken are almost mythical dogs. So much so, they bear the nickname Tora Inu in their native land of Japan. This means 'Tiger Dog' and, like it's nickname-sake, they have an ancient air about them. It is a regality which can be seen in both physicality and temperament. While it originates from Honshu,...

Hailing from the United Kingdom, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was a favorite among royal and noble families in England. In fact, Mary Queen of Scots was escorted to her beheading by her little toy spaniel. Their floppy ears, characteristic wagging, sad eyes and charming personality have everyone falling...

The Bernese Mountain Dog is a beautiful, family-oriented breed that gives excellent results in search and rescue and therapy support. These dogs are calm, docile and sociable, besides being very clever. They are not suitable for apartments or small houses, as they need lots of physical exercise and...

If you are thinking of introducing a Tibetan mastiff to your family, it will be essential to inform yourself thoroughly about their character, training needs and care required from this breed. In this AnimalWised breedfile we will try to explain all the details that you must take into account before adoption...

The Pomeranian is a toy sized or miniature dog, that is, they are very small! Many people are thinking about adopting this wonderful long-haired dog, either because they are a hypoallergenic dog breed, because of their intelligence or because of their affectionate and noble character. They certainly make...

The Boston Terrier is an elegant, cheerful and sociable dog. It can be the ideal pet for both dog experts and novice owners. We are talking about a small dog, easy to care for and extremely affectionate. It is perfect for all types of families and we should not devote excessive time to their education....

The American Bully is a recent dog breed from the United States that descends from the American Pit Bull Terrier and the American Staffordshire Terrier, as well as more distant relatives like the English Bulldog and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. It has been recognized by the United Kennel Club since 2013,...

The Jack Russell Terrier breed was developed in the United Kingdom, and it descends from the dogs bred by the Reverend John Russell in the early 19th Century. Driven by his love of fox hunter and his devotion to terrier dogs, the reverend decided to cross different dogs: the result were this breed and the...

The Spanish Greyhound or Galgo Español is a tall, slender and strong dog originally bred to hunt hares. They are similar to English Greyhounds, but the trained eye can spot several differences. While the Spanish Greyhound is not yet popular outside of Spain, more and more people have started to adopt them...

The Wolfspitz or Keeshond are breeds of German Spitz dogs. The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) groups them under a single standard, with four other types, each with their own slight differences. The other breeds included in this group are: Wolfspitz or Keeshond, Large Spitz, Medium Spitz, Small...

The Golden Retriever originates from the United Kingdom, more specifically from Scotland. They were born around 1850 in a search for a hunter dog that was able not to hurt the prey. That is why we observe hunting and tracking skills in the beautiful golden retriever. They are one of the most popular...

The origin of the Beagle dates back to around 5th century BC. When Xenophon, who in his Treatise on hunting with dogs, refers to a hound that might well be the first Beagle. The beagle was selectively bred to produce the tiny "pocket beagle" or "glove beagle", favored by royalty from as early as the 13th...

The Cane Corso or Italian mastiff is undoubtedly, together with the Neapolitan mastiff, one of the most impressive Italian dog breeds. Its name derives from the Latin " cohors ", which means "protector, guardian of the farmyard". If you are thinking about adopting a cane corso, it will be fundamental to...

The English bull dog is a breed with an unmistakable appearance. Robust and short, they look fierce (due to their origins), despite their character which is usually affectionate and calm. They are ideal for families in which special attention is given to pets, since they are dogs that need to be continuously...

The American Staffordshire Terrier or Amstaff, is a dog originally from the English region of Staffordshire. Among their ancestors we find the English bulldog, the black and tan terrier, the fox terrier or the white English terrier. Later, this breed was popularized in the USA, where they developed a heavier...

The Labradoodle is a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Miniature or Standard Poodle. Although not officially considered a breed by any major dog expert organization, like the FCI, their popularity has warranted them an AnimalWised breedfile. Like the labradoodle’s parents, they are usually highly...

The poodle is one of the most well-known dogs in the world, due to their elegance, intelligence and balanced character. According to the International Cynological Federation (FCI), poodle dogs are classified into four varieties according to their size: toy, miniature, medium and standard. However, other cynological...

The bullmastiff is a guard dog by nature but at the same time is incredibly affectionate with their own family, even if they are large and muscular dogs. They can also live quietly in a small home as long as they go on walks several times a day. If you are thinking of adopting a bullmastiff, you cannot miss...

The English Cocker Spaniel is a very intelligent, playful and sociable dog. They feel a lot of attachment for their human family and need to always be with them to feel good. This makes them susceptible to separation anxiety. This does not mean that we can never leave them alone, but if you do not have...

The West Highland White Terrier or Westy, is a small and friendly dog, but crude and brave at the same time. Developed as a hunter dog, nowadays they are one of the best pets in existence. This breed comes from Scotland, more specifically Argyll, and is characterized by their bright white hair. They appeared...

The schnauzer is an elegant, agile and robust dog, characterized by their great intelligence and loyalty. Informally they are also called the standard schnauzer - but this is not the official name of the breed. These dogs are very curious, intelligent and of an incomparable character. They are really...

The pug, is a very specific dog. If there was a way to define it in two words we could say it's a bonsai mastiff. The breed's official motto multum in parvo (latin for: a lot in little: a lot of substance for such small space), certainly refers to great dog in a small body. This breed needs to have...

The Yorkshire terrier is a small dog or toy dog. If you are thinking of adopting one, it is very important that you first consider their characteristics and needs. Knowing what food they need, the size they will reach as an adult or how to carry out their training are some of the basic things you should be clear...

According to the World Canine Organization (FCI), there is one German Spitz breed with a single standard that includes five different varieties: Keeshond (Wolfsspitz) Giant Spitz (Großspitz) Medium Spitz (Mittelspitz) Miniature Spitz (Kleinspitz) Pomeranian (Zwergspitz) These five varieties are practically...