A Rather Remarkable Hound.
Those Rottweiler eyes. Big, dark, expressive. Watchful. Taking everything in. Making sure that nothing threatens home or family. Judging the temperament of an angry steer. Following the movements of an adored master or mistress. And saving the life of a desperate man poised on the edge of self-destruction.
Playful, charming, curiousโthe Saint Bernard (aka St. Bernard) is a gentle giant. Is this the breed for you? Read on to find out!
The majestic, independent, cat-like Saluki was the royal dog of Egypt, making it perhaps the oldest known breed of domesticated dog.
More than just a pretty face
“The Schnauzer, a sometimes mischievous, quick and active dog is…a sensible, honest and reliable working dog with a superbly intelligent mind.”
One of the oldest breeds, the Scottish Deerhound was known centuries ago as the Scotch Greyhound, Rough Greyhound, and Highland Deerhound.
The spirited and gentle Scottie
Like the pachyderm in the original Asian fable of the six blind men and the elephant, the Shar-Pei is a creature of seemingly mismatched parts and many unusual qualities, illustrating perfectly the dictionary definition of a Chinese puzzle as “something intricate and obscure.”