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The Cane Corso is a large dog of molossoid type, and is closely related to the Neapolitan Mastiff. It is well muscled [8] and less bulky than most other mastiff breeds. According to the international standard, dogs should stand some 62–70 cm at the withers and weigh 45–50 kg; bitches are about 4 cm smaller, and weigh some 5 kg less. [2]
Seventeen Italian dog breeds are recognised by the Ente Nazionale della Cinofilia Italiana, [1] of which fifteen are recognised also by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale. A further six are in the process of recognition by the ENCI. There are a number of local breeds or types without national recognition. [2]
Simon, a rescue Basset Cattle Dog, has assumed the title of honorary Dog Mayor of New York City. The city’s canine enthusiasts witnessed a unique electoral process, where tails wagged, and paws ...
Although the Giant Schnauzer is a large and stocky dog, the 'Giant', in its name is not in comparison to other large dog breeds but in comparison to the Standard and Miniature Schnauzers. [1] The AKC breed standard calls for males to stand from 65 to 70 centimetres (25.5 to 27.5 in) at the withers , and for females to stand from 60 to 65 ...
The head and ears are large, the jowls are pendulous, and the tail is straight. [1] [2] [3] The "malakli" part of the breed name is said to be due to their pendulous jowls. [2] [3] The dogs only obey commands from the master, and can be aggressive with other people. They typically do not tolerate working with other dogs of the same sex. [3]
In 1970, a new standard was written for the breed, with the most recent update in 1995. This standard is the basis of the standard written for the AKC in 2005. Although the Dogue de Bordeaux first arrived in the USA in the 1890s for the show ring, the first documented Dogue de Bordeaux of modern times appeared in 1959 by the name of Fidelle de ...
There's a new dog breed being recognized by the American Kennel Club. On Jan. 3, the organization announced that the Lancashire heeler is the 201st recognized breed and newest member of the ...
The Bullmastiff is a large dog. Bitches stand some 61–66 cm at the withers, and usually weigh 41–50 kg; on average, dogs stand about 3 cm taller and weigh 9 kg more. [1] The coat may be fawn, red, or brindle, in any shade; some limited white marking on the chest is allowed. The muzzle is black, becoming paler towards the eyes. [1]