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Pinschers, molossers and mountain dogs

Powerful guardians, mountain dogs and pinschers: protective breeds that need consistent training.

37 breed(s) in this group

Affenpinscher
A small dog with a monkey-like face and a shaggy coat, the Affenpinscher is funny, self-assured and devoted to its owners.
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Aidi (Atlas Mountain Dog)
A guardian from Morocco's Atlas Mountains, the Aidi is a watchful, sturdy and tireless protector, perfectly suited to the country's varied climate.
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American Bully
Very muscular but usually gentle with people, the American Bully is a recent breed that comes in several sizes, from Pocket to XL.
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Bernese Mountain Dog
A handsome tricolour dog from the Swiss Alps, the Bernese is gentle, loyal and excellent with families, but copes very badly with heat.
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Black Russian Terrier
A large, bearded black dog created in the Soviet Union, the Black Russian Terrier is a calm, confident guardian devoted to its family.
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Boerboel
A large, heat-hardy South African mastiff, the Boerboel is a powerful, calm farm guardian that is very protective of its family.
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Boxer
Playful, affectionate and full of energy, the Boxer is an excellent family dog, patient with children but very sensitive to heat.
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Bulldog
Stocky, placid and very affectionate, the Bulldog is an endearing indoor companion, but extremely sensitive to heat.
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Bullmastiff
Powerful, calm and devoted, the Bullmastiff is a quiet guardian and an affectionate companion that needs early training.
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Cane Corso
An athletic, imposing Italian mastiff, the Cane Corso is a calm guardian deeply attached to its family, and it needs experienced handling.
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Caucasian Shepherd Dog
A massive guardian with a thick coat, the Caucasian Shepherd is utterly loyal to its family and formidable towards intruders.
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Central Asian Shepherd Dog
An ancient livestock guardian of the steppes, the Central Asian Shepherd is powerful, independent and highly protective, for experienced owners only.
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Dobermann
Elegant, fast and highly intelligent, the Dobermann is a loyal guardian and a sensitive companion that needs activity and human company.
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Dogo Argentino
A powerful, tireless white athlete, the Dogo Argentino is a loyal, brave dog best suited to experienced owners.
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Dogue de Bordeaux
A fawn French mastiff with a massive head, the Dogue de Bordeaux is a calm guardian deeply attached to its family.
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Fila Brasileiro
A deeply loyal Brazilian mastiff, the Fila Brasileiro is a guardian highly suspicious of strangers, for experienced owners only.
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German Pinscher
Elegant, muscular and full of energy, the German Pinscher is a lively, watchful dog and an ancestor of the Dobermann and Miniature Pinscher.
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Giant Schnauzer
Big, powerful and very energetic, the Giant Schnauzer is an intelligent, protective working dog for active, experienced owners.
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Great Dane
An elegant giant with a gentle nature, the Great Dane is a calm, affectionate companion, but its size demands suitable space and budget.
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
The largest of the Swiss mountain dogs, this short-coated tricolour dog is calm, reliable and very attached to its family.
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Hovawart
An elegant, versatile German guardian, the Hovawart is loyal, watchful and affectionate, with a strong personality.
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Kangal Shepherd Dog
A large livestock guardian from Turkey, the Kangal is calm, independent and remarkably loyal to its family.
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Leonberger
A gentle giant with a lion-like mane, the Leonberger is a calm, patient and very sociable family dog, but poorly suited to heat.
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Mastiff
One of the heaviest dogs in the world, the Mastiff is a calm, dignified giant that is very gentle with its family.
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Miniature Pinscher
Small, proud and full of energy, the Miniature Pinscher is a lively, watchful dog with a personality far bigger than its size.
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Miniature Schnauzer
A small, bearded, cheerful and watchful dog, the Miniature Schnauzer is an ideal city companion that sheds very little.
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Neapolitan Mastiff
Massive and covered in folds, the Neapolitan Mastiff is an impressive, calm and loyal guardian whose health needs close attention.
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Newfoundland
A soft-hearted giant and outstanding swimmer, the Newfoundland is a legendarily gentle family dog, but very sensitive to heat.
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Presa Canario
A mastiff from the Canary Islands, the Presa Canario is a powerful, self-assured guardian devoted to its family, and needs an experienced owner.
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Pyrenean Mountain Dog
A majestic large white dog, the Pyrenean Mountain Dog has guarded flocks in the Pyrenees for centuries. Calm and independent, it is a born guardian.
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Rottweiler
Powerful, calm and self-assured, the Rottweiler is a devoted guardian and an affectionate companion when well trained and socialised.
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Saint Bernard
The legendary rescue dog of the Alps, the Saint Bernard is a gentle, patient giant built for cold far more than heat.
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Shar Pei
Recognisable by its wrinkles and blue-black tongue, the Shar Pei is a calm, independent dog deeply attached to its family.
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Spanish Mastiff
A calm giant from the Spanish plateau, the Spanish Mastiff is a noble, serene flock guardian that is gentle with its family.
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Standard Schnauzer
Bearded, clever and versatile, the Standard Schnauzer is a watchful, playful family dog that sheds little.
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Tibetan Mastiff
An ancient Himalayan guardian with an imposing mane, the Tibetan Mastiff is calm, independent and highly protective.
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Tosa
A powerful, quiet Japanese mastiff, the Tosa is calm but formidable and suited only to very experienced owners.
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