August 2nd, 2009

Romania’s National Dog: Carpathian Shepherd Dog

The Carpathian Shepherd dog is Romania’s national dog. It may look clumsy, but it’s a strong, smart, and hasty dog. The coat colors are usually sandy (light to dray greys) shades. The breed is naturally [...]

August 2nd, 2009

South Korea’s National Dog: Jindo

The Jindo is from the isolated Jindo Island on the southern tip of South Korea. The Jindo was close to extinction in the early 1900’s, but the South Korean government saved the breed by allowing [...]

August 2nd, 2009

Spain’s National Dog: Spanish Mastiff

The national dog of Spain is the Spanish Mastiff. This breed’s usual colorway is yellow, red, black, wolf-grey, red-brown, or broken colors. They have double declaws on its hind feet and though they are the [...]

August 2nd, 2009

Sweden’s National Dog: Swedish Elkhound

Sweden’s national dog is the Swedish Elkhound NOT the Norwegian Elkhound. They have uniquely adapted to their atmosphere which is forest land and are agile in snow, fallen trees or underbrushes to catch their prey. [...]

August 2nd, 2009

Switzerland’s National Dog: Saint Bernard Dog

The Saint Bernard is large and strong. They have two types of coats: rough and smooth, and their colorways are tan, red, mahogany, black, and brindle. Some of their most unique qualities are their arched [...]

August 2nd, 2009

Taiwan’s National Dog: Formosan Mountain Dog

The Formosan Mountain dog is the national dog of Taiwan. They are a medium sized dog with short, dense hair. Their colorways are black, white, yellow, brindle, white and black, white and brindle, and white [...]

August 2nd, 2009

Thailand’s National Dog: Thai Ridgeback Dog

The Thai Ridgeback is one of the most unique dog breeds in the world. As the national dog of Thailand, they are the only dog breed that has a ridge on its back. This is [...]

August 2nd, 2009

Turkey’s National Dog: Sivas Kangal Dog

The Kangal Dog is powerful, large and known as the flock guardian of Turkey. They are named after the Kangal District of Sivas Province in Central Turkey, which is where they were originated from. They [...]