Interesting/rare/exotic dog breeds seen
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Anyone seen any unusual, exotic looking or just plain un common or rare breeds out and about where you are where you've been?.
A week ago I took my child to a local-ish park and there was a middle aged lady with about 4 or 5 Tibetan Mastiffs. I've never seen one before in the flesh (as far as I can recall), and was nice to something unusual from the usual common as muck Bulldogs, Staffs, terriers, crosses that frequent the area. They looked like big fluffy bears, but I don't think they're as big as I thought they were, quite medium in size, unless these young. Must've had her hands full. Looked up to see if there were any breeders in there was a breeder listed locally on the Champdogs site.
Also, I was enjoying a lovely day out in New Brighton on the Wirral last Sunday, as I was walking along the prom I noticed what I thought was a Mastiff type breed walking up ahead, but it turned out to be (to my delight) a red Bloodhound. Must be only the 2nd time I've seen one of those. Must be one of those breeds you're least likely to come across, well in my neck of the woods that is.
A week ago I took my child to a local-ish park and there was a middle aged lady with about 4 or 5 Tibetan Mastiffs. I've never seen one before in the flesh (as far as I can recall), and was nice to something unusual from the usual common as muck Bulldogs, Staffs, terriers, crosses that frequent the area. They looked like big fluffy bears, but I don't think they're as big as I thought they were, quite medium in size, unless these young. Must've had her hands full. Looked up to see if there were any breeders in there was a breeder listed locally on the Champdogs site.
Also, I was enjoying a lovely day out in New Brighton on the Wirral last Sunday, as I was walking along the prom I noticed what I thought was a Mastiff type breed walking up ahead, but it turned out to be (to my delight) a red Bloodhound. Must be only the 2nd time I've seen one of those. Must be one of those breeds you're least likely to come across, well in my neck of the woods that is.
Edited by Jukebag on Tuesday 3rd July 12:51
It was probably around a year ago when walking ours, we met a couple with two Italian Spinones - they seemed quite surprised when I guessed what they were.
And a couple of weeks ago we met another couple with an Italian Greyhound. At first I thought it was a whippet puppy, but then realised it was an iggy.
And a couple of weeks ago we met another couple with an Italian Greyhound. At first I thought it was a whippet puppy, but then realised it was an iggy.
We had a Tibetan Mastiff X Turkmen Alabai puppy. She weighed 16kg at 12 Weeks old.
Unfortunately we had to take her back to the breeder as our existing dog didn't accept her at all and with the size of her the risk to both of them if they didn't settle was too high.
I have never come across a more intelligent, strong willed and noisy puppy. You have not heard a dog bark like it and her guard instinct was incredible.
Not a breed to take lightly due to their will and intelligence
Unfortunately we had to take her back to the breeder as our existing dog didn't accept her at all and with the size of her the risk to both of them if they didn't settle was too high.
I have never come across a more intelligent, strong willed and noisy puppy. You have not heard a dog bark like it and her guard instinct was incredible.
Not a breed to take lightly due to their will and intelligence
Batleyred said:
Out of interest how do you mean the approach ?
One of the breeders I know hates this "dog" as it is not bred as a Mastiff but to look like that and they are (in their view) usually mixed and matched inappropriately purely to get the colour/size rather than health. However I am sure if you speak to a few breeders you will get an idea of what is "right" and "wrong" as such, I know not this breed in enough detail .Jasandjules said:
One of the breeders I know hates this "dog" as it is not bred as a Mastiff but to look like that and they are (in their view) usually mixed and matched inappropriately purely to get the colour/size rather than health. However I am sure if you speak to a few breeders you will get an idea of what is "right" and "wrong" as such, I know not this breed in enough detail .
The red ones as posted maybe as they are prized in China for that look. But a true Tibetan Mastiff (black) as a breed is one of the oldest in the world and are bred for the behaviour traits.
As with many things it would come down to breeder
Jasandjules said:
One of the breeders I know hates this "dog" as it is not bred as a Mastiff but to look like that and they are (in their view) usually mixed and matched inappropriately purely to get the colour/size rather than health. However I am sure if you speak to a few breeders you will get an idea of what is "right" and "wrong" as such, I know not this breed in enough detail .
I get what you are saying i really do. I work with dogs everyday and deal with dog people near enough everyday. Like any breed as you say everyone has their own idea on that perfect breed example. The picture i posted is of a well groomed dog for selling reasons at a guess, it is also IMO a true too type bred dog without the main round his neck.
Horses for courses as you say. Some like some dont.
makaveli144 said:
The red ones as posted maybe as they are prized in China for that look. But a true Tibetan Mastiff (black) as a breed is one of the oldest in the world and are bred for the behaviour traits.
Precisely. It was the red in the photo I was referring to and for that reason.. The traits and colour are "wrong" but bred for "show" as such (and I don't mean Crufts 
) I'm fully aware these won't be to most people's taste. However my favourite breed by far and very rare in the UK is the Presa Canario. Perro De Presa, a breed with huge history from the Canary islands if you hadn't guessed.
A stunning dog with a fantastic temperament, hopefully next year when a breeding comes up.
I have had the honour of seeing some of the best in the flesh and it endeared me to them even more.
Cerber
De Ja Vu
Brutus
A stunning dog with a fantastic temperament, hopefully next year when a breeding comes up.
I have had the honour of seeing some of the best in the flesh and it endeared me to them even more.
Cerber
De Ja Vu
Brutus
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