Category: Pastoral
Country of Origin: Hungary Breed Group: Pastoral Size: Small to Medium Temperament: Lively, intelligent, loyal, alert, energetic Exercise Requirements: High – requires at least 1.5 hours of daily activity including walks, play, and mentally stimulating training; excels in herding, agility, and obedience work Typical Lifespan: 12–16 years Grooming Needs: High – naturally corded coat requires […]
Country of Origin: Hungary Breed Group: Pastoral Size: Large to Giant Temperament: Protective, loyal, independent, courageous, calm Exercise Requirements: Moderate to high – requires 1 to 1.5 hours of daily exercise including walks, secure free roaming, and mentally stimulating activity; benefits from having a job or purpose Typical Lifespan: 10–12 years Grooming Needs: Moderate – […]
Country of Origin: Germany Breed Group: Pastoral Size: Large Temperament: Loyal, intelligent, confident, courageous, obedient Exercise Requirements: High – requires at least 1.5 to 2 hours of daily activity including structured training, walking, running, and mentally stimulating tasks such as obedience, scent work, or protection work Typical Lifespan: 10–13 years Grooming Needs: Moderate – medium-length […]
Country of Origin: Finland Breed Group: Pastoral Size: Medium Temperament: Friendly, alert, intelligent, calm, affectionate Exercise Requirements: Moderate to high – requires around 1 to 1.5 hours of daily activity including walks, play, and mentally stimulating tasks; enjoys agility, obedience, and free running in secure areas Typical Lifespan: 12–15 years Grooming Needs: Moderate – thick […]
Estrela Mountain Dog Country of Origin: Portugal Breed Group: Pastoral Size: Large to Giant Temperament: Protective, loyal, calm, confident, independent Exercise Requirements: Moderate – requires around 1 to 1.5 hours of daily activity including walks, secure free exercise, and mentally stimulating tasks; enjoys purposeful work but not overly energetic Typical Lifespan: 10–14 years Grooming Needs: […]
Country of Origin: United Kingdom (Scotland) Breed Group: Pastoral Size: Medium to Large Temperament: Loyal, intelligent, gentle, alert, responsive Exercise Requirements: Moderate – requires around 1 to 1.5 hours of daily exercise including walks, play, and mentally engaging tasks such as obedience or light agility Typical Lifespan: 12–14 years Grooming Needs: Low to moderate – […]
Country of Origin: United Kingdom (Scotland) Breed Group: Pastoral Size: Medium to Large Temperament: Gentle, intelligent, loyal, responsive, friendly Exercise Requirements: Moderate – requires around 1 to 1.5 hours of daily activity including walks, play, and light training; enjoys mental stimulation and human interaction Typical Lifespan: 12–14 years Grooming Needs: High – long, luxurious double […]
Country of Origin: Spain (Catalonia) Breed Group: Pastoral Size: Medium Temperament: Loyal, intelligent, calm, affectionate, protective Exercise Requirements: Moderate to high – requires around 1 to 1.5 hours of daily exercise including walks, free running, and mental stimulation; enjoys herding-style games and tasks Typical Lifespan: 12–14 years Grooming Needs: Moderate – long, harsh, slightly wavy […]
Country of Origin: France Breed Group: Pastoral Size: Large Temperament: Loyal, intelligent, protective, affectionate, alert Exercise Requirements: High – requires 1.5 to 2 hours of daily physical and mental stimulation including walks, structured training, and interactive play; thrives with purposeful work Typical Lifespan: 10–12 years Grooming Needs: High – long, wavy double coat requires thorough […]
Country of Origin: United Kingdom (Scotland/England border region) Breed Group: Pastoral Size: Medium Temperament: Intelligent, energetic, alert, responsive, hardworking Exercise Requirements: Very high – requires at least 2 hours of daily physical and mental activity including walks, running, structured training, herding tasks, or dog sports like agility or flyball Typical Lifespan: 12–15 years Grooming Needs: […]