Health Problems:
Alano Espanols are an extremely hardy breed, as they were created for hard work and rough living conditions. They are not prone to any serious injuries, nor do they snore, slobber, or drool. They have excellent immune systems and make quick recoveries from most illnesses. The Alano is one of the few breeds of [...]

Temperament:
Alano Espanols are very serious and domineering, but they can be controllable. They are very kind, protective, and gentle with their families, and they are patient and good with children. They are reliable, stable, very obedient and bark very little. However, strangers make them nervous, and they are capable of attacking without warning if they [...]

Alano Espanol

Other Names: Spanish Bulldog and Spanish Alano.

Group: Mastiff.

Description:
The Alano Espanol is a molosser (a large sturdy dog whose origins are in Molossia). It has a primitive appearance whose general physiology is suitable for running at high speeds for long periods of time and firmly holding wild game or cattle for a [...]

Alangu Mastiff
Other Names: Alangu, Indian Alangu Mastiff, Indian Mastiff, Sindh Mastiff.

Description:
The Alangu Mastiff is a tall breed with a noble carriage and short coat. The flat coat is very short and usually solid brown, red or brindle. The muzzle is black and the skin around their neck and mouth is loose. The brisket is [...]

Health Problems:
Some of the health conditions known to affect this breed include:

Canine Herpes, a strain of the Herpes virus that happens to affect canines.
Gastric Dilitation Volvulus (GDV), a condition associated with bloat. Excess gas trapped in the dog’s stomach causes “bloat.” Twisting of the stomach (volvulus or “torsion”) causes or is caused by excess gas. [...]

Grooming:
The coarse, stiff, thick and short coat of the dog needs much attention, you should brush it regularly and much more attention needs to be paid when the dog casts its coat twice a year. They should be brushed with a firm bristle brush and only bathed when it is absolutely necessary (as bathing will [...]

Temperament:
The Japanese Akita Inu is a loyal, docile and aloof pet. It is very laid back, and has an easy-going temperament when well raised. They are excellent housedogs, as they are clean and quiet, and only bark when there is something to bark about. They are intelligent, courageous and fearless dogs and need very firm [...]

Akita Inu

Other Names: Akita-ken, Japanese Akita, Odate-Inu, Kazuno-Inu, Nambu-Inu, Matagi-Inu, Kuwae-Inu and Kuriya-Inu.

Description:
The Akita Inu is the largest of the Japanese Spitz-type breeds and the name is pronounced “Keeta”. It is sometimes called the Akita-ken (???, Akita-ken?) based on the Sino-Japanese reading of the same kanji. It is a separate breed from the [...]

Health Problems:
The Akbash is extremely healthy, with isolated cases of hip dysplasia (common to all larger dogs) and joint inflammation (osteochondritis dissecans). However, the breed as a whole does not seem to be afflicted with these conditions nearly as often as other large breeds. Akbash Dogs, like many large breeds, can be expected to live [...]

Temperament:
When used as a guard dog, the Akbash is not personable with humans, although the breed is not by nature hostile. If trained appropriately it can be personable with any creature. The Akbash is a relatively low-energy breed. Because it is in their nature to lie with the flocks they guard most of the day, [...]