‘Big Dog Breeds’ Category
The Bullmastiff
The Bullmastiff
Origins
The Bullmastiff has its origins in the regions of Great Britain, being considered a bulldog and mastiff crossed breed. These dogs were mainly used to seek out and scare off poachers. They were also bred by the 1800s English gamekeepers to guard their proprieties and possessions. Nowadays, the Bullmastiff is a great family dog.
The Briard
The Briard
Origins
The Briard (also named Berger Briard or Berger de Brie) is known since the times of Napoleon. This breed originates from the France regions. It was one of the main assets of the French Army and later on, in the World War I, as message carrier or wounded searcher. The Briard is used as a sheep herder and guardian, police dog, watchdog, or search and rescue actions.
The Boxer
The Boxer
Origins
The Boxer dog breed was first introduced in the regions of Germany, more precisely, at a famous dog show in Munchen (1895). They are considered to be descendents of the Bullenbeisser (a dog bred from Mastiffs and English Bulldogs). They were used as hunting dogs, to seize and hold down wild boar, deer, bears. This breed was later introduced in the other parts of Europe and United States, during the 1900-1935. During World War I, they were used as military messengers, guard dogs or attack dogs. After World War II their popularity increased due to various soldiers who introduced this breed to other audiences.
The Borzoi
The Borzoi
Origins
The Borzoi (also called Psovoi, Russian Wolfhound, Barzoï, Russkaya Psovaya Borzaya) is known to be the successor of the domestic dogs. The Russian word Borzaya depicts the fast dog reactions, meaning “quick dog”. This breed was popular in the early 1910-1920 and was mainly used for hunting wolves, with great results, due to sprinting and powerful body abilities.
The Bloodhound
The Bloodhound
Origins
The Bloodhound (also named Chien de Saint-Hubert, St. Hubert Hound) originates apparently in the 11th century, being bred in Belgium by the monks order of St. Bernard. They are used to track humans.
