Even in the Middle Ages, small dogs were highly valued by the nobility. In China and Tibet, for example, they were kept by emperors. The Pekingese was considered a sacred breed. Their mission was to be friends to their owners.
Features:
- Extremely interested in their owners' attention and love spending time with them.
- Love to play, walk, sleep and learn tricks.
- May feel vulnerable due to their small size and appreciate comfort and security.
- Friendly and sociable.
- Like large dogs
- Need regular walks, mental exercise and moderate physical
activity.

American Staffordshire Terrier

American Staffordshire Terrier

The American Staffordshire Terrier breed was formed near the end of the 19th century.

American Bulldog

American Bulldog

The American Bulldog was once bred as a working breed. Its closest ancestor is considered to be the English Bulldog, which was specifically used for herding livestock.

Akita Inu

Akita Inu

The breed was bred on the island of Honshu in the province of Akita, after which it was named. In ancient times, these dogs served to help people in hunting wild boars, bears and deer.

Australian Shepherd

Australian Shepherd

Despite their name, Australian Shepherds were bred in the United States in the 20th century by crossing Pyrenean Shepherds and Collies.

Australian Silky Terrier

Australian Silky Terrier

The breed's country of origin is Australia, where the Australian Terrier was bred at the end of the 19th century by crossing the Yorkshire Terrier with the local Terrier.

Australian Terrier

Australian Terrier

Australian Terriers were bred in the 19th century. Unfortunately, it is not currently known which breeds were used for crossbreeding.