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1. on April 17, 2012 at 10:30 am Alectorix

   Hola, ¿tal vez “Landseer”?
   Saludos.

   
   
2. on April 17, 2012 at 10:41 am Franko

   I would guess that it is the mythical Germanische Baerenhunde !
   Or ,at least, it is the image that has inspired those who today have tried to recreate this breed.
   They used Saint Bernards , Newfoundland dogs ,Leonbergers and a couple of LGDs breeds.
   Regards.

   
   
3. on April 17, 2012 at 11:22 am Alectorix

   Hola, incluso puede ser un “Landseer”, aunque difiere en el color.
   Saludos.

   
   
4. on April 17, 2012 at 2:36 pm Chris Miele

   “German” threw me off but it looks like an Ovcharka
   But they are Middle Asian.

   
   
5. on April 18, 2012 at 10:54 am Sengimage

   Giant German Longhaired Chihuahua

   
   
6. on April 18, 2012 at 12:31 pm Ray Lane

   The rounded over head type looks to be a recreation of various crosses, IMO. There is a breed in Germany that few even in Germany know that are a type of Shepherd’s Mastiff used on farms, and are quite large and resemble the Danish Brohomler. Those who know this breed will tell you they are some of the largest Pit Bulls in the world. Correct of the Alaunt/Alano type is their long flat head and moderate lenth muzzle. These were said to be crossed back with the Asiatic Mastiffs for a larger size. Since the war, their numbers dwindled to nearly zero, and outcrosses were required. However, their hair is not so course.

   
   
7. on April 18, 2012 at 2:49 pm Chris Miele

   OK It’s a Caucasian Ovcharka – while they originated in Russsia, they did migrate to Germany. I would be hard pressed to tell the difference between a Caucasian and Middle Asian Ovcharka in temperament or looks.
   The Caucasian Ovtcharka arrived in East Germany in the late 1960’s to serve as a border patrol dog, especially along the Berlin Wall. In 1989, when the Wall came down, the 7,000-strong band of patrol dogs was dispersed . Many of these dogs were given new homes with families throughout Germany. Careful breeding in Germany safeguards the future of this cautious and independent dog. It is likely that as its popularity increases, breeders will selectively breed out some of the most fierce protective personalities.

   
   
8. on April 19, 2012 at 2:50 pm Ray Lane

   Its my understanding the CO sold in many public markets around the world with registration papers are often crossed with Great Danes and other breeds, which is no different than the American Bulldog crossed with other breeds. including Dane The fact is, the decendants of the CO, Middle Asian, and other Asiatic Mastiffs have since ancient times migrated through Germany. It is from Southern Germany around 600BC, that the Celts originated and spread their Alaunt type war dogs through Europe.

   
   
9. on April 28, 2012 at 10:57 am M.R.S.

   I havea photo of a “brown” Newfoundland that years ago completed the championship title. Ch Dryad’s Brown Betty, owned by Seaward Kennels, was marked almost exactly as is the Berghund pictured above– shaded with dark body, lighter legs and underparts, mask markings on face. Very different from the usual type of liver/chocolate/brown, which is without shadings.

   
   
   • on April 28, 2012 at 11:16 am retrieverman

     Was she sable like you sometimes see in Chesapeakes?

     
     

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