FCI #228, Origin: Afghanistan, Group 10.1. Sighthounds. Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds.

Height: 24-29 in, Weight: 45-60 lb

Grooming & Shedding: MEDIUM/HIGH, Coat: Long and fine,

Color: Any

Ease of training: LOW, Energy level: LOW, Span of life: 11-13 years

FCI # 7, Origin: Great Britain, Group 3.1 Terriers. Large and medium-sized Terriers.

Height: 22-24 in, Weight: 40-65 pounds

Grooming: High, Shedding: Low, Coat: Harsh coat with the softer undercoat.

Color: Black (or dark grizzle) and tan.

Ease of training: High, Energy level: High, Span of life: 10-12 years.

FCI #255, Origin: Japan, Group 05 Section 05 - Working dogs

Height: 24-26 in, Weight: 75-110 lb

Shedding: High, Coat: Short, dense.

Color: Red, fawn, sesame, brindle, pure white or black

Ease of training: LOW, Energy level: MEDIUM, Span of life: 12-15 years

FCI # 254, Origin: Austria, Group 6.2 Scenthounds.

Height: 13-16,5 in, Weight: 33-40 pounds

Grooming: Medium, Shedding: Medium, Coat: Weather resistant double coat.

Color: Dark red, black with red markings (small white markings on the chest are allowed).

Ease of training: Medium, Energy level: Medium, Span of life: 9-10 years

This breed is not recognized by FCI. Origin: USA

Height: 20-28 in, Weight: 60-120 pounds

Grooming: Low, Shedding: Medium, Coat: Short and smooth.

Color: Brindle, Fawn, Red, White with markings.

Ease of training: Medium, Energy level: Medium, Span of life: 10-13 years.

FCI # 167, Origin: the United States of America, Group 8.3 Flushing Dogs.

Height: 14.5 - 15.5 in, Weight: 15-30 pounds

Grooming: High, Shedding: Low, Coat: Silky, flat or wavy.

Color: Any solid color, black and tan, parti-color, merle.

Ease of training: Medium, Energy level: High, Span of life: 12-15 years.

FCI not recognized, Origin: England, Ireland, USA, Group Mastiff.

Height: 18-24 in, Weight: 30-60 pounds

Grooming: Low, Shedding: Medium, Coat: Smooth, glossy.

Color:Any color except for merle.

Ease of training: High, Energy level: High, Span of life: 11-14 years

FCI # 331, Origin: Anatolia, Group 2.2 Molossoid Breeds.

Height: 26-30 in, Weight: 90-150 pounds

Grooming: Medium, Shedding: Medium, Coat: Short double coat.

Color: Usually creme with the black mask, but generally all colors are acceptable.

Ease of training: Medium, Energy level: Medium, Span of life: 12-15 years.

FCI # 287, Origin: Australia, Group 1.2 Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs). 

Height: 17-19 in, Weight: 30-35 pounds 

Grooming: Low, Shedding: Medium, Coat: Medium length, flat, weather resistant double coat. 

Color: Red or blue speckled (puppies are born white). 

Ease of training: High, Energy level: High, Span of life: 12-15 years. 

FCI # 342, Origin: U.S.A., Group 1.1 Sheepdogs

Height: 18-23 in, Weight: 40-65 pounds

Grooming: Medium, Shedding: Medium, Coat: Medium length (sometimes shorter in working dogs), flat or slightly wavy, weather resistant.

Color: Black, liver and tan, blue merle, liver merle.

Ease of training: High, Energy level: High, Span of life: 12-15 years.