Not exact matches
Originally from Japan, the Shiba Inu is known for acting like a big
dog in a little, but
strong, body.
The
dogs were
originally bred for catching livestock and protecting property, and thus have a
strong genetic predisposition towards protectiveness and loyalty...
Rhodesian ridgeback —
Originally bred to hunt lions, this
dog has a
strong prey drive and tends to be independent in nature.
French mastiffs
originally were bred to be fighting
dogs, and they are large,
strong and fierce.
However, remember that they were
originally bred to fight other
dogs, and most have retained a
strong prey drive.