Author: Valentina Gómez Morón

Dutch Schapendoes is one of the most popular dog breeds in Holland. Of medium size, noble appearance and loyal character, agile and intelligent, strong and fearless.

The Komondor is a breed of guard and herding dog originating in Hungary. Its main characteristic is its striking white or ivory coloured coat, long, thick and hanging in long locks reminiscent of dreadlocks or the bristles of some types of mops

The Pyrenean Sheepdog is a French dog which exists in two varieties: the long-haired and the smooth-faced. Both are recognised as separate breeds by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale. The long-haired breed (or variety) is slightly smaller and, of course, has a longer coat. Both then and now, these dogs perform herding functions as they are a very intelligent and active breed.

The Berger Picard or Picardy Shepherd is a breed of shepherd dog of French origin. This breed was nearly extinct after the world wars and is still a rare breed today. It is a human-oriented dog, loyal and suitable as a pet if socialised from birth.

The Pyrenean Shepherd Dog is a French dog which exists in two varieties: the long-haired and the smooth-faced. Both are recognised as separate breeds by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale. The long-haired breed (or variety) is slightly smaller and, of course, has a longer coat. Both then and now, these dogs perform herding functions as they are a very intelligent and active breed.

The Brie Shepherd belongs to one of the oldest French dog breeds and is first mentioned in 1809, so, like all European dogs, it has a long history.

The Mallorcan Sheepdog or Ca de Bestiar is a Spanish breed of dog originating in Mallorca. Traditionally used in the Mallorcan countryside as a flock guardian, it has a characteristic black coat.

The Catalan shepherd (gos d'atura català in Catalan) is a breed of dog native to Catalonia. It is a shepherd dog that was mainly used to guard the flocks during the day in the Pyrenees and in the area occupied by the transhumance related to this area. This dog is bred in Europe, especially in Spain, Finland, Germany and Sweden.