The Cane Corso is a very rare and ancient Italian breed, tracing its roots back to Roman times when its ancestors were used as war dogs. They can still be seen in Italy and Sicily working as a herd dog and a guard.
The Cane Corso is a muscular and robust dog, strong yet agile. They are extremely bold, intelligent, easily trained, keen to please and have a strong sense of territory. They have the ability to identify dangerous situations and are exceptionally loyal to their family. As a family guard, the Cane Corso is unequalled.
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The Mallorquin Bulldog, or Ca de Bou, is an extremely courageous, independent dog with a combative personality. Like with many other rare dog breeds the origin of the present-day Ca de Bou is subject to controversy. Some say this breed is a recreation or a reconstruction of a Spanish breed now extinct. Others say the breed was developed using the last remaining Mallorquin Bulldog in Spain and breeding it to other breeds. Some say there were a few left and the modern stock was produced using these last remaining dogs.
The Basset Fauve de Bretagne is a smallish hound, built along the same lines as the Basset Hound, but lighter all through and longer in the leg. Wire-coated, the coat is very harsh to the touch, dense, red-wheaten or fawn. He measures 32 - 38cm in height and weighs between 36 - 40lbs.
The general appearance shall be that of a lithe, active dog showing hard muscular condition and conveying the capability of untiring work. Movement and action shall be smooth and effortless, with good length of stride. This Dog is not recognized by the American Kennel Association.