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Basset Hound). trained to be fire dogs and rescue dogs. Today they are commonly
kept as family companions by many pet owners in China. They
Komondor: Also known as the Hungarian sheepdog, is a large, are extremely intelligent, normally self-assured and are marked by
white-coloured Hungarian breed of livestock guardian dog with their curiosity and willingness to learn which allows them to excel
a long, corded coat. Sometimes referred to as “mop dogs”, the in task training.
Komondor is a long-established powerful dog breed that has a
natural guardian instinct to guard livestock and other property. Its Kurdish (dog): Is a type of mastiff, often used as guard dogs and
temperament is like that of most livestock guarding dogs; it is calm for protection of flocks of sheep and goats from predators. This
and steady when things are normal, but, in case of trouble, the dog race is the oldest breed of dogs in the Asian region. Inscriptions
will fearlessly defend. The Komondor affectionate with its family, made from the Babylonian and Assyrian civilizations prove this
and gentle with the children and friends of the family. claim (3000 BC). These dogs are very cautious and courteous in
dealing with their owner and owner’s family, including children.
Kooikerhondje: Is a small spaniel-type breed of dog of Dutch
ancestry that was originally used as a working dog, particularly Kuvasz: Is an ancient breed of a livestock dog of Hungarian
in an eendenkooi (duck cage) to lure ducks. Literal English origin. Mention of the breed can be found in old Hungarian texts.
translation of the breeds name is “little cager dog” or “little caging It has historically been used as a royal guard dog, or to guard
dog”. Kooikerhondje is cheerful, good natured, friendly, quiet, livestock, but has been increasingly found in homes as a pet over
well-behaved, and alert. the last seventy years. The Kuvasz is an intelligent dog and is
often described as having a clownish sense of humor which can
Koolie: Also known as the Australian Koolie, is an Australian dog last throughout their adolescence and into adulthood. The Kuvasz
breed. The Koolie is a working or herding dog which has existed breed is for experienced handlers only.
in Australia since the early 19th century when it was bred from
imported British working dogs. The Koolie is a ‘heading dog’, one Kyi-Leo: Is a small yet sturdy rare dog breed, was first introduced
which has a natural instinct to cast out (i.e., circle widely), round in the 1950s in the San Francisco Bay area by the accidental
sheep and bring them back to their owner. Koolies are known as crossing of a Maltese and a Lhasa Apso. It is also known as a
silent, upright, working dogs. They are used for herding sheep and Maltese Lion dog. The Kyi-Leo is generally calm, obedient, quiet,
also for quiet careful work at close quarters at lambing time or for and difficult to provoke. It ideally lives in indoor settings and can
“shedding” (cutting out) sheep. be very patient when left alone for long hours at a time.

Korean Jindo: Is a breed of hunting dog that originated on
Jindo Island in South Korea. Brought to the United States with L
South Korean expatriates, it is celebrated in its native land for
its fierce loyalty and brave nature. Because the Jindo is an active Labrador Husky: Is a specific purebred dog, was originally
and intelligent dog, it requires frequent interaction with people brought to what is currently known as Labrador, Canada in the
or another dog in the family. For some the Jindo may even be 1300s by the Inuit. Its main purpose was to help the Inuit people
too intelligent, for it will commonly think for itself. The same survive in a highly demanding environment. The Labrador Husky
intelligence that allows the dog to learn commands and tricks very was trained to pull sleds that transported goods. Labrador Huskies
quickly can be a bit too much to handle. are known to be large but gentle dogs. It rarely barks but does tend

to howl.
Kromfohrländer: Is a breed of dog that originated in Germany.
It is used as a companion dog. The Kromfohrlander is a very Labrador Retriever: Is a type of retriever-gun dog, originating in
lively, sensitive, athletic, good-natured, intelligent breed with a Newfoundland, Canada. The Labrador is one of the most popular
comparatively weak hunting instinct. They are very much “people breeds of dog in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United
dogs” and they rarely stray far from their owner. They take to States. A favourite disability assistance breed in many countries,
strangers and children rather hesitantly at first, but once they get Labradors are frequently trained to aid the blind, those who
familiar, they are friends for life. have autism, to act as a therapy dog, or to perform screening and

detection work for law enforcement and other official agencies.
Kumaon Mastiff: Also known as the Indian Mastiff and Bulli, Additionally, they are prized as sporting and hunting dogs.
is a rare molosser-type working breed of dog originating in Labradors have a reputation as a very even-tempered breed and an
Uttarakhand state of India. Originally bred as a watch dog and excellent family dog. This includes a good reputation with children
livestock guardian in the hills of Kumaon, this dog is rare even in of all ages and other animals.
the region of its origin. They are aggressive dogs and need training.
These dogs have great guarding ability and they show protective Lagotto Romagnolo: Is a breed of dog that comes from the
instinct from the strangers and intruders. Romagna sub-region of Italy. The name Lagotto Romagnolo

means “lake dog from Romagna,” originating from the Italian
Kunming wolfdog: Is an established breed of wolfdog originated word “lago”, meaning lake. Its traditional function is a gundog,
in China. They have been trained as military assistant dogs to specifically a water retriever; however, it is often used to hunt
perform a variety of tasks such as detecting mines. Some are also for truffles. The Lagotto is a Sporting breed. They generally have

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