By Catherine Marien-de Luca, Dogbreedsoftheworld. Africa is probably one of the continents with the greatest variety in geographical and climatic conditions and still dog breeds managed to adapt in every region of Africa. Geologically, Africa includes the Arabian Peninsula; the frontier being marked by the Zagros Mountains of Iran and the Anatolian Plateau of Turkey, where the African Plate collided with Eurasia.

Dog Breeds A to Z. Dog breeds of the World. Original idea, design and development by C. Photos of the Dog Breeds of the World sphere of flags by by Mark Stay.

By Catherine Marien-de Luca, Dogbreedsoftheworld. Dog Breeds of the World. Dog Breeds A to Z. Dog Breeds A to Z. Dog breeds of the World. Original idea, design and development by C. Photos of the Dog Breeds of the World sphere of flags by by Mark Stay. Dog Breeds of the World.

Mastiff type dogs used as guard dogs or fighting dogs and pariah dogs were also common. Also known as Indian Mastiff. The Pariah dog, also known as Indian Pi dog, is a short-coated dog looking like the Australian Dingo.

Send us your Photos of these breeds. About twenty one clearly indentified dog breeds are of Russian origin. These dog breeds are usually working dogs, including sled dogs, hunting dogs, sight hounds, herding dogs and livestock guard dogs. However, Russia has also produced two terrier breeds and three hounds and spaniel breeds. Some of the Russian dog breeds have gained international recognition, while others like the Moscow Toy terrier are still relatively unknown abroad. A hardy and reliable sleigh dog .

By Catherine Marien-de Luca, Dogbreedsoftheworld. Most of native Turkish breeds are livestock guard dogs. Except for the Turkmen Tazi and Catalburun, a sight hunting and pointing breed, respectively. The Catalburun and Tazi are the only native hunting breeds of Turkey. Akbash dog with typical spike collar. The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is a muscular, broad-headed.