Hearing the girl's words, Jiang Hai also glanced inside and noticed that there were quite a few large dogs there.
Since these dogs needed to work, they were all relatively large and very intelligent.
When they saw Jiang Hai and the others looking over, many of the dogs seemed to understand that these people were there to adopt them. Several of them looked at Jiang Hai and Robbins with curiosity, and Jiang Hai, in turn, studied the dogs.
Jiang Hai had never raised a dog before, so he didn't know much about them, but Robbins was different. He had been herding cattle for some time, so he was well-versed in dogs. As they watched, Robbins began introducing the dogs to Jiang Hai.
Most of the dogs here were Border Collies. Though they originated from Scotland, they were different from Scottish Shepherds. These dogs are known for being the smartest, though not very large. They are specialized in catching frisbees and are the best dogs for herding sheep, though not as effective with cattle. However, these particular dogs were experienced, older ones, capable of herding cattle. They were intelligent, highly trainable, loyal, obedient, and gentle—making them easy to train.
In addition to Border Collies, there were many German Shepherds, also known as Blackbacks. These dogs are commonly trained as police dogs.
The third most common breed here was the Australian Cattle Dog, often considered quite unattractive. This breed is a professional cattle dog. There were only three of them, but Robbins immediately picked them out. While the other dogs were smart, these three were more reliable in terms of professionalism.
Apart from these three breeds, there were many other large dogs present, all very intelligent. Golden Retrievers, for example, are smart but often too mischievous. Few people raise them as cattle dogs because they are not suitable for the job, and Labradors are similarly unsuitable. There were also Dobermans and Rottweilers, both excellent hunting dogs, though not typically used for herding cattle.
Despite being unfamiliar with cattle dogs, Jiang Hai didn't know much about choosing them, so he left it to Robbins. Meanwhile, he was looking at other breeds of dogs.
People in the United States are truly crazy about keeping pets. This wasn't a pet store, but just a stray pet center, yet the variety of dog breeds was impressive. Almost every dog Jiang Hai had heard of was available here, and the selection was even more diverse than any dog market in China. As he walked, Jiang Hai found all the large dogs he knew of. Some were fierce, some were gentle, others were curious and friendly, but most just regarded him coldly or ignored him.
As he continued, Jiang Hai's eyes suddenly lit up. At the corner of the kennels was a massive iron cage, and inside it was a huge dog. The dog was sitting there, staring at Jiang Hai from a distance. When it squatted down, Jiang Hai realized it was nearly as tall as his chest.
Just as Jiang Hai moved closer, the dog suddenly stood up and lunged at the wire mesh in front of him.
"Bang, bang, bang!" Jiang Hai didn't flinch when he saw the beast, which was almost as tall as the black bear at the door. Instead, he looked at it with surprise. He wasn't unfamiliar with this type of dog.
His friend Fu Yuan's family had a dog like this, a Caucasian Shepherd, but Fu Yuan's dog was much smaller and not as imposing. Even so, it was still relatively large compared to most domestic dogs. The beast before him, however, was not just one size larger but at least three times bigger. When its fur fluffed up, it looked quite intimidating.
"Boom, boom, boom!" The dog barked, but its sound was more like the booming noise of a bellows than a regular bark. It roared toward Jiang Hai. Hearing its roar, Jiang Hai walked closer.
"It looks like it likes you very much," the girl who had led them in earlier said, approaching from a distance. She smiled as she stretched her hand into the cage and patted the dog's head.
Caucasians are not particularly smart, but they are not completely dumb either. At least they are not like the sled dogs that can't even recognize people.
This Caucasian clearly knew the girl, as it rubbed against her hand.
"This Caucasian is a good dog. It hasn't had much trouble. Its owner had to give it up because, after its mother gave birth, they couldn't keep it. After weaning, it was sent here. Of course, they donated some money to the association, so it grew up in this environment and has no malice toward people." The girl smiled as she grabbed the dog's fur, and the Caucasian made a low-frequency sound from its throat, expressing its happiness.
"Uh…" At that moment, a low growl came from a cage nearby. When the growl reached the Caucasian's ears, it instantly became obedient, crouching down and staring at the distant cage with fear. Following its gaze, Jiang Hai saw a dog lying inside. Its fur was blue-gray, and its eyes were wolf-like. But this dog was at least twice the size of an ordinary wolf, only slightly smaller than the Caucasian.
Seeing its eyes, even Jiang Hai was momentarily stunned, a curious expression forming on his face.
"That dog is called a Mastiff. It's a stray. It once bit four policemen in Boston before being caught. I had Chinese experts identify it. It's a Blue Wolf among Tibetan Mastiffs. Although I don't know why it's called a Blue Wolf, it's much bigger than a wolf. Currently, it's the most powerful dog here. It seems that other dogs are very afraid of it." The girl, looking at the cage with some fear, explained. It was clear she was also a bit intimidated by this dog.
"Blue Wolf Mastiff?" Hearing the unfamiliar Chinese pronunciation, Jiang Hai was momentarily stunned.
According to legend, there are three elite Mastiff breeds among Tibetan Mastiffs. The term "elite" doesn't refer to rarity, but to ferocity.
Ghost Face, Original, and Blue Wolf: the Ghost Face Mastiff is well-known, though it's actually a hybrid breed of Mastiff and other large dogs. Its combat ability is extraordinary, but it's so stupid that it's almost impossible to train.
Tibetan Mastiffs have always been touted as loyal, largely due to their extreme stupidity. They can only recognize one person, making them appear loyal, but Ghost Face Mastiffs are known for being exceedingly dumb, with negative IQs. They act purely on instinct—killing to claim territory or treating any other creature as food.
As the saying goes, the soft fears the hard, and the hard fears the desperate. The Ghost Face Mastiff is definitely a desperate breed.
The native Tibetan Mastiffs, unlike domesticated ones, come from the plateau. They are known for their ferocity.
The Blue Wolf, like the Ghost Face, is a hyped-up Mastiff. It's not a purebred Mastiff, and its value isn't high.
However, one thing is certain: the Blue Wolf is incredibly fierce. It's said that if ten puppies are abandoned together without food, the only one to survive will be the Blue Wolf.
"That's a fellow villager, right?" Looking at the large iron cage, Jiang Hai didn't retreat as the girl had done. Instead, he walked closer with a smile, squatted in front of the cage, and stared at the Blue Wolf inside.
When the Blue Wolf saw Jiang Hai's eyes, it crawled toward him. The two locked eyes across the cage, and despite the differences in their expressions, the Blue Wolf didn't make any aggressive moves. The girl, however, still didn't dare to approach, as the dog was too intimidating.
Jiang Hai, on the other hand, felt no fear. Had this been him before, he might have been scared, but don't forget—he had the power of the Dragon Ball within him. Though his dragon pattern was still at the python level, a lean camel is still bigger than a horse, and a rotten boat can still carry three pounds of nails.
Facing just a dog, the true dragon blood in Jiang Hai's veins wouldn't retreat.
"Boss, I've already chosen three Australian Cattle Dogs, two Blackbacks, and since we'll also be raising sheep, I've picked two Border Collies. That makes seven dogs in total," Robbins said, walking over with a smile.
"And these two?" Hearing Robbins' words, Jiang Hai smiled, pointing at the Blue Wolf and the Caucasian.
"This Caucasian is fine, but this Blue Wolf is too fierce. We can't..." The girl immediately protested. The Caucasian could be adopted, but the Blue Wolf had a record of harming people. Its only fate was to remain in that cage until it died.
"One hundred thousand dollars. This is the donation to your rescue center, and there's one thousand dollars in cash as a tip for you volunteers. Any questions?" Jiang Hai asked, narrowing his eyes as he looked at the girl.