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Bavan Island Dog (Bavanian Dog)
The Bavanian dog is a type of Guard dog developed by mixing and breeding four dog types together. These breeds include Doberman, Bloodhound, Border collie, and labrador. The dog gets its characteristics from each type of dog it was bred from, thus making it a working dog. The Bavanian Dog's characteristics may pend differently, since there are two types (long earred and upper earred.

History
starting around 2004, the micronation "Freeland of Bavan" or Bavania was created. The nation wanted its own breed of dog as for the Bavanian tiger, its national animal. with proper breeding, the four breeds doberman, bloodhound, border collie, and labrador were mixed to create a working dog who would be suitable for family life too. The two types were created but the Short earred stockier dog was the first to be done. with even more proper breeding, these two dogs developed.

Appearance
Long Earred- The long earred Bavanian dog is a much heavier set dog then the upper/short earred. The Long-Earred, or Bavanian 2, has more of the bloodhound/labrador characteristics. This makes the appearance much heavier and gives it the long ears. The belly is big in comparison to the upper earred one and the long earred Bavanian can reach 25-30 inches. They can weigh anywhere from 80-150 lbs (maybe more or less) and are usually Black, Brown, Tan, and sometimes white/merle. Although less long earred bavanians are seen because breeders are mostly interested in the athletic guardian upper earred. The Long-Earred is used as a tracking/hunting dog and gun dog.

Upper/Short Earred- The upper/short earred Bavanian is the common seen Bavanian dog. It seems to have a smaller body, which gives it the athletic values (doberman/border collie characteristics). These dogs are the common working Bavanians and are mostly used as Guard dogs. Some may be used as herding dogs and even tracking. Since its body is shorter and more stockier, it makes a more athletic dog then the Long-Earred. These guys usually reach 19-27 inches and can weight anywhere from 50-100 pounds common. They are usually Black, Brown, Tan, white, and sometimes merle.

note: (most dogs would not reach their full length and height until maybe 1.5 or 2 years).

Temperment
Temperments usually differ from Long Earred-Upper/Short Earred. The Long-Earred dog is a loyal companion who doesn't want to leave his masters side. He usually sticks to one or two family members and protects his family/property. He may seem a bit lazier but his Labrador instincts make him a great family pet who is good with children at the same time shows signs somewhat of a giant warrior.

The Short/Upper Earred is commonly reffered as a loyal dog who just doesn't know when to give up. He wont stop the job until it is surely done. He makes one of the best guardian dogs and herding dogs and needs alot of excercise and love. He can sometimes be a bit independant but would never disobey his master or family. Although good with children, the Short Earred would need alot more social experience due to his gaurding instincts and athleticness.

Health
The Bavanian Dog usually lives anywhere between 10-14 years, maybe even more if he is really healthy. The Long-Earred tends to live from 10-12 years though. As with any dog, this dog is common to Hip Dyplasia due to being a working dog. Other health issues include Bloating, elbow Dyplasia. Some dogs may carry genes accessive to cancer problems and this should be kept under a watchful eye when they are young puppies.

Living conditions/Sports
The Bavanian Dog can live in an apartment if properly excercised. Although it is not recommended to kept a Short/Upper Earred in an apartment due to his excercise needs but a long-earred would do fine. There are many sports you can play with your B-Dog. Long-Ears, who are better hunters,  tend to be better at tracking sports that would train them to reach their full potentials when adults. Short/upper earred dogs make good athletes and guards so they tend to be good at sports such as Schutzund training.