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Number 1: Golden Retriever The Golden Retriever makes an ideal family pet. It is sound, good tempered, good with children, loyal, eager to please and easy to train. Maintenance is low – a...
Breed: Welsh Terrier Temperament: Lively, boisterous Lifespan: 10-12 years Maintenance: Medium Recommended for: Families Maybe you can't sing like Bryn Terfel but you can own a Welsh dog! Another of those gingery, scruffy breeds...
West Highland White Terrier Breed: West Highland White Terrier Temperament: excitable, loyal Lifespan: 14 years Maintenance: medium-high Recommended for: families You can't have too much publicity, the saying goes,...
Breed: Whippet Temperament: Affectionate, timid Lifespan: 12 years Maintenance: low Recommended for: families If you want a dog that's big, strong and macho - stop reading! But if you are a gentle person that...
Breed: White Shepherd Temperament: intelligent, loyal Maintenance: medium Lifespan:12 years. Recommended for: active people, families with older children History The White Shepherd is similar to the German Shepherd in most respects other than...
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At their best in the peak of summer, crepe myrtles are flwering deciduous trees and shrubs that put on a great show when the going is hot Click here for more