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Breed: Cocker Spaniel Temperament: active, strong, playful Lifespan: 12-15 years Recommended for: families, older people Dumpage rate: approximately 10% (according to the Cocker Spaniel Society of NSW) Popularity: increasing Maintenance: medium to high ...
Dachshunds Breed: Dachshund Temperament: loves company, loyal Lifespan: 12-14 years Recommended for: families Maintenance: low- medium Most families have owned a Dachshund, or sausage dog, sometime, somewhere. They were the canine accessory of...
Breed: Dalmatian Temperament: energetic, boisterous Lifespan: 12-14 years Maintenance: low Recommended for: families without toddlers, active people History A little known region in Croatia, called Dalmatia, is said to be the...
BREED:Dalmatian TEMPERAMENT: Boisterous and active LIFESPAN: 12-14 years RECOMMENDED FOR: Families and active people DUMPAGE RATE: Low MAINTENANCE: Low History Dalmatians are believed to have originated from Dalmatia in Yugoslavia, but there...
Dandie Dinmont Terriers Breed: Dandie Dinmont Temperament: Friendly, active & loyal Lifespan: 14 years Recommended for: Families The Dandie Dinmont is probably the only dog breed in the world named after a fictitious character....
Puppy farm is a dirty word in the dog world. It's a term used by foot-in-the door reporters to describe dog breeders who they claim are producing inferior animals. But there is another side. We visited a puppy farm in...
Breed: Dobermann Temperament: boisterous, intelligent, faithful Maintenance: high Lifespan: 8-10 years Recommended for: active experienced dog owners Dumpage rate: medium Background The Dobermann has had a reputation for being an aggressive and...
Dogo Argentino (Argentinian Mastiff)AppearanceEssentially a white Mastiff, the Dogo Argentino is a powerful dog with a massive skull and strong jaws. Similar in size to a Rottweiler, they stand around 61-69 cm (24-27 inches) in...
Breed: Dogue de Bordeaux Temperament: protective, loyal Lifespan: 8-12 years Recommended for: enthusiasts According to breed notes, the word dogue first appeared at the end of the 14th century and is French for 'mastiff'. It...
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