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Breed: Pointer, English PointerTemperament: sensitive and biddableCost: $500-$600Lifespan: 13-14 yearsRecommended for: active familiesMaintenance: low to medium History:The ancestry of the Pointer is obscure. Breeds such as the Spanish Setter, Portuguese Pointer, Foxhound, Greyhound and Bloodhound were possibly involved...

As with all setters, bloat can occur and it is best to feed smaller meals twice daily to avoid the potentially fatal problem. They should not be exercised immediately before or after a meal; ...

Breed: English Toy TerrierTemperament: alert and loyalCost: $350 - $450Lifespan: 9 - 13 yearsMaintenance: lowRecommended for: small homes and toy lovers HistoryIn Great Britain, the sport of rat killing reached its peak in the mid-1800s,...

A hardy breed due to a variety of ancestors including Cocker Spaniels, Springer Spaniels, Irish Water Spaniels and even Bassetts and Setters; Progressive Retinal Atrophy, a disease of the eye, is known in the...

Fox TerrierBreed: Fox TerrierTemperament: excitable, outgoing, playfulCost: $350-$1000 smooth, $850-$1000 wireLifespan: 14 yearsMaintenance: mediumRecommended for: active families, fit older people There's never a dull moment when there's a Fox Terrier around! Loved worldwide for...

No significant diseases recorded Very hardy and sound animal. Breeding: Foxhounds may have up to 10 puppies a litter, more often five to seven. Very few whelping problems. They take two years...

Breed: French BulldogTemperament: fun loving, affectionateCost: from $850 for a pet, $1600 plus for showLifespan: 10-12 yearsRecommended for: apartment living and familiesMaintenance: low AppearanceFrench Bulldogs are a small, stocky dog with a roach (arched) back and compact appearance....

Breed: German PinscherTemperament: protective, energeticCost: $500 - $800Lifespan: 10 - 15 yearsMaintenance: lowRecommended for: active families, those who need an alert companion History The Pinscher is the German equivalent of the terrier...

Breed: German Shepherd Dog Temperament: Loyal, protective, intelligent Cost: $500 to $650 Lifespan: 12 years Recommended for: active families with older children Maintenance: Low A breeding program developed by the German Shepherd Dog...

German Shorthaired Pointer. Costs: From $650 Temperament: Friendly and intelligent Child compatibility: Amenable with kids. May be too energetic around small children. Grooming:...