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Breed: German Wirehaired Pointer Temperament: loyal, protective and active Lifespan: 10-12 years Maintenance: medium Recommended for: active, independent owners and hunters If you love the outdoors and you are looking for an active dog with...
Golden Retriever Breed: Golden Retriever Temperament: Friendly, trusting Lifespan: 13 years Recommended for: Families The Golden Retriever is one of Burke's Backyards' top family dogs with a reputation for sound temperament. Appearance:...
Breed: Golden Retriever Temperament: friendly, trusting Lifespan: average 13 years Maintenance: medium Recommended for: families History Originally developed as a gun dog in Britain , the Golden Retriever appears to be...
Breed: Great Dane Temperament: protective Lifespan: 8 years Maintenance: medium Recommended for: active families with older children "There is nothing like a Dame (Dane)..." the song goes, and a fully-grown Great Dane is an...
Breed: Great Dane Temperament: protective, loyal Lifespan: 8 -12 years Maintenance: medium Recommended for: 'big dog' people, active families with older children History The origins of the Great Dane are uncertain....
Greyhounds Breed: Greyhound Temperament: docile, placid Lifespan: 12-14 years Maintenance: low Recommended for: families Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) Within the greyhound racing industry, up to 20,000 new dogs are born each year. These replace those dogs that...
Griffon Bruxellois BREED: Griffon Bruxellois (pronounced bruce-ell-waa) TEMPERAMENT: Friendly & outgoing LIFESPAN: 13 years RECOMMENDED FOR: Families, older people MAINTENANCE: Low-medium Following this year's Academy Awards, the US movie industry has swept a...
Breed: Hungarian Kuvasz Temperament: loyal, independent, possessive Lifespan: 10 - 12 years Recommended for: enthusiasts Maintenance: medium Do you want to give sheep and cattle rustlers in your area a run for their money?...
Hungarian Puli Breed: Hungarian Puli Temperament: active nature with a strong guarding instinct Lifespan: 12-15 years Maintenance: medium to high Recommended for: active families with time to groom History The Puli's forefathers...
Hungarian Pumi Breed: Hungarian Pumi Temperament: alert, energetic, wilful Lifespan: 10 -12 years Recommended for: enthusiasts Maintenance: low History There is some debate regarding the origin...
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Crepe myrtle
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