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Breed: Turkish Van Temperament: outgoing, independent Lifespan: 10 – 12 years Maintenance: medium-high Recommended for: committed and outgoing people History Although said to have originated in the Lake Van district in the remote southeast region of Turkey,...
Breed: Chinese Crested dog Temperament: Lively, intelligent, affectionate Cost: From $600, Powderpuffs from $400 Lifespan: Up to 15 years Maintenance: Medium Recommended for: Families, retirees, anyone with a sense of humour History The exact origins of the Chinese...
Breed: Briard dog Temperament: lively, affectionate Maintenance: medium Lifespan: 12-14 years Recommended for: older families History Named after the French region of Brie near Paris, the Briard was developed as a herding and guard dog. Although the dog was named...
Breed: English Toy Terrier Temperament: alert and loyal Lifespan: 9 – 13 years Maintenance: low Recommended for: small homes and toy lovers History In Great Britain, the sport of rat killing reached its peak in the mid-1800s, a pastime made particulary popular...
British Bulldog Road Test Breed: British Bulldog Temperament: good natured, they love to be fussed over Maintenance: very high Lifespan: 10 years Recommended for: families, home workers, those with deep pockets History of the British Bulldog Today’s British...
Breed: Papillon dog Temperament: lively, affectionate Lifespan: 13-14 years Maintenance: medium Recommended for: elderly, units, those who want companionship History Marie Antoinette, the last queen of France, was said to have carried her cherished Papillons to the...
Breed: German Pinscher Temperament: protective, energetic Lifespan: 10 – 15 years Maintenance: low Recommended for: active families, those who need an alert companion History The Pinscher is the German equivalent of the terrier (Pinscher actually means terrier...
Breed: Pembroke Welsh Corgi Temperament: active, friendly, loyal Lifespan: 12 years Maintenance: medium Recommended for: families History The Pembroke Welsh Corgi originated from the same family as the Spitz, the Elkhound and the Pomeranian. Unlike its cousin the...
Breed: Irish (Red) Setter Temperament: active, affectionate, sensitive Cost: $500-$1000 Lifespan: 12-14 years Maintenance: medium Recommended for: active people, large families History Commonly called the Red Setter, this dog is very dear to the Irish although its...
Breed: Maltalier (Maltese x Cavalier King Charles Spaniel) Temperament: happy and playful Cost: $445 Lifespan: 12 -13 years Maintenance: low Recommended for: anyone, first dog owners History Designer dogs are the way of the future. Crossing two pure-breeds to produce...