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Breed: Black German Shepherd Temperament: loyal, watchful and self assured Lifespan: 12 – 15 years Maintenance: low (short coat), medium (long coat) Recommended for: obedience enthusiasts, big dog lovers History The origins of the German Shepherd, be it black,...
Breed: Boxer Temperament: active and boisterous Cost: $600 up Lifespan: 8-9 years Maintenance: low Recommended for: families with older children History The Boxer is a striking and easily identified breed. First developed by German breeders, the Boxer is thought to be...
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...