Breed: Affenpinscher Temperament: Playful and affectionate Cost: $1,000-$2,000 Lifespan: Average 12 years Maintenance: Medium Recommended for: Young families, small dwellings History The Affenpinscher is a true toy terrier, having been developed in Germany about 300...
Pet Road Test: Spoodle Crossbreed: Spoodle (Cocker Spaniel x Poodle) Temperament: intelligent, active Cost: $360+ Lifespan: 10-12 years Recommended for: active families Dishevelled blonde locks, big dark eyes and puppy-like enthusiasm – who could resist a...
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...
Breed: German Shorthaired Pointer Temperament: active, friendly, intelligent Lifespan: 10 – 12 years Maintenance: low Recommended for: active owners History German Shorthaired Pointers were developed in Germany as a multi-purpose gun dog, to replace the need...
Breed: Clumber Spaniel Temperament: eager, loyal and calm Lifespan: 10-15 years Maintenance: medium Recommended for: energetic owners, families with older children Grooming: brush twice weekly Child compatibility: playful with children Temperament: may bond strongly...
Temperament: placid, even-tempered (can be precious) Lifespan: 14-15 years Maintenance: medium-high Recommended for: elderly and families History ‘Bichon Frise’ (Pronounced Beshon Frizzay) loosely translated means ‘Curley coated dog’. The breed was first registered in...
Breed: Rough and Smooth Collies Temperament: active and friendly Lifespan: 12-14 years Maintenance: medium Recommended for: families Breed: Smooth and Rough Collie History When most people think of the Collie dog, the famous Lassie is the first thing that springs to...
Pet Road Test: Labradoodle Breed: Labradoodle Temperament: Affectionate, full of personality and gentle with children. An active breed. Child compatibility: Good with young families. Obedience train early. Grooming: Depends on how much the breed sheds. Some will shed...
Breed: Portuguese Water Dog Temperament: energetic, loyal Lifespan: 12-14 years Recommended for: energetic people Maintenance: medium – high What looks like a Poodle, loves water like a Poodle but isn’t a Poodle – a Portuguese Water Dog! But...
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 a bit of spirit and...