Neapolitan Mastiff Breed: Neapolitan Mastiff Temperament: strong-willed, loyal Lifespan: 8-10 years Maintenance: medium-high Recommended for: dedicated dog owners Background In Ancient Rome dogs were bred to serve the great Roman armies. Throughout history...
Black & White Pugs Pug Dog with Child The Pug Breed: Pug Temperament: playful, exuberant Maintenance: low-medium Lifespan: 10-12 years Recommended for: children to the elderly History Originally bred in China, over a thousand years ago, the Pug was brought to...
Breed: Alaskan Malamute Temperament: dominant, stubborn, trainable Maintenance: High Lifespan: 11-14 years Recommended for: experienced large dog owners Dumpage rate: high Origins of the breed The Alaskan Malamute’s origins lie in the early Spitz-type dogs that...
Breed: Australian Cattle Dog Temperament: loyal, sometimes dangerous Maintenance: low Longevity: 10-13 years Recommended for: active families History There is great debate over the origin of the cattle dog, with stories of its development in both NSW and Queensland....
Breed: Basenji Temperament: independent, not easily trained Maintenance: low Lifespan: 12-14 years Recommended for: dedicated dog owners History The history of the breed dates back to the early 1930s, when hunting dogs which were the forerunners of the breed were...
Pet Road Test: The Border Collie Breed: Border Collie Temperament: highly intelligent, friendly Maintenance: high Lifespan: 10-15 years Recommended for: active families Dumpage rate: high History of the Border Collie The Border Collie originated in the Border Counties...
Breed: Cardigan Welsh Corgi Temperament: active, friendly, loyal Lifespan: about 12 years Recommended for: families Maintenance: medium Dumpage rate: medium Appearance Corgis are low set, sturdily built, medium-sized dogs with short legs. Standing around 27 to 32 cm...
Breed: Dobermann Temperament: boisterous, intelligent, faithful Maintenance: high Lifespan: 8-10 years Recommended for: active experienced dog owners Dumpage rate: medium Background The Dobermann has had a reputation for being an aggressive and vicious dog. The breed...
English Pointer Breed: Pointer,English Pointer Temperament: sensitive and biddable Lifespan: 13-14 years Recommended for: active families Maintenance: low to medium History: The ancestry of the Pointer is obscure. Breeds such as the Spanish Setter, Portuguese...
Dog Mat Rita Hill created a soft, fleecy mat for her dog. Sparky needed a medium-sized mat, but it’s easy to change the dimensions to suit the size of your own pooch. Dog Bed Sizes (includes 3cm seam allowance) Small 76cm x 56cm Medium 76cm x 106cm Large 96cm x...