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...
Italian Lagotto Romagnolo Breed: Italian Lagotto Romagnolo Temperament: affectionate, boisterous Lifespan: 12 – 14 years Recommended for: active families Maintenance: medium to high History The ancestors of the Lagotto Romagnolo were water-retrieving dogs...
Breed: Italian Spinone Temperament: gentle, loyal Maintenance: medium Lifespan: 10-12 years Recommended for: families Appearance The overall appearance of the Spinone is a that of cross between a pointer and a foxhound. The Spinone is medium sized and is...
Breed: Lhasa Apso Temperament: gentle, aloof Maintenance: high Lifespan: 12-14 years Recommended for: less active people History The name Lhasa Apso literally means terrier of Tibet (Lhasa is the capital of Tibet). They are also called the lion dog of Tibet. There are...
Lowchen Dogs Breed: Lowchen (pronounced low as in cow; shan) Temperament: affectionate, spirited Maintenance: low (pets) High (showdogs) Lifespan: 13-14 years Recommended for: families History The history of the Lowchen is quite uncertain as no-one is quite...
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....
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...