Breed: Maltese Temperament: affectionate, assertive Maintenance: medium (pet), high (show) Lifespan: 14-15 years Recommended for: older families, apartments History The forebears of today’s Maltese are thought to have been brought to the Mediterranean region by...
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: 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: Polish Lowland Sheepdog Temperament: active, territorial Maintenance: high Lifespan: 13-14 years Cost: $300 – $600 Recommended for: active people History Instinctively, the Polish Lowland Sheepdog is first and foremost a herding dog. However its...
Breed: Samoyed Temperament: affectionate, independent Maintenance: high Lifespan: 12-16 years Cost: From $1000 Recommended for: dedicated owners and families History The exact origins of spitz-type dogs such as the Alaskan Malamute, Siberian Husky and the Samoyed...
Breed: Australian Silky Terrier Temperament: bright, assertive Lifespan: up to 15 years Maintenance: medium Recommended for: active families, flats History Developed in the nineteenth century, the Australian Silky Terrier is one toy breed regarded as truly Australian....
Australian Working Kelpie Breed: Australian Working Kelpie Temperament: very active and intelligent Lifespan: 12 -15 years Maintenance: low (working dog), high (pet) Recommended for: working sheep properties History Australians can be very proud of the Australian...
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: 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...