Breed: Great Dane Temperament: protective, loyal Lifespan: 8 -12 years Maintenance: medium Recommended for: ‘big dog’ people, active families with older children History The origins of the Great Dane are uncertain. However, mastiff-type dogs have existed...
Breed: Pugalier (Pug x Cavalier King Charles Spaniel) Temperament: playful, companionable, inquisitive Lifespan: 10-12 years Maintenance: low Recommended for: anyone, families with young children It may not be the cutest of the growing list of Designer Dogs, but it...
Breed: Dalmatian Temperament: energetic, boisterous Lifespan: 12-14 years Maintenance: low Recommended for: families without toddlers, active people History A little known region in Croatia, called Dalmatia, is said to be the historical home of the Dalmatian. There...
Not suited to all, the breed needs a firm, experienced handler able to commit the time training. CANE CORSO PET ROAD TEST Breed: Italian Cane Corso Temperament: Dominant, wary of strangers Lifespan: Average 10 years Maintenance: Low Recommended for: Personal or home...
St. Bernard Breed: St. Bernard Temperament: energetic and protective Lifespan: 6-10 years Maintenance: medium Recommended for: active people with loads of space History and habitat St Bernards were said to have been used as companion and guard dogs for Swiss monks who...
Number 1: Golden Retriever The Golden Retriever makes an ideal family pet. It is sound, good tempered, good with children, loyal, eager to please and easy to train. Maintenance is low – a weekly brush is adequate, although the coat does shed a lot of hair. Golden...
Breed: Cairn Terrier Temperament: bold and alert Lifespan: 12-14 years Maintenance: medium Recommended for: families and the active elderly History A Cairn is a Scottish word for a formation of rocks piled on top of each other to identify boundaries and marks graves....
Breed: Shar-Pei Temperament: territorial and dominant Lifespan: 10 -12 years Maintenance: low Recommended for: experienced dog owners wanting something different History of the Shar Pei An ancient breed originating in China, the Shar-Pei would protect its...
Breed: Afghan Hound Temperament: Alert, active and aloof. Lifespan: 12-14 years Maintenance: medium-high Recommended for: energetic owners History Regarded as an ancient breed, the Afghan type is certainly of very distant origins. In days gone past, sleek, lithe...
Breed: Border Terrier Temperament: active but even-tempered Lifespan: up to 15 years Maintenance: medium – require weekly brushing Recommended for: families, terrier enthusiasts History Northumberland, England’s most northerly county, is a large, unspoilt...