Breed: Boxer Temperament: Active, can be excitable Lifespan: 8-9 years Recommended for: Families with older children Maintenance: Low The Boxer has long been one of Australia’s favourite pets, ranking in the top 10 most popular registered dogs for the past...
This stylish dog coat features pockets which are a safe place for your keys or to hide a treat for your dog when you’re out walking. The coat can be customised to suit the size of your dog. How to Make a Winter Dog Coat Reversible dog coat with pockets Materials...
Hungarian Puli Breed: Hungarian Puli Temperament: active nature with a strong guarding instinct Lifespan: 12-15 years Maintenance: medium to high Recommended for: active families with time to groom History The Puli’s forefathers were likely to have originated in...
Breed: Whippet Temperament: Affectionate, timid Lifespan: 12 years Maintenance: low Recommended for: families If you want a dog that’s big, strong and macho – stop reading! But if you are a gentle person that wants a dog that is totally safe with the kids...
Breed: Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Temperament: loyal, fun-loving Lifespan: 17 years Recommended for: families Maintenance: medium-high The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen falls into the small-cute-scuffy-dog category but is one of the rarer members found here. There...
Schipperke Breed: Schipperke Temperament: independent, one person dog Lifespan: 12-14 years Maintenance: medium Recommended for: active people The first thing everyone notices about this breed is the name: Schipperke pronounced ‘skipper-key’. It’s...
Breed: Sealyham Terrier Temperament: lively, exuberant Lifespan: 12-14 years Maintenance: high Recommended for: families Terriers are terriers the world over: lively, people-loving, feisty, and always great company. Distinguishing them, then, is down to appearance,...
Breed: Siberian Husky Temperament: friendly, easily bored Lifespan: 12-14 years Maintenance: medium Recommended for: devotees, very active, responsible people From obscurity in the 1980s to the 12th-most popular breed in Australia today, the Siberian Husky has had a...
Breed: Staffordshire Bull Terrier Temperament: tenacious and playful, occasionally aggressive towards other dogs. Lifespan: 12 years Recommended for: families with older children (from age eight upwards) Maintenance: medium Tough, stocky and boisterous,...
Breed: Welsh Terrier Temperament: Lively, boisterous Lifespan: 10-12 years Maintenance: Medium Recommended for: Families Maybe you can’t sing like Bryn Terfel but you can own a Welsh dog! Another of those gingery, scruffy breeds from the old country is still...