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...
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Lowchen Dogs
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...

Border Collie
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...
Neapolitan Mastiff
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...
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
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...
Italian Lagotto Romagnolo
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...
Italian Spinone
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...
Lhasa Apso
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...
Russian Blue Cat
Russian Blue Cat Breed: Russian Blue Temperament: placid, adaptable, playful Maintenance: low Lifespan: 13-15 years Cost: $400+ Recommended for: anyone History The Russian Blue was also known as the Archangel Cat because it was believed to have been first seen in the...

Pug
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...
