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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...
British Bulldog Road Test Breed: British Bulldog Temperament: good natured, they love to be fussed over Maintenance: very high Lifespan: 10 years Recommended for: families, home workers, those with deep pockets History of the British Bulldog Today’s British...
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....
Breed: German Pinscher Temperament: protective, energetic Lifespan: 10 – 15 years Maintenance: low Recommended for: active families, those who need an alert companion History The Pinscher is the German equivalent of the terrier (Pinscher actually means terrier...
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: Irish (Red) Setter Temperament: active, affectionate, sensitive Cost: $500-$1000 Lifespan: 12-14 years Maintenance: medium Recommended for: active people, large families History Commonly called the Red Setter, this dog is very dear to the Irish although its...
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: Maltalier (Maltese x Cavalier King Charles Spaniel) Temperament: happy and playful Cost: $445 Lifespan: 12 -13 years Maintenance: low Recommended for: anyone, first dog owners History Designer dogs are the way of the future. Crossing two pure-breeds to produce...
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: 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...