Category: Dog Breeds

Size: Males: 56-69 cm at the shoulder Females: 53-66 cm at the shoulder Weight: Males: 29-36 kg Females: 20-27 kg Coat: Short and dense coat Colour: Solid red Grooming: Weekly brushing Temperament: Friendly, sociable, and energetic Life Expectancy: 10-12 years Health: Prone to hip dysplasia and ear infections Exercise Needs: High exercise needs, at least… Continue reading Redbone Coonhound

Size: 33-38 cm (13-15 inches) at the shoulder Weight: 15-20 kg (33-44 lbs) Coat: Harsh and wiry, with a thick undercoat Colour: White with markings in black, grizzle, orange, or lemon Temperament: Energetic, independent, and stubborn Training: Requires firm and consistent training Grooming: Regular brushing and occasional stripping of the coat Health: Generally healthy, but… Continue reading Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

Poodles are popular, intelligent and elegant dogs with a curly, non-shedding coat and a temperament that can make them a great companion and family pet. They were originally bred in Europe as a water retriever and in Germany were known as ‘Pudelin’ which means ‘to splash’. Poodles are generally classified into three different types according… Continue reading Poodles

Size: Small to medium Weight: 8-15 kg Height: 35-47 cm Coat: Thick, curly, and wiry Colour: Black, grey, cream, or fawn Temperament: Lively, intelligent, and affectionate Energy level: High Life expectancy: 12-14 years Health concerns: Hip dysplasia, eye problems, and allergies Training: Responds well to positive reinforcement training Are you curious about the Pumi breed… Continue reading Pumi

The Pyrenean Mountain Dog, also known as the Great Pyrenees, is a large breed of dog that was traditionally used for protecting sheep. It is an ancient breed, and has been used for thousands of years by the Basques of the Pyrenees Mountains in southern France; more recently, it was the official dog of the… Continue reading Pyrenean Mountain Dog – Great Pyrenees

Size: Small to medium Weight: 8-15 kg Height: 38-54 cm Coat: Long, thick and weather-resistant Colour: Various shades of fawn, grey, black and brindle Temperament: Energetic, intelligent, independent and loyal Energy level: High Trainability: Highly trainable Life expectancy: 12-15 years Health issues: Hip dysplasia, eye problems and epilepsy Are you looking for information about the… Continue reading Pyrenean Shepherd

Size: Small, 20-36 cm (8-14 inches) tall at the shoulder Weight: 3-7 kg (6-16 pounds) Coat: Short and smooth, comes in a variety of colours and patterns Life expectancy: 12-18 years Temperament: Energetic, intelligent, loyal, affectionate, and playful Training: Easy to train, responds well to positive reinforcement Exercise: Needs daily exercise and playtime, including walks… Continue reading Rat Terrier

Origin: Canary Islands Weight: Males: 50-59 kg, Females: 40-50 kg Height: Males: 60-66 cm, Females: 56-62 cm Coat: Short, coarse, and flat Colour: Fawn, brindle, black, and other variations Temperament: Protective, loyal, and confident Training: Requires early socialization and obedience training Exercise: Needs regular exercise and mental stimulation Health: Prone to hip dysplasia and other… Continue reading Perro de Presa Canario

Breed Type: Terrier Country of Origin: United Kingdom Size: Small Also known as: Old English Terrier, Fell Terrier Male and Female: Height 30-38 cm, Weight: 5-6 kg   Exercise Requirements: Medium Care Requirements: Low Lifespan: 11-13 Years Best Suited as: Family Pet / Hunting Dog Are you looking for more information on the Patterdale Terrier?… Continue reading Patterdale Terrier

Size: Large breed, males 61-69 cm (24-27 in) at the shoulder, females 57-64 cm (22-25 in) Weight: Males weigh 36-54 kg (80-120 lb), females weigh 27-40 kg (60-90 lb) Coat: Rough and shaggy, waterproof, two layers, with a woolly undercoat and harsher outer coat colour: Any colour or combination of colours, commonly seen in black,… Continue reading Otterhound