Great Danes are one of the largest dog breeds. Known as the Apollo of all dogs, Great Danes are very gentle although they are very large. The Great Dane was used by German aristocracy to hunt wild boar and stags. FACTS ABOUT THE GREAT DANE Size Male: 30-32 in (76-81 cm) Female:28-30 in (71-76 cm) [...] Read more »
Dog Breeds: Papillon
The Papillon is one of the oldest breeds of dog and has a recorded history in Europe of nearly 700 years. The Papillon was originally known as the epagneul nain or dwarf spaniel. In later years it became known as the Continental Toy Spaniel. Many Italian frescoes of the 13th-15th centuries featured the Papillon. It [...] Read more »
Dog Breeds: Mastiff
The Mastiff is one of the heaviest dog breeds. A large, powerful imposing looking dog. Mastiff’s are use in police work, as guard dogs, military dogs and for search and rescue. An ancient breed the Mastiff was around at the time of the Roman invasion of Britain. The Romans used the Mastiff in the gladiatorial [...] Read more »
Do Dogs Make the Best Pets?
Anyone who owns a dog will tell you that dogs make the best pets. But ask any cat owner and they will say the same about cats and a bird lover will say that birds are the best. The number of pets available to choose from is enormous so what makes the choice of a [...] Read more »