A very old breed of dog. The Maltese terrier has been a favourite with women throughout the ages. It is believed to have been around in Roman times and possibly even in earlier times. FACTS ABOUT THE MALTESE Size 8-10 inches (20-25 cm) Weight 6-10 lb (3-5 kg) Temperament The Maltese is an even tempered, [...] Read more »
Dog Breeds: Great Dane
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 »
Dog Breeds: Labrador Retriever
Labrador Retrievers originated in Newfoundland where they were used to assist fishermen land the fishing nets. Nowadays, they are employed as guide dogs for the blind, for sniffing out drugs and explosives, and as field sports dogs. FACTS ABOUT THE LABRADOR RETRIEVER Size Male: 22-24 in (56-61 cm) Female: 21-23 in (53-58 cm) Weight Male: [...] Read more »
Dog Breeds: English Cocker Spaniel
The English Cocker Spaniel originated in Spain. The English Kennel Club recognized it as a separate breed in the late 1800′s. The Cocker was named for its ability to hunt out woodcocks. Cocker Spaniels have a soft mouth which makes them excellent retrievers. The smaller American Cocker Spaniel were bred from the English Cocker Spaniel [...] Read more »