Poodles come in three sizes – Toy Poodle, Miniature Poodle and, Standard Poodle. The Poodle is recognised as the National dog of France, and is generally referred to as the French Poodle. In France the Poodle is known as the ‘Caniche’ or duck dog. Poodles have been around for about 400 years and the French [...] Read more »
Dog Breeds: Golden Retriever
Golden Retrievers have similar characteristics to bloodhounds and water spaniels. It is believed that they were bred by Lord Tweedmouth at Inverness-Shire, Scotland around 150 years ago. Golden Retrievers are noble dogs with coats that come in shades of gold or cream. Their intelligence and great temperaments make this an ideal family dog. FACTS ABOUT [...] Read more »
Dog Breeds:Doberman (Doberman Pinscher)
The Doberman was bred as a guard dog by a 19th century tax agent named Louis Dobermann of Apolda in Thuringia, Germany. He needed an animal that could accompany him on his rounds and protect him against thieves. Louis Dobermann was the keeper of the local dog pound and therefore had access to a number [...] Read more »
Dog Breeds: Jack Russell Terrier
The Jack Russell Terrier has been around for about 100 years. Bred for hunting foxes it is agile, fast with plenty of stamina. Not a breed for the inexperienced dog owner. FACTS ABOUT THE JACK RUSSELL Size Male: 10-15 in (25-38 cm) Female: 9-14 in (23-36 cm) Weight Male: 15-18 lb (7-8 kg) Female: 14-17lb [...] Read more »
Dog Breeds: Pomeranian
Originating in Pomerania, in Prussia, the original Pomeranians were a much larger dog at around 30 lbs. The Pomeranian was bred down to meet the fashion in the nineteenth century, of having miniature dogs. Queen Victoria favoured the miniature Pomeranian and established her own breeding kennel. She was also successful at showing her Pomeranians. FACTS [...] Read more »
Dog Breeds: Rottweiler
The Rottweiler is believed to have been bred in Rottweil, Germany, where its ancestors had been left behind when the invading Roman army withdrew. The Rottweiler was crossed with a sheepdog, resulting in a dog that was capable of herding and guarding cattle. The Rottweiler is a compact, muscular dog that makes an imposing and [...] Read more »