Cocker Breed Attributes Cockers are a nice size and adapt well to apartment living They are lively and playful Good natured and even tempered Good around people and other animals including dogs Very people-oriented Good around children Factors to Consider Can suffer from separation anxiety when left on their own High maintenance on the grooming front Are known to like the sound of their own …

Border Collie Breed Traits Most intelligent breed on the planet In the right hands, Border Collies are extremely easy to train Good with children although can herd them Points to Consider High maintenance on all fronts Require a tremendous amount of exercise and mental stimulation Not the best choice for first time dog owners Strong herding drive Background of Border Collie The Border Collie is …

Cavachon Breed Traits Sweet, even natures which makes them great companions Nice size, not too big or too small They have low shedding coats Easy to house train and train Very adaptable and providing they are given enough daily exercise are happy to live in an apartment Fun-loving natures, Cavachons get on with everyone and everything Points to consider They form strong ties …

Bernese Mountain Dog Breed traits Bernese Mountain Dogs make wonderful family pets and companions thanks to their kind, sweet and docile natures They are extremely loyal and patient The Bernese is a good choice for first time dog owners In the right hands and environment, the Bernese is easy to train They are renowned for being excellent around children of …

  Beagle Breed Highlights Very adaptable and very versatile, just as happy living in town as they are in the country providing they are given enough exercise Loving, loyal and affectionate, Beagles make wonderful first time pets Low maintenance on the grooming front Beagles are social dogs by nature and tend to get on with other dogs They are good with children …

  Breed attributes Loyal, affectionate and extremely feisty Forms strong bonds with one person in particular Good around older children Playful, Poms love being the centre of attention Poms are the perfect companion because they are so eager to please Very intelligent, Poms learn things quickly Highly adaptable, just as happy living in an apartment as they are in a house Poms don’t need …

Labradoodle breed features Labradoodles shed little hair, although some shed more than others They are highly intelligent and learn things quickly They have kind and affectionate natures being very biddable by nature They are a great choice for first time owners They love taking part in all sorts of canine sports They are very playful and remain so well into their …

Breed Highlights German Shepherds are highly intelligent In the right hands, a GSD is easy to train Extremely loyal to their families Good with children of all ages Very protective, hence good watchdogs They excel at many canine activities Trustworthy and dependable when correctly bred What to consider  Not the best choice for first time owners Can suffer from quite a few hereditary health disorders GSDs …

  Rottie (+ve) Rottweilers are highly intelligent and confident dogs They are extremely loyal and devoted dogs Easy maintenance on the grooming front Low to moderate shedders They are "natural" watchdogs being protective by nature Very loyal and protective of their owners, families and properties Points to Consider Rottweilers are not a good choice for first time dog owners Early socialisation and training is a …

Pug (+ve) Small and sturdy, highly adaptable dogs just as happy living in an apartment as they are in a house Highly adaptable, just as happy living in an apartment as they are in a house Easy maintenance on the grooming front Incredibly social and affectionate by nature Very playful and clownish Pugs do not need a lot of daily exercise Pugs …

Christmas and New Years festivities are fun for all the family but can have some hidden dangers for our furry friends. There are some simple steps we can all take to avoid complications and avoid many of the emergency visits to your vet over Christmas. Festive treats such as fruit cake and mince pies contain raisins …

Cockapoo (+ ve) Cockapoos have lovely natures They are highly intelligent and therefore easy to train They have low to non-shedding coats They are energetic and playful They remain puppy-like well into their senior years They are great around children of all ages which makes them wonderful family pets Cockapoos come in all sorts of colours and sizes Points to Consider They thrive on …