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Lhasa Apso are an ancient breed, developed in Tibet from the Tibetan terrier and similar herding-type Tibetan dogs. With the conversion of Tibet to Buddhism in the 7th century AD the Lhasa Apso was established as a definitive breed. This breed was referred to as “the lion dog”, because Buddha is said to have had…
History The origin of the Japanese spitz is not fully understood, some say they were descended from the German spitz while others argue they are descended from Siberian Samoyed. The first exhibition of a Japanese spitz was in 1921 at a Tokyo show. Appearance and Personality The Japanese spitz is approximately 30-38 cm tall and…
Introduction & History The Saint Bernard is a legendary hero of the Swiss Alps. Dating back more than 1,000 years ago with an uncertain origin. Some believe they emerged from mixes between native Swiss dogs and large Asian dogs that Roman armies brought to Switzerland. This breed was named for Archdeacon Bernard de Menthon, who…
Don’t feel sad if your dog breed is not shown on the top 10 infographic above. The list is based on the top 10 most popular dog breeds recorded during 2021 based on Petsure’s data, but everyone’s dog is special to us. In our eyes, you are all number 1!
Characteristics This medium sized muscular cat has is reknowned for its distinctive ticked coat i.e. each strand of hair is bicoloured and its large ears. Their head, tail and paws may show tabby markings, but the body of the Abyssinian cat is a whole colour. Common coat colours include tawny, cinnamon, blue, fawn and silver.…
Moodle Temperament & Size Moodles are very small dogs that have a really low fur shedding rate, making them highly manageable and suitable as households dogs. They are also nearly hypoallergenic, meaning that they are a great match for people with allergy issues. The Moodle is generally regarded as a friendly dog, who likes companionship and human interactions. Moodle Life…
Cavoodle Temperament & Size These are small dogs, which makes them perfect as home canines. They are sought-after for their temperament and for their ability to relate well to children or other small household pets. They can become very attached to their owners, and often prefer the company of humans to that of other dogs. Cavoodle Life…
Spoodle Temperament & Size These dogs are generally small in size, making for a perfect house pet or even apartment pet for people living in large urban areas and big cities. The Spoodle is friendly and often seeks for companionship. Spoodle Life Span & Health Problems As with many smaller dogs, cockapoos have longer lifespans and can live…
Fox Terrier Temperament & Size There are actually 3 different types of fox terriers: smooth, wire and miniature). Each type differs in size, with the miniature arguably being the smallest of the three. Smooth terriers are often white, with a long head. The wire terrier has a double coat with a more coarse texture, perfect…
Greyhound Temperament & Size Because of their physicality, greyhounds are predisposed to a rather active lifestyle. They are usually large, energetic dogs with a lot of stamina. They can run at incredible speeds, even up to 64 kilometers per hour (or 40 miles per hour). Greyhounds are really responsive and clever dogs who loves company and…