As a dog walker in North London, I’ve come across many different breeds. Here, we focus on the Pug, variously called the Chinese Pug Dog, Mop or the Dutch Bulldog, who is one of the oldest breeds. He is said to have originated from Asia from before 400 BC. The breed was popular during Victorian…
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Cross Breed Dogs
Cross Breed Dogs – The Dog for the 21st Century As a London Dog walker covering Finchley and surrounding areas I am coming across new cross breeds every day. Some of these seem to be done for fashion and others have been done with a purpose (such as the pug as they are trying to…
Yorkshire Terrier
Characteristics and special needs of the Yorkshire Terrier Breed Small toy dog Life Expectancy Over 12 years old group Exercise Low so making them the ideal companion for an older person – Just 30 mins a day Grooming High Maintenance due to long coat sheds? Yes Home size Any suitable size and garden not…
Labrador
Know your Breed: Labrador A more sweet-natured dog it would be hard to find! The Labrador is the most even-tempered of dogs and, despite its size, can be the perfect house dog even with young children around. In fact, the whole family will enjoy the adventure, watching him grow from puppy to young dog to…
Dachshund
Characteristics and special needs of the Dachshund As is the case with so many terrier or hound types of dog, the Dachshund was originally a larger and more fearsome animal that was bred specially as a hunter of burrowing animals such as badgers, foxes and weasels. Its name is a good clue, “Dachs” being German…
King Charles spaniel
Characteristics and special needs of the King Charles spaniel Breed group Toy Size Small Life span 12 years and upwards Exercise Low with just an hour a day Grooming High Maintenance and needs grooming at least once a week Coat length Medium Coat sheds? Does not shed Home size Suitable for most homes including flats…
Tibetan Terrier
Characteristics of the Tibetan Terrier and how to look after them The Tibetan Terrier is a medium-sized dog originating from Tibet. It is not actually a terrier though, it was originally a herding dog but it acquired its name due to European travellers who first encountered it thinking that it resembled a terrier. It is…