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With summer being peak pet adoption season, you may be thinking of introducing a new four-legged family member to your family. From breed-specific health conditions to grooming and exercise needs, adopting a new pooch is a long-term commitment so it’s important to do your homework. In this guide, we review some of the factors pet…
Introduction & History OES (OES) emerged in England in the mid-1700s linked to ancient herders. In England in the 18th century, tax exemptions was granted to drover dogs, which helped drive the herds to markets. This is where the nickname “bobtails” was created, as working dogs had their tails docked or bobbed to denote this…
Rhodesian Ridgeback’s are gregarious with a quiet, gentle temperament and is an excellent companion.
Introduction & History The Rhodesian Ridgeback, often referred to as the African Lion Hound, is a native of South Africa. The first European settlers in Africa encountered Khoikhoi peoples, who had dogs with an unusual characteristic: a ridge of hair along the spine. Though the breed was made famous in its native Africa for its…
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 Developed in the 19th century in response to the increase popularity of shooting birds for sport and the need to have those birds retrieved once they hit the ground. St. John’s water dogs from Newfoundland, water spaniels and possible collies were all used to develop the flat coated retriever. They also had…
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!
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…