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…

Golden Retriever Temperament & Size Golden Retrievers are considered large-sized dogs. They are particularly appreciated for their kind and friendly temperament. They tend to form strong bonds with their owners and can often be protective of family members. Golden Retriever Life Span & Health Problems Golden Retrievers boast a lifespan averaging 11 to 12 years.…

Labradoodle Temperament & Size As with most crossbreeds, it is quite difficult to consistently predict temperamental characteristics of puppies, or other things such as consistent size or fur type. However, there are some traits in their appearance and character that seem to occur frequently. They normally have a low-shedding coat with either a fleece-like or wooly…

Afghan Hound Temperament & Size This tall breed dog has a fine, single layer coat which protected them against temperature extremes in their native land. Their coat is high maintenance and requires regular grooming. An extremely speedy and agile runner, the Afghan is a sighthound, which means it hunts by sight. These dogs have a…

Airedale Terrier Temperament & Size The largest of all terriers, they have a dense wiry coat which is mostly black and tan, with occasional white hairs. This requires regular brushing and clipping. Due to their outgoing, non-aggressive and friendly nature and athletic build they are suitable pets for active people and families. These dogs are…

Alaskan Malamute Temperament & Size This large dog has a thickly furred double coat that can be seen in a variety of colours including grey, black & white, sable (red undercoat with dark grey outer coat) or red. Comparisons are often made between the Malamute and the Siberian Husky, Alaskan Husky, or the Alaskan Klee…

Australian Cattle Dog Temperament & Size Medium sized dogs with a short double coat in a variety of colours including red speckled, blue, blue-mottled or blue speckled. Distinctive features include the mask and Bentley’s mark. The mask consists of a black or red patch around one or both eyes and Bentley’s mark appears as a…

Australian Shepherd Temperament & Size These medium sized dogs have a thick weather resistant coat found in colours including blue merle, black, red merle and red. They are renowned for their distinctive eyes which may be any shade of brown or blue.  They may have two different coloured eyes which tends to be linked to…