The remarkable German Spitz has a smile worth a million dollars and the personality to match. By Dr Rob Zammit. Like the Poodle, Schnauzer and Dachshund, the German Spitz comes in more than one size. There is the Klein, between 23-29cm, and the Mittel, 30-38cm. It’s believed the German Spitz descended from Samoyed-type dogs which […]
Here are the latest doggy products the DOGSLife team has gone barking mad for. Emmi-pet It’s a fact: by the age of about two years, 80 per cent of dogs show their first symptoms of dental disorders. Keep your pet’s chompers in the very best shape you can using Emmi-pet. This fabulous product offers motion- […]
You don’t have to take your dog to a professional groomer to keep him looking his best. Tim Falk investigates the grooming jobs you can easily do at home. When you decide to get a dog, you agree to take on a range of responsibilities to ensure that your pooch has a healthy and […]
Get your pet looking his best with the Dirty Dog Grooming Mitt, created by the team at Dog Gone Smart. This fabulous one-size-fits-all glove is perfect for use on short or long haired pets. The gentle rubber nubs trap and remove excess hair while brushing out tangled fur and, thanks to the fact that the […]
Originating in England, local hunters developed a need for a small, agile dog capable of chasing foxes from their dens.
Once the dog of emperors and kings, today the regal Pekingese is an affectionate and loving pet. Laura Greaves reports. Facts Pekingese Personality: Though they can be stubborn and jealous, Pekingese are devoted one-person dogs, and are very affectionate with those they respect. They are intelligent, are relatively easy to train and, if properly socialised, […]
The Samoyed is an affectionate and loyal dog to the family that thrives on outdoor physical activity. Facts Personality: Brains, looks and personality, the Samoyed has it all. It is an affectionate and loyal breed and needs to be part of the family, not left out in the yard on its own. Suitable for: The […]
Poodle breeds have good temperament, are intelligent and are great pets for allergy sufferers. Facts Temperament: Good temperament. Extremely intelligent and likes to please owner so will quickly pick up commands. Needs challenges and gets bored easily if not given agility or obedience exercises. Loves human company. Great house dogs despite large size but need […]
The Bullmastiff is an alert, loyal and intelligent companion, that loves to jump over fences! Facts Personality: High spirited, very good temperament, level-headed attitude, alert, faithful, docile, intelligent, territorial, likes to lay about and can be stubborn. Backyard requirements: Normal-sized backyard with a sturdy fence, preferably 5’6″ as they have been known to jump over […]
A cheerful and affectionate breed, the Japanese Spitz is known for its loyalty and devotion. The Japanese Spitz is a relatively new breed and was only introduced to the UK and Ireland in 1976. Their origins are quite obscure, but they are known to have originated from the far north of America and were bred […]
