Facts Care and exercise A true herding dog, the Welsh Corgi Pembroke is by nature very active and likes to be kept busy, so a couple of good exercise sessions a day, whether walking or play, are recommended. This is a very intelligent little dog and responds well to training. The dense, fairly short coat […]
Facts Care and exercise The Field Spaniel is a small-medium sized dog with no exaggerations and has no special care requirements other than normal exercise, ideally including retrieving games. Coat maintenance consists of regular (preferably, but not essentially, daily) brushing, bathing as required, and trimming of feathering for neatness. Hair between the toes should be […]
Facts It’s no wonder this gorgeous breed is winning the praise of thousands across the globe. Lauren Nethercote discovers the wonderful King Charles Spaniel that has heads turning and hearts melting. The oldest English breed in the Toy group, the King Charles Spaniel carries the Kings name by royal request. King Charles II of England […]
Melanie Hearst speaks to experts about skin cancer in dogs, and what prevention and treatment options are available to fight the deadly disease. Just like us, dogs are susceptible to skin cancers from the genetically linked type to those caused by too much sun. Though the research on the incidence of dog cancer is not […]
Facts Care and exercise Coat care and maintenance obviously take more time and effort for the long-coated varieties than the others, requiring a couple of thorough grooming sessions a week and more during shedding. The short-coated Malinois also needs brushing twice a week, but the job is done much more quickly, with the coarse, wiry […]
Without proper dental care, up to 80 per cent of dogs will show signs of oral disease by the age of three. But with the help of their owners, dogs can have healthy teeth and gums throughout their lives. Eliza Tickle reports on dental care for dogs. Strong, healthy teeth are vital to your dogs […]
Facts Personality: Active, alert, friendly and intelligent breed. Both Rough and Smooth Collies need regular physical and mental stimulation to ensure they grow into happy and healthy adult dogs. Suitablity: People who accept them as part of the household and have the time to train their dog. Collies enjoy spending time with their family and […]
Find out some interesting Border Collie facts and the origin of this working dog breed. Facts Personality: Border Collies are highly intelligent, learn quickly and thrive on activity and attention. Their working genes make them hardy and energetic, and they are always up for a game or two, or three! They may be standoffish with […]
Facts Personality: This people-loving breed is easy to fall head-over-heels in love with due to its beautiful temperament and love without reservation loyalty. It is the perfect family pet and is full of life and warmth. However, the Golden needs to be taken in as part of the family. Suitability: The Golden is perfect for […]
Facts Care and exercise The powder-puff variety, which can occur in the same litter as the baldy, requires daily grooming to prevent mats and tangles, but it is not a heavy coat and on such a small dog this is not a difficult task. The hairless needs only about 30 seconds brushing its five lots […]
