Category: Dog Breeds

It can sometimes be hard to distinguish between the adorable, squishy-faced Boston Terrier and French Bulldog. Beyond their cute, furry features, they share a lot of similarities and differences. Read our guide to learn more about these loveable dogs to choose your favourite. (If that’s even possible – we’re still undecided!) The Boston Terrier gets

Greyhounds and Whippets aren’t just similar breeds, they’re family! Whippets are actually direct descendants of the ancient Greyhound. These elegant and streamlined dogs are natural racers – you could say they have a need for speed. And it certainly shows – Greyhounds are the fastest dogs on the planet and Whippets aren’t too far behind.

The Alaskan Malamute and Siberian Husky are both strong dogs bred to sustain the extreme cold. Their wolfish appearances may look intimidating but in reality, their personalities are anything but. These two loveable, friendly and intelligent dog breeds are adored the world over—read on to learn how to tell the malamute from the husky.The Siberian

Don’t let their intimidating appearances fool you! The Siberian husky and German shepherd are both friendly, intelligent dogs and make wonderful family pets. Read on to discover more about their similarities and differences.The Siberian husky is one of the oldest dog breeds and it originates from the Chukchi, a tribe in Siberia. They were used

It can be hard to tell the difference between a pug and a French bulldog. Both breeds share a lot of similarities beyond their loveable, furry features. Read our guide to learn more about these family-friendly breeds and also about similar dogs like the Frenchie pug and puggle. You’ll become a bona fide expert (we

Get to know: the Italian Greyhound Dog Breed, History, Health, Characteristics23rd October 2016Bongiorno! You might think the Italian Greyhound looks like a teeny tiny Greyhound. And you’d be right. This dainty whippersnapper of a canine dates all the way back to ancient Egypt, though the breed was finessed by (you’ve guessed it) Italians. Romans, specifically.

Get to know: the Irish Setter Dog Breed, History, Health, Characteristics24th October 2016The Irish Setter is a sweetheart inside and out. If you choose to share your life with one, expect to be upstaged regularly by the extreme lustre of its bright chestnut-brown coat. (Seriously, we’re talking sunglasses-extreme.) This athletic breed will love you most

Get to know: the Hungarian Vizsla Dog Breed, History, Health, Characteristics25th October 2016Looking for a smart cookie of a pooch that’s quick to learn tricks? Fetch yourself a Hungarian Vizsla! This breed is a medium-sized dog that ticks the box and then some, with the added bonus of being loving, easy to groom and cute

Get to know: the Greyhound Dog Breed, History, Health, Characteristics26th October 2016Blink and you’ll miss it! The Greyhound is whip-smart and lightening fast. Really. Seriously fast. This dog can run at speeds of up to 45 miles per hour, making it one of the fastest animals on land. Greyhounds need serious bursts of exercise to

Get to know: the Great Dane Dog Breed, History, Health, Characteristics27th October 2016The Great Dane has no shortage of nicknames. From ‘Gentle Giant’ to ‘The Apollo of Dogs’, it’s safe to say this breed lives up to all of them. An imposing presence, sure, but never judge a book by its cover – The Great