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The Bedlington Terrier has the heart of a lion, the attitude of a terrier and looks like a lamb! Don’t be deceived by this Terrier. They have a fragile lamb-like appearance – BUT underneath those cute little curls is a hardy little dog which has feistiness and affection in equal measures! The Bedlington Terrier enjoys being part of […]

The Beauceron dog breed is big, strong, powerful and loyal. The Beauceron dog breed comes from the short-haired variety of the French flatland sheepdogs that used to found throughout France. This is a well-built, muscular and solid dog, looking a bit like a cross between a Rottweiler and a German Shepherd. This makes it sound

The Beagle ~ Affectionate, Compact, Family dog. The Beagle dog breed is a favorite breed of friendly, affectionate and energetic family dogs. They are known primarily for their friendliness and small size, making them not at all aggressive, and great for people of all ages. Beagles are known as pack dogs, used to living and hunting in packs

A calm, confident and agile dog breed with an amazing scenting ability. The Bavarian Mountain Hound is a scent hound with an outstanding tracking performance – they can track a specific injured animal while ignoring scents from other animals of the same type. They have a very distinctive appearance, with a black head and long

Updated June 2022. The Basset Hound may just be one of the most placid, gentle dogs in the hound group, with a nose to scent only surpassed by the Bloodhound.  A friend to all, but they need a tolerant owner who doesn’t mind a little drool, smell, and shedding.  This breed tends to be less

A medium sized dog, the Basset Artesien Normand is intelligent and amiable. This dog breed originated in France, and is one of the 6 recognized French Basset breeds. The origins date back to the 1600s, but the modern day version that we recognize first appeared around 1850. At first there were 2 versions, one with

High-Spirited, Curious, Intelligent. The Basenji dog is a very unique breed for many different reasons, both physically, and emotionally. One of the most unique characteristics that stand out from the others is that the Basenji is a “barkless” breed. They do not bark like other breeds of dogs, but with this being said, they are not entirely silent. These

The Barbet Dog breed is Friendly, Bright and Cheerful The Barbet dog breed is also known as the French Water Dog. They are quite rare, and the first one to arrive in the UK was in 2001. This is a medium size dog with a dense curly coat from head (including a beard) to toe.

The Australian Shepherd is NOT a very laid-back, simple dog. BUT if you are ready to be the proud owner of an intelligent, affectionate dog who is equally as energetic as they are entertaining, this dog breed may, in fact, be the picture perfect pup for you. “Aussies” are overall very well-rounded, having a broad range

The Azawakh dog breed is a fast and graceful sight hound from Africa. The Azawakh is sometimes mistaken for the Sloughi or even a Greyhound, but this is a separate breed from the Southern Sahara/West Africa region. They are rare outside of their home country, although they DO exist in many countries of the world.