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Labrador 2 year old, neutered female, purchase price £250
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| Halifax Insurance Extra |
£241.22 |
| Animal Friends Superior |
£314.28 |
| Asda Superior |
£261.67 |
| Petplan Budget |
£279.60 |
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£220.71 |
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July 26, 2010
Breed History – This French breed of dog takes its name from the region of the same name in Northwest France and were first conceived in the 1800s, and first recognised as a breed in the early 1900s. Many people see the Brittany as a spaniel, although they hold many of the characteristics normally associated with setters and pointers. (more…)
July 19, 2010
Breed History – A large breed of dog originating from the Swiss Alps, the Bernese Mountain Dog were used by alpine herders to help protect their stock. Due to their sheer bulk, they were also used to pull carts and other laborious tasks. Nowadays they are considered more of a domestic pet than a working dog. (more…)
July 12, 2010
Breed History – This playful Cuban dog has links to the Bichon tree of canine, and as a dog is becoming increasingly popular worldwide. At the time of the Cuban Revolution, many Havanese were slaughtered, but a few managed to survive the slaughter and their owners took them across to America where they began to thrive once again. Since the 1970s they have begun to boom across the globe as their appeal widens. (more…)
July 5, 2010
Breed History – Everybody loves a Dachshund, and it is easy to see why. Their distinctive looks have gone a long way to making them one of the most popular breed of dogs today. Of German origin, their short legs and elongated shape have been developed over the years to aid them in burrowing when hunting rabbits and badgers. Interestingly enough, whilst their name is a German word, in that country that are typically known by the name Dackel or Teckel. (more…)
June 28, 2010
Breed History – An instantly recognisable breed of dog, Poodles are one of the canine world’s most elegant members, having won numerous dog shows over the years. Although known for being show dogs, the actual origins of the breed stem from being gun dogs – a role that they are sometimes still used for in this day and age. They are incredibly strong swimmers, and this originates from their capacity as a retriever when hunting game bird, although they are primarily a show dog they still retain hunting instincts. (more…)
June 21, 2010
Breed History – Taking its name from the Pomerania region of Central Europe, this small breed of dog has long been the lap dog of choice for upper-class owners worldwide. Possibly the most famous owner of a Pomeranian was Queen Victoria who has a particularly small Pomeranian as a pet. Subsequently, it soon became fashionable to breed smaller varieties of the dog and from there the breed’s popularity took off. (more…)
June 14, 2010
Breed History – An American breed of dog, the Boston Terrier was first conceived as a fighting dog in the 1870s by mixing English terriers with bulldogs. They were first accepted into the American Kennel Club in 1893 and after a very strong period of popularity in the 1920s, they have held their position to this day as one of the most popular dogs for Americans to own. (more…)
June 7, 2010
Breed History – As with the English Cocker and Springer Spaniels, the American Cocker Spaniel is a gun dog that is still used to this day when hunting game. Records show that the first ancestor of the modern day American Cocker Spaniel was brought to North America aboard a ship in 1620. A descendant of the English Cocker Spaniel, the American Cocker was given its own separate classification in the 1940s when it was obvious that the differences between the two dogs were enough to class it as a separate breed. (more…)
June 2, 2010
Breed History – Bred for hunting in the 19th century, the German Shorthaired Pointer is one of the country’s most famous canine exports. As well as hunting, the Pointer has also been used as a sled dog in parts of Scandinavia. Today it is both a working and family-orientated dog, happy in either capacity. (more…)
May 24, 2010
Breed History – First conceived as a herding dog, as their name suggests the Shetland Sheepdog (otherwise known as a Shettie) was used to protect sheep and over livestock in the Shetland Islands. As a breed, it was first officially recognised by the English Kennel Club in 1909, shortly followed by the American Kennel Club in 1911. (more…)
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