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Crossbreed under 1 year old, neutered male, purchase price £50
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| Pet Plan Budget |
£308.52 |
| PDSA 7000 |
£297.36 |
| Asda Superior |
£218.40 |
| Argos Platinum |
£189.72 |
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£130.56 |
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Data taken online 5th May 2011. Postcode used GU32 3QF Full comparison page >
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January 25, 2010
 Breed History – An old breed of dog, Bull Terriers were originally conceived in the mid-1800s to help control vermin levels and fight in blood sports. They were a cross between Bulldogs and English Terriers. Their popularity grew as the years past, and with it their once aggressive temperament was slowly replaced by a friendly, family-oriented personality. (more…)
January 15, 2010
Breed History – The weimaraner was originally conceived as a game dog, and was used in the 1800s to hunt a variety of large animals, including foxes, boars, deer and bears. Over the years, the breed has also been used to hunt smaller animals, including rabbits and vermin. Today, weimaraners are still used to hunt, although the vast majority are far more likely to be family pets than working dogs. (more…)
 Breed History – Originally from ancient China, Pugs are a very old breed of dog, whose popularity has spread over the world. They are notable for being associated with royalty of all colours and creeds, with many kings and queens selecting a pug as their dog of choice. (more…)
 Breed History – An ancient breed, whippets were originally conceived as a hunting dog, trained to chase down their prey at speed. When it comes to speed, as with their larger greyhound cousins, they are used in a wide variety of running sports, including lure coursing and track racing across the world. (more…)
 Breed History – French Mastiffs (otherwise known as Dogue de Bordeaux or Bordeaux Mastiff) are, like all mastiffs, strong and powerful dogs. A guard dog that was used to protect European noblemen and kings, they have also been utilised to protect livestock and even used to pull farmers carts in the past.
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 Breed History – Bichon Frise, for all intents and purposes, appear to be a larger version of the Maltese. Like its smaller counterpart Bichon Frise’s are known to have originated from the Mediterranean area. They spread thanks to Spanish and Italian sailors adopting them and introducing them to new continents and countries as they travelled around in the 1300s.
Henry III was one of the first owners who caused its popularity to surge, and this was later followed by Napoleon III. Since the 1800s it was most widely known as a circus dog, and was trained to perform tricks by street entertainers of the time.
The dog was first recognised in France in 1933 by the Societe Centrale Canine, and at the time TinTin featured a similar dog called Snowy. It wasn’t until some years later that the American Kennel Club recognised the breed in the 1970s. (more…)
 Breed History – Originally bred as a herding dog employed by farmers to help control their sheep and other livestock, the Border Collie can, appropriately enough, be traced back to the borders of Scotland, England and Wales. The Collie was first known to be mentioned at the tail end of the nineteenth century, and all stock can be traced back to one dog called Old Hemp. This father of all Border Collies was used for stud with many farmers, and it is from here that the breed became increasingly popular on farms across the world. Unlike many working dogs though, the Collie makes for an excellent pet, and will integrate well into a family, as its protective yet friendly nature will appeal to all.
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