Dogs

With the proverbial Dachshund look, they flatter themselves behind their floppy ears and adorable look. The Dachshund has long since ceased to be an excellent companion for hunters and has since established itself as a popular pedigree dog. They are now classic among domestic dog breeds. The hunter’s best friend The Dachshund is a typical German dog breed and was bred for hunting back in the Middle Ages. With its short legs and elongated body, it was able to penetrate the hardest places to reach, while their droopy ears helped to protect their ear canals. Despite originating in Germany, they...

There are short haired (Smooth Collies) and long haired (Rough Collies) versions of the same breed. However, thanks to the media influence of the TV dog Lassie, the long haired version of the gentle herding dog has become more widely known and recognised. Apart from the length of their fur, the two types do not differ significantly. Among sheep Collies are real scots, whose ancestors were brought to the British Isles by the Romans. Collies with a responsible job already existed in Scotland in the 13th Century: as excellent herding dogs, they helped direct the large flocks of sheep. Visually,...

Small but powerful! The Mexican Chihuahua is the smallest dog breed in the world, with their size coming in at anywhere between 12 and 25cm shoulder height. With a maximum of 3kg they are also incredibly light and easy to hold. However, despite many people doing so, they should not be carried in a handbag, the mini dog wants action that corresponds to its southern temperament. Mysterious origin The origin of the Chihuahua lies in the fog of the past. The breeding of very small dogs as sacrificial and food animals is said to have existed with the Toltecs, a...

Often seen as incredibly macho, in the past Boxers were seen as bad-tempered with a drooling bite. However, in recent years people have come to realise that this is completely wrong and they are now being valued for their actual qualities. As a friendly, easy-going family dog with a special connection to children. If you are looking for a pedigree dog that is going to walk in and become a member of your family instantly, while looking after your children then the boxer dog is the perfect candidate for this. From hunting dog to family favourite Ancestors of the German...

As a workaholic among dogs, the Border Collie absolutely needs a task to stay busy or else they will go looking for one. If underutilised, the Border Collie can be known to take up reckless tasks that can end up getting them or their owners hurt, due to their need to stay busy. But if this intelligent dog has enough to stay busy with, he is a great buddy who will give you a lot of pleasure. A real winner In the 1870s, herding dog competitions arose in rural England, the local shepherds were inspired by the competitions and attached...