Canine curiosities

The Belgian Shepherd Groenendael is the second most popular of the four Belgian Shepherds in existence, probably thanks to his beautiful black coat. He is undoubtedly a spectacular dog, a vision of elegance and distinction.

The Australian Kelpie, commonly known as the Kelpie, is a breed of dog that originated in Australia in the late 19th century. This breed was developed to meet the need for a hardy and adaptable sheepdog, capable of handling flocks of sheep in the varied and often harsh Australian conditions.

The German Shepherd Dog (German: Deutscher Schäferhund), also known as the German Shepherd, is a medium to large German Shepherd Dog breed. The breed is relatively new, having originated in 1899.

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a breed of small spaniel-type dog originating in England, with an active and lively temperament. Its main function has been as a companion pet, which is shown in paintings from the 16th century. Sweet, cheerful and sociable the Cavalier is little known but in this article we will talk about him. 

Whether it is a physical barrier in the environment or a psychological condition, assistance dogs are ready to help people overcome the limitations resulting from a disability. Anyone with a physical or psychological condition, which places a substantial limit on their lifestyle, can adopt an assistance dog.

The Australian Silky terrier is a small breed of dog of the terrier type. The breed was developed in Australia, although the ancestors of the dogs were from Britain. It is closely related to the Australian terrier and Yorkshire terrier. In North America the breed is simply called the Silky Terrier, while in its country of origin - as well as in the rest of the world - it is called the Australian Silky Terrier.

The Australian terrier is one of the smallest terriers. In Australia they needed a guard dog capable of withstanding the harsh conditions of the island. For this, they started with a crossbreeding of several British terrier breeds to achieve the characteristics of this particular dog.

The Löwchen (German for ‘little lion’) is a rare breed of dog; to date there are less than a hundred new registrations of these dogs each year. At one time, like the Portuguese Spaniel and the Havanese, it was recognised as the ‘least common dog’ in the world.