Name Korthals Griffon – Gundog Size Medium Grooming Medium Training Easy to Moderate Exercise Daily / 1 hour+ play Origins Holland Germany France Or even Griffon d’arrêt à poil dur Korthals for our French & French Canadian friends – Confused? Well, wait till you read about its origin; there are three countries in contention for…
Name Korean Jindo – Utility Size Medium Grooming Weekly Training Slightly Challenging Exercise Daily / 1 hour + Origins Korea Looking for a friend for life? Then a Jindo is one to consider. These medium size dogs tend to bond strongly with their owner and they are renowned for their loyalty and protective nature. Originally…
Name Lancashire Heeler Size Small Grooming Easy Training Moderate Exercise Daily Origins England No one is sure how the Lancashire Heeler came into being, however it is thought to have come from the Welsh Corgi and its historic use was as a drovers dog. Its small and agile build was a boon when helping…
NameLakeland TerrierSizeCompactGroomingEasyTrainingModerateExerciseAt Least DailyOriginsEngland The Lakeland Terrier or “Lakie” as they are more affectionately known originates not surprisingly from the English Lake District where they were employed as practical working dogs. Originally, they would be used to kill foxes and although many are still used for this purpose, you are more likely to encounter one…
NameLagotto RomagnoloSizeMediumGrooming DifficultTrainingEasyExerciseAt Least DailyOriginsItaly The curly-coated Lagotto Romagnolo is a rather striking animal and for the more outdoor orientate person are a great choice of dog. Originating from Italy, they were originally bred for hunting waterfowl in the marshlands where their thick waterproof coat was ideal protection from the harsh working conditions. They have been…