Breed Profiles

The gentle giant we know today, the Great Dane, originated from Germany where they were also known as Boar Hound. As the name suggests, the Great Dane's large stature made them well [...]

The aristocratic Basenji is a small, elegant, gazelle-like dog originally used for hunting in central Africa. Personality and Temperament Renowned for the fact that they do not bark, the Basenji nevertheless is [...]

The Maltese has a colourful yet unconfirmed history and has played an important companion role throughout the world. Fondly described as the 'lady's jewel', the Maltese was a pet of the noble [...]

The Lhasa Apso has been based in Tibetan monasteries as an indoor sentinel for more than 2,000 years. Very wary of strangers, their job was to raise the alarm if any intruders [...]

Bullmastiffs, originally bred from English Mastiffs and English Bulldogs, were used to catch and hold down poachers in the forests of England during the 19th century. Although developed as a guard dog [...]