The name ‘Labradoodle’ is given to a cross between a Poodle and Labrador (so is not a breed in the accepted sense). This is usually a Standard Poodle but smaller Poodles are sometimes used to breed a smaller dog. Generally Labradoodles are largish dogs. The offspring of such a mating is known as an F1 cross … Continue reading “Labradoodle”
The name ‘Cavapoo’ is given to a cross between a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a Miniature Poodle (it is not a breed in the accepted sense). It is a small (but not a toy) dog and will have a variety of coat types and colour. The offspring of such parents is known as an … Continue reading “Cavapoo”
The name ‘Cockapoo’ is given to a cross between a Poodle and Cocker Spaniel (so is not a breed in the accepted sense). This may be an English or American Cocker Spaniel, or working Cocker Spaniel, with a Miniature Poodle. The appearance and size of a Cockapoo will depend on which two breeds are used. … Continue reading “Cockapoo”
(Conformation means physical size, shape and appearance of a dog) Musculoskeletal These include the consequences of large or small body size, or small or large head size. Large breeds, for example Wolfhound, are predisposed to disorders resulting from increased body size or faster rate of growth. A faster growth rate requires faster bone growth. An … Continue reading “Conformation-related Welfare Problems”
Please select a breed: Please do not buy a flat-faced dog. A Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Alaskan Malamute American Cocker Spaniel Australian Cattle Dog Australian Shepherd Australian Silky Terrier B Basenji Basset Hound Basset Griffon Vendeen (Grand) Bassett Griffon Vendeen (Petit) Beagle Bearded Collie Beauceron Bedlington Terrier Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois) Belgian Shepherd Dog … Continue reading “Breed Health Information”