A sporting dog breed, the German Shorthaired Pointer is a versatile animal that hunts a range of game, retrieves from water or on land, and is a loving, loyal companion. He has a beautiful, low-maintenance coat but needs plenty of energetic exercise. Anyone providing him with the physical and mental stimulation he yearns for will have a faithful, loving friend for life.
If you're trying to decide whether you want to add a greyhound to your family, you're bound to have questions, and one of the more common ones is probably how long do greyhounds live.
If you're asking about full-size greyhounds, the answer is usually between 10 and 14 years. But there are a few other things you need to know about the lifespan of greyhounds.
Irish Terriers are one of the oldest breeds of terriers, so it’s only fitting that they are also the living embodiment of the breed class. If you’ve ever heard that terriers are supposed to be scrappy, quick-witted, and basically fearless, then the Irish Terrier certainly won’t disappoint.
This is one of the larger terrier breeds, and while it’s full of spunk and curiosity, it also tends to be difficult to integrate with other pets, is not particularly stranger-friendly, and is somewhat harder to train. Don’t let that discourage you, though, because they’ve also got relatively low exercise needs, and they tend to be almost polite when inside the house. Perfect for families with smaller homes where bouncy pets might not work!
Originally, Bulldogs were used by farmers to drive cattle to market, and also to compete in a grisly sport called bull baiting. Unlike their ancestors, Bulldogs of today are gentle, playful creatures who love being with children. They are not very active dogs at all and are more than happy to take a short walk every day and spend a lot of their time sleeping.
Boxers are, simply put, fun made dog. They’re bouncy, they’re slobbery, they’re silly, and they make good family dogs. They are strong, though, and they can be quite clumsy, so be sure that you’re ready to put in the work to make this marvellously muscly dog part of your pack!
Boxers are strong but gentle. They’re great playmates, get along well with other dogs and pets if socialized properly, and are great with kids (although their natural exuberance can bounce smaller kids right off their feet, so exercise caution!)
They’re not particularly great at being watchdogs because they are naturally so friendly, but because of their smooth coats, they are great for people who don’t have a lot of time for grooming.