Appearance: The Maltese is a silky, white, straight coated toy that reaches 20-25cm tall and up to 3kg in weight at adulthood. (2)
History: This is an ancient toy breed that has existed for over two thousand years, it is unclear the location they originated with some suggesting The Isle of Malta as the name suggests, some believe Italy and others from China due to similarities with other small Asian dogs. They became popular in ancient Rome, Greece and Egypt, later the 15th-century French nobles and 16th-century British royalty. The modern Maltese was developed by English breeders who also created new breeds with them. They were imported into the U.S in the late 1800s. (2)
Exercise: Minimal exercise is required to keep them fit, although …show more content…
They cannot tolerate extreme weather especially the cold so they must be kept indoors the majority of the time, preferably with someone who is home often as they can have separation anxiety. An owner who also has the time and patience to properly groom their long hair, preventing tear stains as well as cleaning/plucking their ears each week. (2,6)
Appearance: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a short-legged working dog with a fox-like face and docked tail that reaches 25-30cm and weighs no more than 14kg at adulthood (4)
History: According to legend Corgis were ridden by fairies when a couple of puppies were gifted to a family who grew to become companions and care for the family’s cattle. As their name suggests they originated in Pembrokeshire Wales, possibly descended from Vallhunds in the 9th or 10th century. Corgis were first recognised as a breed in the 1920’s and 15 years later differentiated from the similar Cardigan Welsh Corgi by both the UK and American Kennel Clubs. Most well known as being popular with the queen since her father gave her one when she was around six years old, she still breeds them to this day. (4)
Exercise: As a working dog Pembroke Welsh Corgis require a decent amount of exercise such as walking especially if they live in a small home. …show more content…
They are fairly social and require human companionship and inclusion; especially as puppies, they will need proper socialization. They need extra care in brushing as they may shed a great deal during the changing of the seasons, also needed is teeth brushing, nail trimming and ear cleaning. Their diets may need to be carefully controlled as well as they are likely to overeat if given the chance. (4,7)
Appearance: The Shiba Inu is a red Japanese utility dog with a fox or teddy bear-like appearance and curled tail that reaches 33-43cm and weighs 8-10kg at adulthood
History: The Shiba Inu originated in Japan and is the smallest of five other Japanese breeds. They were used in hunting to flush out small animals from brushwood which they may have been named after, that or the old word for small. The breed was almost wiped out during WW2, they were saved by being crossbred to what we now recognize as a modern Shiba Inu, and were accepted as a breed by the Japanese Kennel Club in 1948.
Exercise: They are active dogs and require space such as a backyard to run around as well as regular
History: This is an ancient toy breed that has existed for over two thousand years, it is unclear the location they originated with some suggesting The Isle of Malta as the name suggests, some believe Italy and others from China due to similarities with other small Asian dogs. They became popular in ancient Rome, Greece and Egypt, later the 15th-century French nobles and 16th-century British royalty. The modern Maltese was developed by English breeders who also created new breeds with them. They were imported into the U.S in the late 1800s. (2)
Exercise: Minimal exercise is required to keep them fit, although …show more content…
They cannot tolerate extreme weather especially the cold so they must be kept indoors the majority of the time, preferably with someone who is home often as they can have separation anxiety. An owner who also has the time and patience to properly groom their long hair, preventing tear stains as well as cleaning/plucking their ears each week. (2,6)
Appearance: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a short-legged working dog with a fox-like face and docked tail that reaches 25-30cm and weighs no more than 14kg at adulthood (4)
History: According to legend Corgis were ridden by fairies when a couple of puppies were gifted to a family who grew to become companions and care for the family’s cattle. As their name suggests they originated in Pembrokeshire Wales, possibly descended from Vallhunds in the 9th or 10th century. Corgis were first recognised as a breed in the 1920’s and 15 years later differentiated from the similar Cardigan Welsh Corgi by both the UK and American Kennel Clubs. Most well known as being popular with the queen since her father gave her one when she was around six years old, she still breeds them to this day. (4)
Exercise: As a working dog Pembroke Welsh Corgis require a decent amount of exercise such as walking especially if they live in a small home. …show more content…
They are fairly social and require human companionship and inclusion; especially as puppies, they will need proper socialization. They need extra care in brushing as they may shed a great deal during the changing of the seasons, also needed is teeth brushing, nail trimming and ear cleaning. Their diets may need to be carefully controlled as well as they are likely to overeat if given the chance. (4,7)
Appearance: The Shiba Inu is a red Japanese utility dog with a fox or teddy bear-like appearance and curled tail that reaches 33-43cm and weighs 8-10kg at adulthood
History: The Shiba Inu originated in Japan and is the smallest of five other Japanese breeds. They were used in hunting to flush out small animals from brushwood which they may have been named after, that or the old word for small. The breed was almost wiped out during WW2, they were saved by being crossbred to what we now recognize as a modern Shiba Inu, and were accepted as a breed by the Japanese Kennel Club in 1948.
Exercise: They are active dogs and require space such as a backyard to run around as well as regular