Dog breeds

The Pug is a small sturdy dog that is adaptable and who can live anywhere. They are easy to maintain, as long as you give them a good brush and a proper face wipe in-between the wrinkles. Pugs are exceptionally affectionate and very sociable by nature. Pugs are very playful and clownish and don’t need a lot of exercise. Just be sure to keep them cool. Pugs are extremely loyal and make a great family pet. Read more about this fantastic little breed:

Portuguese Water Dogs can be good pets in South Africa if you have a very active lifestyle and love running, swimming etc. The Portuguese Water Dog is a loyal, loving dog that makes a wonderful family companion. Portuguese Water Dogs are wonderful with children, get along well with other dogs, and can be socialised to tolerate cats. Portuguese Water Dogs are smart and need firm, consistent training.

Are you an outdoor person who loves cats? Meet the Pixie Bob cat – the perfect cat to take with on road trips and who loves going on walks with a harness. This breed even loves water, so a boat ride is no worries to them. If you are considering getting this very unique breed, make sure you have a lot of love to give:

The Wire-haired Fox Terrier is the most intense, energetic, curious and impulsive of all terrier breeds. The Wire-haired Fox Terrier loves to play ball and run around. You will seldom see them walking if they have a choice to run. Keep them on a leash as their curiosity and independence can take over and they might run off to explore and never come back.

The noble, good looking and proud German Shepherd has a lot to offer in terms of loyalty. This dog was bred to constantly protect, and is eager to please, love a family and be loved at the same time. They are extremely obedient, but can also be quite goofy. Read more about this amazing breed

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel loves sitting on laps and giving lots of kisses. They are the perfect breed for dog loving people and fit in just about any family, including the sporty ones. They also love being trained and to please their human. Read more about this amazing melt-your-heart dog breed.

Mutts, mixed breeds, mongrels, mish-mash – the name says it all: these dogs are lucky-packet mixtures of various dog breeds. Gone are the days when there was honour only in purebred dogs. Read about why mutts are awesome and you should get one.

Here is a dog that has just about everything in one small package! The miniature schnauzer is a temperamental, affectionate, extroverted, intelligent and humorous little dog. It’s guaranteed that you will never be bored. Read more about this gorgeous mustached dog:

Adorable sweet little French Bulldogs are loved by so many and it’s not difficult to see why. Their bat-wing ears, flat faces and short little bodies might look odd, but they have a very unique appeal to them. The Frenchie loves to be loved and if you have a lot of love to give, a Frenchie is the way to go! Read more about this compact little, people-loving munchkin!