An overview of different dog breeds

• Bulldog

• German shepherd

• Husky

• Staffordshire bull terrier

• Cavalier KingCharles spaniel

• Labrador

• Cocker spaniel

Different Dog Breeds

Bulldog

Whilst bulldogs are thought by some to make loving and loyal pets who are courageous, strong and powerful, in truth this can vary greatly between individual bulldogs.

German shepherd

German shepherds are often portrayed as military or police dogs in films. But we’ve seen firsthand how German shepherd puppies, like any breed, can grow into intelligent, loving dogs if given the right training and socialisation.

Husky

The Siberian husky (also known as the Arctic husky) is thought to originate from East Siberia, where puppies were bred to become long-distance sled-hauling dogs by the Chukchi. The character of a husky is very much depend on the upbringing of each puppy. Every husky is an individual and should be treated as such.

Cavalier King Charles spaniels

Throughout history cavalier King Charles spaniels have been sought out because of their close association with royalty and wealth. The personality of a cavalier King Charles spaniel has as much to do with its upbringing as its parentage.

Labrador

Labrador retrievers were traditionally, and still are, used as a type of gun dog. Labrador puppies have acquired a reputation for being a good all round dog. Whilst this is true in many cases, as with all dogs, we believe much of a Labrador puppy's temperament is related to the individual Lab, not the Labrador's breed.

Cocker spaniel

It's thought that originally called ‘cocking spaniels’ cocker spaniels gained their name from flushing woodcock for hunters - their small size made cocker spaniels ideal for scaring ground-dwelling birds out of the hedgerows.Today the cocker spaniel has gained a reputation for being easy to train, eager to please and always happy.

Staffordshire bull terrier

Staffordshire bull terriers can be wonderful dogs who have made loving family pets through many decades as they are mainly well behaved, affectionate and playful.

For more information visit RSPCA