Thus, the breed became known as the Cairn terrier ... The poodle may be thought of as a fancy, snooty dog today, but it ...

Mixed-breed dogs have always been around, but these “designer dog” breeds differ in that the parents are deliberately chosen ...

Dogs come in all shapes and sizes - but this crossbreed has become hugely popular in the UK for five major reasons.

The tiny Havanese is a bichon-type dog renowned for being a gentle soul and they were bred specifically to bond with humans.

After its greeting, the dog may walk off and watch with cool vigilance ... The club said it has gotten some inquiries, but no doodle or other designer breed fanciers have formally begun the often ...

She suggested that owners should instead choose a "mixed breed" or a pet without extreme ... which educated them on the impacts of designer breeding on dog welfare..

At the other end of the scale, the least attractive dog breeds are the Shih Tzu ... thin legs give it a fancy, high stepping gait. Despite being small, cute and compact, the Norfolk Terrier ...

Labradors, French Bulldogs and Cocker Spaniels are among the UK's most popular dogs, however, there are dozens of lesser-known breeds at risk of going extinct.

Mixed-breed dogs have always been around, but these “designer dog” breeds differ in that the parents are deliberately chosen and bred to produce certain characteristics in their offspring.