At Redditch Dog Walking, we are committed to ensuring owners and potential owners are fully informed when it comes to selecting a breed of dog.
We’ve started a regular fact file on our Facebook page of different popular breeds in a bid to help people choose the right breed for their lifestyle . We will then be uploading them all here!
BOXER
↕️Size :- Large breed – stocky, muscular and powerful usually 25-30kg
🧘♀️Energy Level :- High Energy
🎾Exercise :- 1-2 hours a day
🛁Grooming :- Short haired, low maintenance
👴🏼Lifespan :- 10 years(ish)
🤪Personality :- Intelligent, playful, loyal
📢Barking :- Rarely
☀️Tolerance of heat – Low
👯♀️ Social/Attention Needs – High
👨🏻🎓Group :- Working, Guard and Search and Rescue
💞Perfect home – Boxers are social as social can be which makes them ideal for families who can commit to their training! They are perfect for families who have an outdoor lifestyle and would take them on daily walks and regular play dates! They are very loyal and will protect their family and home whilst at the same time they been one of the goofiest breeds going. Boxers are most likely to drool, snort and snore but if you can put up with that they will repay you in being your ultimate BFF, they will be by your side to constantly make you laugh by being the natural clowns they are
German Shepherd
↕️Size :- Large breed – muscular, lean and powerful usually 30-40kg
🧘♀️Energy Level :- Medium/High Energy
🎾Exercise :- 1-2 hours a day
🛁Grooming :- Double Coat, medium length, will moult heavily twice a year and will shed throughout the rest of the year
👴🏼Lifespan :- 10-12 years
🤪Personality :- Intelligent, courageous, loyal
📢Barking :- Low
☀️Tolerance of heat – Moderate
👯♀️ Social/Attention Needs – Moderate
👨🏻🎓Group :- Working and Herding
💞Perfect home – Very smart and easily trainable ,German shepherd’s are one of the top 10 most popular breeds. They are very active, need a lot of mental stimulation and training but their willingness to learn makes them the perfect companion for someone wanting to put the time and effort in with them! They are amazing family pets and fabulous with children, they will adore and guard their family with their life which often can make them weary of strangers. Due to the fact they are large and powerful and have tendencies towards guarding instincts, they aren’t a task for the faint hearted, but if you can devote the time and love to put in to this wonderful breed you won’t find a more courageous and loyal companion!
Rhodesian Ridgeback
↕️Size :- Large breed – stocky, muscular and powerful usually 36-41kg
🧘♀️Energy Level :- Medium-Low Energy
🎾Exercise :- 1 hour a day
🛁Grooming :- Short haired, low maintenance
👴🏼Lifespan :- 10 – 12years
🤪Personality :- Gentle, loyal, strong willed
📢Barking :- Rarely
☀️Tolerance of heat – High
👯♀️ Social/Attention Needs – Medium
👨🏻🎓Group :- Hunting, Guard and protection
💞Perfect home – Rhodesian Ridgebacks can have a threatening presence, mainly due to their size, fiercely loyal personality and instinct to be aloof with strangers. They are known for being amazing natural protectors and watchdogs over family and children; for this reason they make amazing family pets. They are confident and independent but love to play with other dogs. They require constant leadership else they may be inclined to push boundaries! Amazingly even though this breed is athletic they can get by with very little exercise. If allowed these dogs will sit by your side and lavish you with cuddles all day and entertain you with their charismatic ways they are the perfect addition to any family who are willing to do some training, who are looking for a large breed dog who doesn’t demand constant exercise.
Beagle
↕️Size :- Small- 8-12kgs
🧘♀️Energy Level :- Medium (can be very lazy!)
🎾Exercise :- 1 hour a day
🛁Grooming :- Short length, but moult A LOT
Lifespan :- 12-14years
🤪Personality :- Playful, cheeky, intelligent and gentle
📢Barking :- High
☀️Tolerance of heat – Good
👯♀️ Social/Attention Needs – High
👨🏻🎓Group :- Hounds
💞Perfect home:- Beagles are clever dogs that require a lot of attention and training to keep them stimulated. Though later in life beagles are renowned for being lazy, young beagles need to be constantly reminded who’s boss (you!)
Beagles need a secure garden, preferably with high fences due to their tendency to stray. As they are scent hounds, beagles will follow their nose no matter what. Recall training from a young age is imperative. They love to dig and bury things, saving chews and treats for a later date! Beagles are also howlers, and particularly like to bark at birds, squirrels and other animals which may invade the garden.
Beagles are very loving dogs, and love nothing more than a big cuddle and lots of attention. They’re not very good guard dogs because beagles are happy to see everyone! Beagles very loyal and clever dogs and are easy to train with any sort of food, but they can also be independent and stubborn so continuous training is important.
Dalmatian
Size :- Medium – muscular, sleek and lean on average 20-30kg
🧘♀️Energy Level :- High Energy
🎾Exercise :- 1-2 hours a day
🛁Grooming :- Short length, low maintenance but will shed
👴🏼Lifespan :- 12-14years
🤪Personality :- Hugh energy, playful and sensitive
📢Barking :- Low
☀️Tolerance of heat – Moderate
👯♀️ Social/Attention Needs – High
👨🏻🎓Group :- Working
💞Perfect home – Dalmatian’s are high energy dogs who need a lot of daily exercise and mental stimulation. They are very intelligent and easily trainable, they are said to have “excellent memories” and can be known to bear a grudge so try to stay on their good side 😉!
Dalmatian’s are fabulous family pets, they are great with children and very loyal to the ones they love although they can be weary of aloof with strangers. They love being in a family and thrive on human company and do not cope well with being left alone for long periods of time.
Sadly due to popular movies this beautiful breed is often over bred or bred poorly 💔which can result in nervous, highly strung dogs and in some cases deafness.
In short if you can offer a home with lots of cuddles, kisses, time and lots of daily walks, runs and playtime this spotty breed would make the most beautiful addition to any home 🐶.
French Bulldog
Size :- Small – Sturdy, Stocky and Compact 9-13KG
🧘♀️Energy Level :- Low Energy
🎾Exercise :- 30/60 Minutes per day
🛁Grooming :- Short length, low maintenance but will shed
👴🏼Lifespan :- 10-14years
🤪Personality :- Patient, Affectionate & Human oriented
📢Barking :- Rarely
☀️Tolerance of heat – Low
👯♀️ Social/Attention Needs – High
👨🏻🎓Group :- Companion Dog
💞Perfect home – The French Bulldog is an ideal choice fur baby for families that lead a quieter life. Frenchie are very happy lounging around and sleeping on the sofa. They require regular exercise to keep weight under control. They’re easy to train but can have a stubborn streak so it really pays to be patient and take training slowly.
Frenchies are known for their quiet nature and are therefore ideal for people living in flats or smaller houses as barking is unlikely to be an issue. This breed are very loyal and thrive in a family environment. This does however, mean they can be prone to separation anxiety.
Unfortunately, French Bulldogs do suffer from a number of health issues predominately surrounding their face. The most common being, as with a lot of other flat faced breeds, their airways.
A quiet but dog experiences family would suit this breed great. They are brilliant family dogs and thrive off attention.
Cocker Spaniel
Size :- Medium 11-14KG
🧘♀️Energy Level :- High Energy
🎾Exercise :- At least 1 hour per day
🛁Grooming :- High maintenance needed regular professional grooming
👴🏼Lifespan :- 12-15 Years
🤪Personality :- Lively, Adaptable and Friendly
📢Barking :- High
☀️Tolerance of heat – Moderate
👯♀️ Social/Attention Needs – High
👨🏻🎓Group :- Working/Gun Dog
💞Perfect home – The Cocker Spaniel is a dog that’s full of character and loyalty. Although the breed can be high maintenance with its need for professional grooming and high energy, they make great family dogs. An active outdoors family would suit a Cocker best. An outdoor area that’s fully secured is ideal. Being very eager to please makes them very easily trainable.
Recently the Cocker Spaniel has become very popular to cross breed with hypoallergenic breeds such as poodle. Both of these being very high energy and noisy dogs can lead to problems if they’re not given the correct training and exercise they require.
An active family home would suit this breed perfectly. With an extremely waggy tail and smiley face, they’re sure to win your heart. They’re good with children and love to play so, a family with some extra time would be ideal.
Jack Russell
↕️Size :- Small athletic 6-9KG
🧘♀️Energy Level :- High Energy
🎾Exercise :- 1 Hour per day minimum
🛁Grooming :- Low maintenance, will shed but no professional grooming required
👴🏼Lifespan :- 10-16 years
🤪Personality :- Intelligent, stubborn & fearless
📢Barking :- High
☀️Tolerance of heat – High
👯♀️ Social/Attention Needs – Moderate
👨🏻🎓Group :- Terrier
💞Perfect home – A Jack Russell would thrive in a family where they are the only pet. Families without children or older children best suit them due to their low tolerance of young children. They are a loving and affectionate dog but have a very high prey drive. This means they’re escape artists and a secure garden is essential.
Due to Jack Russel’s high intellect, they’re easily trainable but have a mind of their own so can get easily bored. They thrive on structure and routine but training sessions should be kept short and sweet to keep their attention.
An experiences active home would be perfect for this breed. Their loving, soft nature makes them perfect cuddle companions.
Pomeranian
↕️Size :- Small mostly fluff 1-4KG
🧘♀️Energy Level :- Medium Energy
🎾Exercise :- 30 Minutes per day
🛁Grooming :- require regular grooming at home and professional. Will also shed
👴🏼Lifespan :- 12-16 years
🤪Personality :- Friendly, Playful & Social
📢Barking :- High
☀️Tolerance of heat – Low
👯♀️ Social/Attention Needs – High
👨🏻🎓Group :- Toy
💞Perfect home – Pomeranians are a perfect choice for a family who do not have a lot of space. They’re very small and don’t require a lot of exercise. Due to their fluffy coat, they are high maintance needing regular brushing at home as well as regular professional grooming.
This breed aren’t the easiest to train and quite often have trouble with toilet training especially. They’re very playful and energetic but only in small spirts. Pomeranians require lots of attention and thrive off both, human and other dog company.
The perfect home for this lap dog would be a quiet family who enjoy to play and cuddle.
Border Collie
↕️Size :- Medium 14-19KG
🧘♀️Energy Level :- High Energy
🎾Exercise :- at least 1 hour per day
🛁Grooming :- require regular grooming with moderate shedding
👴🏼Lifespan :- 12+ years
🤪Personality :- Intelligent, Energetic, Playful
📢Barking :- High
☀️Tolerance of heat – Moderate
👯♀️ Social/Attention Needs – High
👨🏻🎓Group :- Working
💞Perfect home – The border collie is an energetic and playful breed that needs a home who can give them the attention and exercise they need.
They are very loyal and inquisitive dogs and will fit well into an active family life with the time and energy to play with and train them. A Border Collie will feel most at home in a vast space, preferably with a large and secure garden/outdoor area.
Golden Retriever
↕️Size :- Medium 25-34KG
🧘♀️Energy Level :- High
🎾Exercise :- at least 1 hour per day
🛁Grooming :- require regular grooming with high shedding
👴🏼Lifespan :- 10 – 12 years
🤪Personality :- Intelligent, Friendly, Reliable
📢Barking :- Moderate
☀️Tolerance of heat – Moderate
👯♀️ Social/Attention Needs – High
👨🏻🎓Group :- Working
💞Perfect home – The Golden Retriever is an intelligent and playful breed that needs a home who can give them the attention, love and exercise they need. They can be easy to train and are very social dogs.
As they are very social dogs, they would thrive in a family environment where they will have the attention they need. They are calm dogs but need good exercise so a secure garden would be perfect.