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Recognised as a separate show breed in 1892, prior to which it had been included as a variety of Cocker Spaniel, the Field Spaniel was so badly served by breeders that up until the 1960's it had little or no working dog abilities left. The breed was rescued by the introduction of Cocker and Springer blood to rejuvenate the breed and it has now returned to a decent level of performance. Its primary role was as a game retriever for hunters.

The average life expectancy for a Field Spaniel is 12 to 14 years, with a weight range of 35-50lbs and standing between 20" and 24" at the shoulder. 

The native herding dog of the Sami people who inhabit the northern area of Scandinavia, the Finnish Lapphund's primary role was to round up and protect the reindeer herds. Historically, the origins of the breed are thought to be the merging of Spitz-like dogs from the north and working stock from more southern areas.

The average life expectancy for a Finnish Lapphund is 10 to 12 years, with a weight range of 40-50lbs and standing between 18" and 22" at the shoulder. 

Ancestors of this breed are thought to have arrived with the first settlers who pre-date the modern day Finnish population. Their primary role was as a hunting and watch dog, alerting the hunter to the location of game and to the approach of predators or strangers. As a working breed it thrives on exercise and activity, but remains an ideal companion dog.

The average life expectancy for a Finnish Spitz is 12 to 14 years, with a weight range of 30-40lbs and standing between 15" and 20" at the shoulder. 

Originating in Great Britain from the beginning of the 19th Century, the Flat Coated Retriever is thought to be the result of crossing the Newfoundland with other Setter breeds. Prior to the advent of the Labrador and Golden Retriever breeds, the Flat Coated Retriever was the foremost dog of its type, favoured by gamekeepers and landowners throughout Britain. Its primary role was to flush and retrieve game from land and water.

The average life expectancy for a Flat Coated Retriever  is 12 to 14 years, with a weight range of 60-80lbs and standing between 20" and 24" at the shoulder. 

The Smooth Fox Terrier is thought to originate from the Cheshire and Shropshire areas of northern England and is a mix of local Terrier and Beagle bloodlines. Legend has it that the breed was initially developed for use in horse stables to exterminate vermin. As the name implies, they were also used to drive foxes from their lair for hunters. Early breeders would mix and match the two breeds of Fox Terrier to produce good working stock The Smooth Fox Terrier was officially recognised in its own right in 1876.

The average life expectancy for a Smooth Fox Terrier is 12 to 14 years, with a weight range of 15-20lbs and standing between 14" and 16" at the shoulder. 

The Wire Haired Fox Terrier is thought to originate from the Cheshire and Shropshire areas of northern England and is a mix of local Terrier and Beagle bloodlines. Legend has it that the breed was initially developed for use in horse stables to exterminate vermin. As the name implies, they were also used to drive foxes from their lair for hunters. Early breeders would mix and match the two breeds of Fox Terrier to produce good working stock The Wire Fox Terrier is far more popular than its Smooth relative, but did not become a regular show dog until some 20 years after its cousin.

The average life expectancy for a Wire Haired Fox Terrier is 12 to 14 years, with a weight range of 15-20lbs and standing between 14" and 16" at the shoulder.  

Thought to have its origins with imported English Bulldogs from the middle of the 19th Century, which were then crossed with native French terrier breeds to produce a much smaller hybrid. Its primary role was to exterminate vermin, but also found favour as a companion. 

The average life expectancy for a French Bulldog is 10 to 12 years, with a weight range of 22-28lbs and standing between 10" and 14" at the shoulder.