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One of three distinct Pointer varieties which have originated in their native land of Germany, but owe much of their looks, temperament and abilities to foreign bloodlines. The German Long Haired Pointer is  derived from native stock crossed with Irish and Gordon Setter bloodlines as well as other long haired bird dogs. The breed was first exhibited in Germany in 1879

The average life expectancy for a German Long Haired Pointer is 12 to 14 years, with a weight range of 60-70lbs and standing between 23" and 26" at the shoulder. 

The modern day German Shepherd dates from around the end of the 19th Century and was the result of a breeding program undertaken by Max von Stephanitz. It is thought that the ancestors of the breed have existed for hundreds of years and are common to the related Dutch and Belgian Shepherd dogs. The GSD is the worlds most numerous breed of dog and because of this popularity has been subject to indiscriminate and unscrupulous breeding programs. Consequently some bloodlines are more prone to a number of health problems than others. Their primary role was as a herding and security dog.

The average life expectancy for a German Shepherd Dog is 12 to 14 years, with a weight range of 75-95lbs and standing between 22" and 26" at the shoulder. 

One of three distinct Pointer varieties which have originated in their native land of Germany, but owe much of their looks, temperament and abilities to foreign bloodlines. The German Short Haired Pointer is  derived from native German Pointer stock and imported English Pointers. The short hair version is a highly popular hunting companion throughout the world and makes an ideal family dog.

The average life expectancy for a German Short Haired Pointer is 12 to 14 years, with a weight range of 60-70lbs and standing between 23" and 26" at the shoulder. 

Named after a specific area in the Irish Republic, the Glen of Imaal Terrier has a typically bloody heritage, having been developed as a Badger and Fox hunter. Allied to this was its use as a fighting dog, battling other Terriers and Bull & Terrier breeds in field trials, often to the death. The breed was first exhibited in 1933 and subsequent breeding programs have sought to calm the combative nature of the breed in its dealings with other dogs.  

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

First exhibited in around 1908, the Golden Retriever is thought to be the result of crossing a light coloured Flat Coated Retriever with the now extinct Tweed Water Spaniel. They fulfil a number of vital roles today including, companion, gundog, retriever and aid dog to the blind and disabled.  As with other popular dog breeds, poor breeding practices have resulted in health issues and the breeders history should be evaluated prior to purchasing puppies.

The average life expectancy for a Golden Retriever is 12 to 15 years, with a weight range of 60-80lbs and standing between 20" and 25" at the shoulder. 

The Gordon Setter was named after the Duke of Richmond & Gordon in Banffshire, Scotland in the 18th Century and is thought to be a derivation of earlier Black & Tan setters that were known to exist in the 17th Century. It is the heaviest and slowest of the setter breeds and was originally used to track and hunt game prior to the hunters arrival. Nowadays they are used as companions as well as gundogs.

The average life expectancy for a Gordon Setter is 12 to 14 years, with a weight range of 50-65lbs and standing between 23" and 27" at the shoulder. 

The national dog of Germany, the Great Dane is thought to have its ancestry in the bloodlines of the Alunt, a massive war dog that was mentioned as far back as the 14th Century and brought to Europe from Asia by hordes of invading tribesmen. These original dogs were trained to attack and kill opponents and to spread panic amongst opposing armies. Additionally they were thought to have been used for big game hunting and as catch dogs. The Great Dane was thought to be a derivation of these dogs crossed with the much lighter and gentler Greyhound.

The average life expectancy for a Great Dane is 10 to 12 years, with a weight range of 100-120lbs and standing between 28" and 32" at the shoulder. 

Originating in ancient Egypt, the modern day breed owes much of its development and its name to its adopted home in Great Britain. The fastest of the "Sight" Hounds, it is capable of reaching speeds of up to 40mph and is used for game coursing, mechanical racing and as a companion.  It is considered by some to be a foundation dog of the modern day Great Dane breed, along with the Alunt.

The average life expectancy for a Greyhound is 10 to 12 years, with a weight range of 60-70 lbs and standing between 26" and 30" at the shoulder.