Everything you want to know about Dog Breeds and Dog Gifts!

Why a site about Dog Breeds and Dog Gifts, not just dogs?

So many different breeds of dogs! So many different gifts for dogs and owners! Dogs...and their owners too!...come in all shapes and sizes, big breeds and small, long haired dogs and dogs with no hair at all! Lazy-eyed hounds, fierce watchdogs, cute little cuddly creatures that fit in your handbag, faithful and brave, spirited and lively, and all of them loveable and loved. There's a dog breed for everyone, from a loving family to the keen outdoors type or working farmer, and so there are times when they all want gifts!

There are reasons for the huge variety of dog breeds. Each breed is a different type altogether, it has a different character, different strengths and weaknesses, very definitely different looks. And there's a reason for that. Generations of breeding, by design and by accident, have resulted dogs of all shapes and sizes and every kind of temperament. There are dogs who herd, dogs who chase, dogs who guard and protect, dogs that will be your trusted companion when you hunt, and so on. Often such dogs became the family's friend, and so gradually the specialised breeds of dogs we know evolved. More of that elsewhere, on another page.

Dog gifts come in an astonishing range, from leashes and dog harnesses... practical gifts that help with training...to such beautiful items as dog jewellery and dog posters. Some dogs wear coats or sweaters. Some owners give their pet pooch canine sweaters that look like their own. Even basic dog collars can be fashionable as well as functional. Dog toys can be anything from a home made dog ball to a hi-tech, state-of-the-art toy that will keep the dog happy for hours, and in style! You can even match the toy to the type of dog.

Many breeds are prone to having specific health problems which with knowledge and care can be avoided or spotted and treated immediately. We'll deal with them.

Different dog types have different play needs and many have specific training needs. You can make your own or buy toys and training aids specially made with certain breeds in mind. And it's not only the dog breeds that have special requirements; the owners have their likes and dislikes too! Our passion for dogs and working with dogs for years was the inspiration for this site. Trust us: we know dogs!

We have been constantly astonished by the likenesses we always discover between the animals and their owners, we'll be telling you about some of these throughout the site, and if you have any stories to tell, or photos to show, please do write in to us.

The reason we decided to include information on dog gifts within the site is twofold. It can be hard to find specific presents for specific breeds, and we had to do a LOT of researching to find some presents.

And secondly, we recognise the difficulty of finding original and interesting dog gifts for particular dog breeds. But we've made progress, and you will benefit! We'll let you know when we find something special!

Watch out for more breeds, more toys and many, many more pages in the weeks to come. We hope one day to cover every living dog breed.

If yours isn't yet included, do write in on our Contact page and let us know all about your dog, and if you include a photo we will try and list your breed as soon as possible,

(Please note that your writing must be original and not copied from any other source or we will be breaking copyright laws and will no longer be allowed to operate).

Besides, we want to hear what your dog is REALLY like,not what the books say he or she is like.

And if you have any great recommendations for dog breed gifts, or just great dog gifts please do let us know and we will pass the information on to other readers.

We look forward to hearing from you!