What is Your Favourite Dog Breed .

What a lovely bunch of well-beloved dogs we all have. We could probably write a book with all their stories!

Cocker Spaniel, lively, loving and friendly.
She’s obedient now, but it took a while to achieve.

In the past we have had a Cocker Spaniel cross (stubborn), a beagle (lovely but hard to train), and now an Australian shepherd. She has been the easiest to train, and most obedient and good with kids. Very high energy though, which can be a bit exhausting at times!

I love dogs, and know that they all have good and bad qualities, just like us humans. I think doing a bit of research to find the dog that fits with your lifestyle is best. Our Aussie keeps us moving and engaged, which is what we wanted an need as we hit retirement age.

My favourite dog breed has to be the Pekingese. I've had three in the past, and after losing my last one back in July 2024 I now feel ready for number 4. They're loving, affectionate and loyal and, despite their minute size, make excellent house dogs who will warn of anything unusual. My last Peke I took to the Silver level of the Kennel Club's 'Good Citizen Dog' award scheme - something which the breeder said was very unusual for the breed as Pekes aren't known for their obedience.
However, Pekingese are a very rare breed it seems, with dogs from a pukka breeder costing easily £2.000 (yes - TWO THOUSAND POUNDS) or more, with Pekes in rescue being as rare as hens teeth. I'm just having to serch the rescue societies' websites daily and continue to put money aside until such time as I can find another Pekingese as a pet.