The great dane

Just as it was as the hunting dog it was bred to be, when it comes to family life, this popular dog is a game terrier! Originally known as the Coquetdale Terrier or Redesdale Terrier, the Border Terri

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The Large Black with its sizeable, lopped ears, deep black coat, and calm, friendly nature, is a true icon of British farming heritage, says Alix Chidley-Uttley