Working Dogs

Corgi

Download this FREE pattern! The Corgi is a foxy dog, with remarkably short legs and an instinct for herding. Corgis are athletic and use their agility to nip at the heels of sheep and horses. No one seems to know why the Corgi is associated with Wales but there are two types, Pembroke and Cardigan; ours is a Pembroke, [...]

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Siberian Husky

Find this pattern in a signed copy of Best in Show: Knit Your Own Dog for only £12.99! Husky is a general term for several breeds of sled dog, ours is Siberian. The Husky is a resilient and energetic breed with outstanding powers of endurance. Their eyes can often be different colours or parti-coloured. They closely resemble their [...]

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Old English Sheepdog

Find this pattern in a signed copy of Best in Show: Knit Your Own Dog for only £12.99! This large, bear-like dog is the ideal pet if you enjoy grooming. Instantly recognizable, the Sheepdog has been the face of Dulux paints in the UK for years. The most famous Dulux dog, Fernville Lord Digby, was treated like a star, [...]

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Border Collie

Download this pattern now for only £2! Prized for their honesty, intelligence, integrity and loyalty, the Border Collie is a working dog and likes to be kept busy. They are always on the go, traditionally herding sheep, but will also spend hours retrieving sticks and generally playing. Exercise is essential for this most relentless and [...]

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Rough Collie

Find this pattern in a signed copy of Best in Show: Knit Your Own Dog for only £12.99! The Rough Collie is elegant and dignified yet resourceful and intelligent, they were originally bred to herd Highland sheep. Due to their long and luxurious coats, they are most suited for owners who enjoy hairdressing. Lassie, the heroic and [...]

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German Shepherd

Find this pattern in a signed copy of Best in Show: Knit Your Own Dog for only £12.99! Bred by Captain Max von Stephanitz, a German cavalry officer, to be the perfect all-purpose working dog. More than any other dog the German Shepherd toils for its keep, they are strong, intelligent and obedient. After World War 1 [...]

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