Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Spain Group: Guard dog Height: males 30-32 in.; females 28-29 1/2 in. Weight: 120-180 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, although toddlers should be supervised due to dog’s size Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Pyrenean Mastiff? These dogs appeared […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Ireland Group: Sporting dog Height: 25-28 in. Weight: 55-75 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Irish Setter? Ancestors of the Irish Setter include pointers, spaniels, and other setters. Originally red and white, the pure […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Netherlands Group: Sporting dog Height: 14-16 in. Weight: 20-35 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes with kind children Good with other pets: yes if raised with them What is the origin of the Kooiker Hound (Kooikerhondje) This breed was developed in the 16th century to […]
