Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Japan Group: Working dog Height: males 18-22 in., females 17-20 in. Weight: 30-40 lbs. Life span: 11-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes with early socialization What is the origin of the Kai Ken? The Kai Ken, also known as the Tora Inu, is […]
All the U.S. Presidents have had pets except for three. Pres. Barack Obama is no exception to the rule. Shortly after entering the White House, he and his family adopted a six-month old Portuguese Water Dog which they named Bo. The pure-bred dog was given to the Obamas as a gift by Sen. Ted Kennedy […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Sporting dog Height: males 22-27 in., females 21-26 in. Weight: 45-70 lbs. Life span: 11-12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: chases small animals What is the origin of the Redbone Coonhound? In the 1840s hunters in Georgia wanted a dog that […]
