What is the origin of the German Wirehaired Pointer? This breed was developed in the 19th century in Germany as a hunter and gun dog. Its ancestry includes the Griffon, Deutscher Drahthaar, Deutscher Stichelhaar, Deutscher Kurzhaar, and Pudelpointer. What does the German Wirehaired Pointer look like? The Wirehair is a medium to large size dog […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Zimbabwe Group: Sporting, Guard dog Height: males 25-27 in., females 24-26 in. Weight: 70-85 lbs. Life span: 11-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, but supervise with toddlers Good with other pets: yes with other dogs, other animals may stimulate prey drive What are the origins of the Rhodesian […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France Group: Gun dog Height: 17-21 in. Weight: 30-40 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes with early socialization Good with other pets: high prey drive, will chase small animals The Brittany Spaniel probably originated in Brittany, a province in France. What does the Brittany Spaniel […]
