Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Sweden Group: Spitz type Height: 22-26 in. Weight: 66 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: may show dominance with other dogs What is the origin of the Swedish Elkhound? Also known as the Jamthuind, the Swedish Elkhound, a Spitz-type dog, dates […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Malta Group: Sighthound Height: 21-25 in. Weight: 40-60 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: may chase small animals What is the origin of the Pharaoh Hound? Once thought to come from Egypt, the Pharaoh Hound is native to Malta and rarely […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Gun dog, Sporting dog Height: 14-15.5 inches Weight: 20-30 lbs. Life span: 11-13 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, with gentle children Good with other pets: yes with early socialization September’s Dog of the Month Once a hunter, this beautiful companion has long silky ears with […]
