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 […]
The Iditarod Dog Sled Race has been called the last great dog sled race. It covers 1,131 miles beginning in Anchorage, Alaska with a ceremonial start and ending in Nome. The official start is in Willow and the race is run yearly beginning on the first Saturday in March since 1973. Competition is high and […]
The 138th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show took place on February 10th and 11th this year. Held at Madison Square Garden in New York City, 190 dog breeds were represented and there were 2,845 contestants, the largest show since 1990. Dogs from all 50 states and 127 foreign countries were entered in the event. There […]
