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: England Group: Herding dog Height: 13-16 in. Weight: 30 lbs Life span: 10-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes, with early socialization The Shetland Sheepdog, “Sheltie”, is possibly related to the Collie although it is not a miniature collie as it was once referred […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Switzerland Group: Working dog Height: 22-23 in., females = 18-20 in. Weight: 49-70 lbs. Life span: 12-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes with older children Good with other pets: yes with early socialization October’s Dog of the Month! Need a strong back to cart your packages? The Appenzell […]
