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Boerboel
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: South Africa Group: Guard Dog Height: 25-28 in. Weight: 150-200 lbs. Life span: 10 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Boerboel? The Boerboel dates back to the 1600s when Dutch, French and English settlers brought their large dogs […]
Laika
What is the origin of the Laika? The Laika is also known as the Russian Spitz and is in that family of dogs. Laika means “barker.” Laika was the name of the first dog in space and many Russian dogs have that name. There are six different types of Laikas which will be described here. […]
Kooiker Hound (Kooikerhondje)
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Netherlands Group: Sporting dog Height: 14-16 in. Weight: 20-35 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes with kind children Good with other pets: yes if raised with them What is the origin of the Kooiker Hound (Kooikerhondje) This breed was developed in the 16th century to […]