Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Turkey Group: Guard dog Height: males 28-33 in., females 28-31 in. Weight: males 120-145 lbs., females 100-125 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, with early socialization Good with other pets: can be dog-aggressive What is the origin of the Kangal Dog? The Kangal Dog is […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Malta Group: Toy, Companion Height: 8-10 in. Weight: 4-7 lbs. Life span: 15 yrs. plus Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes with kind children Good with other pets: yes The Maltese was thought to belong to the “Melita” Breed, an ancient name for Malta. The Maltese was bred in Italy […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Germany Group: Sporting, Gun dog Height: males 24-27 in., females 22-25 in. Weight: males 55-70 lbs., females 50-65 lbs Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes if socialized early Good with other pets: usually, may chase small animals Known as the “Gray Ghost of Germany” the Weimaraner […]
