Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Ireland Group: Terrier Height: 12-14 in. Weight: 25-42 lbs. Life span: 13-14 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: high prey drive, will chase small animals, may be male dog aggressive What is the origin of the Glen of Imaal Terrier? When Elizabeth I hired French […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Spain Group: Guard dog Height: males 30-32 in.; females 28-29 1/2 in. Weight: 120-180 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, although toddlers should be supervised due to dog’s size Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Pyrenean Mastiff? These dogs appeared […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Iceland Group: Herding Height: males 18 in., females 16 1/2 in. Weight: 25-35 lbs. Life span: 10-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes, except rodents What is the origin of the Icelandic Sheepdog? The Icelandic Sheepdog is in the Spitz family of dogs. They […]
