Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Russia Group: Working Height: males 21-23.5 in., females 19-21 in. Weight: males 50-65 lbs., females 40-55 lbs Life span: 12-16 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes The Samoyed dog takes its name from the Samoyedic peoples of Siberia. These nomadic reindeer herders bred the […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Japan Group: Sporting dog Height: 17-22 in. Weight: 30-60 lbs. Life span: 11-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: if raised with them Good with other pets: not with small pets due to high prey drive, may show dominance with other dogs Kishu Inu Dog History The Kishu Inu sometimes, […]
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 […]
