Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Portugal Group: Working dog, Guard dog Height: males 25-29 in., females 24-27 in. Weight: males 88-110 lbs., females 66-88 lbs. Life span: 9-13 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: only with continued socialization What is the origin of the Estrela Mountain Dog? The Estrela Mountain […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France Group: Sporting dog Height: 20-25 in. Weight: 35-60 lbs. Life span: 13-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: n/a November’s Dog of the Month This rare breed’s name if from the French for beard (barbe). The Barbet is said to be the father of […]
What is the origin of the Cerneco dell Etna? Also known as the Sicilian Greyhound, the Cerneco’s origins can be found as far back as 2500 years ago. The Cerneco bears a close resemblance to the Pharaoh Hound. It is native to Italy and named after Sicily’s Mt. Etna which is an active volcano. What […]
