Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Working dog Height: males 23-27 in., females 21-25 in Weight: males 70 lbs., females 55 lbs. Life span: 12-13 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes with early socialization Good with other pets: yes, when raised with them or introduced carefully What is the origin of the […]
American Breeds
This page has dog breeds that originated in America.
Boston Terrier
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Terrier Height: 15-17 in. Weight: 15-25 lbs. Life span: 13-15 yrs. & up Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes The Boston Terrier, sometimes referred to as the Boston Bull, is an American dog, but it does have French and English ancestry. This […]
When euthanasia goes wrong
My 180 pound Alaskan Malamute was taken to Three Trails Animal Hospital on December 10, 2012, where Dr. Rhodes’ opinion was that Grizz had lymphoma. I left with a prescription for prednisone, and no hope. In the early morning hours of December 21, Grizz could no longer walk, so in a few hours myself, roommate, […]
Alaskan Klee Kai
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Companion, Toy Height: toy-up to 13 in.; miniature-13-15 in.; standard-15-17 in. Weight: toy-less than 10 lbs.; miniature-13 lbs.; standard-23 lbs. Life span: 10-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: when socialized early Good with other pets: when trained and socialized early Dog of the month for March […]
Blue Lacy
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Herding Height: 17-23 in. Weight: 30-50 lbs. Life span: 16 years and more Trainability: high Good with children: yes, with supervision of young ones Good with other pets: may view small animals as prey What is the origin of the Blue Lacy? Uniquely Texan, the Blue Lacy […]
Miniature American Shepherd
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Herding Height: toy-10-14 in., mini-14-18 in. Weight: teacup-under 12 lbs.; toy-12-17 lbs.; mini-20-40 lbs. Life span: 12-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Miniature American Shepherd? These minis look exactly like the Australian Shepherd, only […]
American Foxhound
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Scenthound Height: Males-22-25 in., Females 21-24 in. Weight: 65-70 lbs Life span: 10-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes, but has high prey drive August’s Dog of the Month! George Washington was one of the first owners of this lively, friendly […]
Boykin Spaniel
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Sporting, Gun dog Height: 15 1/2-18 in., females 14-16 1/2 in. Weight: males 45-60 lbs., females 35-50 lbs. Life span: 14-15 years Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Boykin Spaniel? The Boykin Spaniel originated with a […]
Alaskan Malamute
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Alaska Group: Working Height: 23-25 inches Weight: 75-85 lbs Life span: 11-14 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: may show aggression with other dogs The Alaskan Malamute, as its name implies, comes from Alaska where it got its name from a tribe called Mahlemuts who […]
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Herding dog Height: males 22-26 in., females 20-24 in. Weight: 55-80 lbs. Life span: 14-16 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes with early & continual socialization Good with other pets: yes with early socialization What is the origin of the Catahoula Leopard Dog? While it was […]