Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Gun dog Height: males 23-26 in., females 21-24 in. Weight: males 65-80 lbs., females 55-70 lbs. Life span: 10-13 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes with early socialization Good with other pets: may be dog aggressive The Chesapeake Bay Retriever owes its ancestry to an 1807 […]
American Breeds
This page has dog breeds that originated in America.
Plott Hound
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Scenthound Height: 20-24 in. Weight: 40-60 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: will chase small animals What is the origin of the Plott Hound? In 1750, Schweisshunds from Germany were brought to the U.S. by Johannes Georg Plott, […]
Treeing Tennessee Brindle
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Sporting Height: 16-24 in. Weight: 30-50 lbs. Life span: 11-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, with older, gentle children Good with other pets: yes with dogs, may see small animals as prey What is the origin of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle? This breed is descended […]
Toy Fox Terrier
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Toy, Terrier Height: 8 1/2 – 11 in. Weight: 5-8 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, with older children Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Toy Fox Terrier? The Toy Fox Terrier is descended from the English […]
Silken Windhound
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Sighthound Height: 18-24 in. Weight: males 33-55 lbs., females 22-45 lbs. Life span: late teens, 15-18 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: care should be taken due to high prey drive What is the origin of the Silken Windhound? The Silken Windhound […]
Redtick Coonhound
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Sporting dog Height: Height = 21-27 in. Weight: 40-65 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, usually with older children Good with other pets: will chase small animals What is the origin of the Redtick Coonhound? The Redtick Coonhound is a result of […]
Redbone Coonhound
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Sporting dog Height: males 22-27 in., females 21-26 in. Weight: 45-70 lbs. Life span: 11-12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: chases small animals What is the origin of the Redbone Coonhound? In the 1840s hunters in Georgia wanted a dog that […]
Rat Terrier
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Working dog Height: 13-18 in. Weight: 25 lbs. or less Life span: 12-18 yrs. & up Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: high prey drive, will chase small animals The Rat Terrier is an American breed. Since the 1920s they have been commonly […]
Mountain Cur
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Hunting dog, Gun dog Height: 16-25 in. Weight: 45-95 lbs. Life span: 12-16 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: best with older children Good with other pets: good with other dogs, but has a high prey drive, so can’t be trusted with small animals What is the […]
Mi Ki
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Toy Dogs, Companion Dogs Height: up to 11 in. Weight: 6-7 lbs. Life span: well into the teens Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of Mi Ki? The Mi Ki (pronounced me key) is a rare American breed […]