Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Herding dog Height: 18-23 in. Weight: males 45-60 lbs., females 40-50 lbs. Life span: 12-16 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes, especially if raised with them What is the origin of the English Shepherd? The English Shepherd was thought to have […]
American Breeds
This page has dog breeds that originated in America.
Carolina Dog
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Sighthound Height: 17-24 in. Weight: 30-44 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, with supervision Good with other pets: yes, with supervision What is the origin of the Carolina Dog? The Carolina Dog comes from the swamps and bottomlands of South Carolina and […]
Australian Shepherd
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Herding dog Height: 18-23 in. Weight: 45-65 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes April’s Dog of the Month Don’t let the name fool you – this Aussie was bred in California. The Australian Shepherd was not developed […]
American Stratfordshire Terrier
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Terrier Height: males 17-19 in., females 16-18 in. Weight: 57-67 lbs. Life span: 9-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes with early socialization Good with other pets: may be dog aggressive What is the origin of the American Staffordshire Terrier? The Staffordshire Terrier, named for its […]
American Pit Bull Terrier
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Terrier Height: 18-22 in. Weight: 35-60 lbs. Life span: about 12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes with early socialization Good with other pets: may be dog aggressive What is the origin of the American Pit Bull Terrier? The American Pit Bull Terrier or APBT can […]
American Eskimo Dog
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Spitz type Height: 14-15.5 inches Weight: 15-30 lbs Life span: 13-17 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the American Eskimo Dog? German Spitz dogs are descended from dogs of the Stone Age and are the oldest […]
American Cocker Spaniel
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Gun dog, Sporting dog Height: 14-15.5 inches Weight: 20-30 lbs. Life span: 11-13 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, with gentle children Good with other pets: yes with early socialization September’s Dog of the Month Once a hunter, this beautiful companion has long silky ears with […]
Black and Tan Coonhound
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Scenthound Height: 23-27 in. Weight: 55-75 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, usually older, gentle children Good with other pets: sometimes dog-aggressive, will chase small animals Dog of the Month for July! The Black and Tan Coonhound is a hunter who loves […]
Maltipoo
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Companion dog Height: 14 in. Weight: 5-15 lbs. Life span: 10-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Maltipoo? Maltipoos are hybrids, sometimes called designer dogs. They are a cross between Malteses and Poodles. The aim […]