Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Canada Group: Sporting, Gun dog Height: males 18-21 in., females 17-20 in. Weight: males 45-51 lbs., females 35-50 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: moderate/high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: with high prey drive, early socialization necessary What is the origin of the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling […]
Canadian Dogs
This is the category page for Canadian Dogs.
Newfoundland
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Canada Group: Working Height: 26-29 in. or more Weight: 120-150 lbs. Life span: 8-10 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, supervise with toddlers due to size Good with other pets: yes, some may chase cats There are different versions of the origin the Newfoundland. Some think the Vikings may […]
Landseer
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Canada Group: Sporting dog Height: males 28-31 in., females 26-28 in. Weight: males 130-150 lbs., females 100-120 lbs. Life span: 10 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes The Landseer has its origins in Newfoundland. Although recognized as a separate breed, some feel it is […]
Labrador Retriever
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Canada Group: Sporting dog, Gun dog Height: males 22-24 in., females 21-23 in. Weight: males 65-80 lbs., females 55-70 lbs. Life span: 10-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes The Labrador Retriever is native to Newfoundland, Canada. English ships coming from Labrador in 1800 […]