Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Italy/France Group: Companion Height: 10-13 in. Weight: 9-18 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. & up Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, with older, well-behaved children Good with other pets: yes, usually What is the origin of the Lowchen? The Lowchen originated in Southern Europe and may be the rarest purebred […]
Companion Dogs
Lhasa Apso
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Tibet Group: Companion Height: 10-11 in. Weight: 13-15 lbs. Life span: 13 -18 yrs. & up Trainability: moderate Good with children: not advisable Good with other pets: may be with early socialization The Lhasa Apso is an ancient breed from Tibet and is named the the city of Lhasa. It […]
Keeshond
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Netherlands Group: Companion Height: 17-19 in. Weight: 30-40 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Keeshond? This Spitz-type dog probably has its roots in the arctic region. The Keeshond has been known in Holland since […]
Japanese Chin
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: China/Japan Group: Toy, Companion Height: 8-11 in. Weight: 7-15 lbs. Life span: about 10 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes with gentle children Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Japanese Chin? Although its name implies otherwise, the Japanese Chin is native to China. It […]
Havanese
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Cuba Group: Toy, Companion Height: 8-11 in. Weight: 7-13 lbs. Life span: 14-15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Havanese? The Havanese was brought to Cuba by Spanish settlers in the 1700s. They are members of the Barbichon […]
Hairless Khala
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Latin America, Bolivia Group: Companion Height: 14-20 in. Weight: 15-30 lbs. Life span: 10-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Hairless Khala? The Hairless Khala can be found from Mexico through Central and South America. There are several […]
German Spitz (Giant, Standard, Toy)
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Germany Group: Companion, (Standard – Working dog) Height: Giant Spitz, 16-17 in., Standard 11-14 in., Toy 9-11 in. Weight: Giant Spitz 38-40lbs, Standard 23-41 lbs., Toy 18-22 lbs. Life span: Giant 12-13 yrs, Standard 13-15 yrs., Toy 14-15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: with older, well-behaved children Good with […]
French Bulldog
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France Group: Companion dog Height: 12 in. Weight: 28 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, with older children Good with other pets: sometimes What is the origin of the French Bulldog? Actually the French Bulldog is originally from England. When workers went to France they […]
Eurasier
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Germany Group: Companion Height: males, 20-24 in., females 19-22 in. Weight: males, 50-70 lbs., females 40-60 lbs. Life span: 13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, kindly treated Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Eurasier? The Eurasier originated in Germany in 1960. Julius Wipfel, […]
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Toy, Companion Height: 12-13 in. Weight: 10-18 lbs. Life span: 9-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a great resemblance to spaniels in 15th and 16th […]