Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Companion Height: 12-16 in. Weight: 40-55 lbs. Life span: 10 yrs. Trainability: medium-high Good with children: yes, if socialized Good with other pets: yes, if raised together, may be dog aggressive The English Bulldog as it is known is descended from the Asiatic Mastiff, and was developed in […]
Companion Dogs
Bull Terrier
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Terrier, Sporting, Companion Height: Standard 20-24 in., mini 10-14 in. Weight: Standard 45-80lbs., mini 15-35 lbs. Life span: 10-14 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: questionable Good with other pets: no What is the origin of the Bull Terrier? The Bull Terrier counts among its ancestors, the Bulldog, Old […]
Brussels Griffon
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Belgium Group: Toy, Companion Height: 9-11 in. Weight: 8-10 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes with kind, older children Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Brussels Griffon? The Brussels Griffon, the Griffon Brabancon and the Belgian Griffon were probably bred […]
Japanese Chin Dog
History The Japanese Chin was brought to Japan somewhere around the year 732. The origin of the Chin remains a matter of controversy as some believe that the source of the breed was China. Many believe that the Japanese Chin dog was given as a gift to the Empress of Japan from Korea in the […]
Coton de Tulear
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Madagascar Group: Companion, Toy Height: 9-13 in. Weight: no more than 18 lbs. Life span: 15-17 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Coton de Tulear? The Coton de Tulear is believed to be descended from dogs who survived […]
Chinese Crested
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: China Group: Companion, Toy Height: 12 in. Weight: 10 lbs. or less Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Chinese Crested? The Chinese Crested originally came from Africa and were known as African Hairless Terriers. There […]
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Wales Group: Herding dog, Companion Height: Approximately 12 in. Weight: 25-38 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Cardigan Welsh Corgi? The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is believed to have been in existence in Wales for […]
Schnorgi
What is the origin of the Schnorgi? The Schnorgi is a designer dog, half Miniature Schnauzer and half Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Traits can be of either parent. What does the Schnorgi look like? Weight is about 15-20 lbs. The coat is like that of a Schnauzer, wiry. Colors are black and white or tan with […]