Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Brazil Group: Scenthound Height: 24-28 in. Weight: 50-60 lbs. Life span: n/a Trainability: n/a Good with children: yes Good with other pets: will chase small animals What is the origin of the Rastreador Brasileiro? The main contributor to the development of the Rastreador Brasileiro was the American Foxhound. The Rastreador […]
Dog Breeds
Dogs come in all shapes and sizes. You can find dogs that are small as Chihuahuas and as large as Great Danes (and some breeds even larger than that!)
Pudelpointer
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Germany Group: Sporting, Gun Dog Height: 22-25 in. Weight: 45-70 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes, with cats & dogs when raised with them What is the origin of the Pudelpointer? In the 1800s German hunting enthusiasts, looking for the […]
Australian Terrier
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Australia Group: Terrier Height: 9-11 in. Weight: 9-14 lbs. Life span: 11-15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes with kind children Good with other pets: yes when raised with them Dog of the Month for April This little Aussie is highly intelligent and brave, a good watchdog in spite […]
Chinook
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Working dog Height: males 23-27 in., females 21-25 in Weight: males 70 lbs., females 55 lbs. Life span: 12-13 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes with early socialization Good with other pets: yes, when raised with them or introduced carefully What is the origin of the […]
Large Munsterlander
What is the origin of the Large Munsterlander? The Large Munsterlander was first seen in the 1800s in Germany. Although they both carry the name Munsterlander, the Small and Large are not related. There is a connection to the German Long-Haired Pointer and many people believe that is was once a color variation of the […]
Small Munsterlander
What is the origin of the Small Munsterlander? Also known as the Kleine Munsterlander, this breed comes from the Munster region of Germany. The breed is more than 500 years old. It’s excellent hunting abilities made it a breed for the nobility only. However, as of August 1919, the Weimar Constitution recognized all Germans as […]
Cerneco dell Etna
What is the origin of the Cerneco dell Etna? Also known as the Sicilian Greyhound, the Cerneco’s origins can be found as far back as 2500 years ago. The Cerneco bears a close resemblance to the Pharaoh Hound. It is native to Italy and named after Sicily’s Mt. Etna which is an active volcano. What […]
Beagle
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Scent hound Height: males 16 in., females 13 in. Weight: males 20-30 lbs., females 20 lbs. or less Life span: 10-15 yrs. Trainability: high, will especially work for food Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes with other dogs, other pets when raised together The Beagle […]
Lurcher
What is the origin of the Lurcher? The Lurcher type of dog can trace its origins to the Romanichals (gypsies) of Ireland and Great Britain. It is a sighthound crossed with another breed of dog depending on which traits a breeder is looking for. Collie and Terrier crosses are common. In the U.S. crosses with […]