Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Sporting dog Height: males 22-27 in., females 21-26 in. Weight: 45-70 lbs. Life span: 11-12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: chases small animals What is the origin of the Redbone Coonhound? In the 1840s hunters in Georgia wanted a dog that […]
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!)
Rat Terrier
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Working dog Height: 13-18 in. Weight: 25 lbs. or less Life span: 12-18 yrs. & up Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: high prey drive, will chase small animals The Rat Terrier is an American breed. Since the 1920s they have been commonly […]
Rafeiro do Alentejo
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Portugal Group: Guard dog (livestock and regular) Height: males 22-29 in., females 25-29 in. Weight: males 110-130 lbs., females 100-12- lbs. Life span: 12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes with early socialization What is the origin of the Rafeiro do Alentejo? The Rafeiro […]
Pyrenean Shepherd
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France Group: Herding dog Height: smooth, 15-21 in., rough 15-18 in. Weight: 15-32 lbs. Life span: 15 yrs. and up Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Pyrenean Shepherd? Pyrenean Sheperds have been herding sheep in the Pyrenees Mountains of […]
Pyrenean Mastiff
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Spain Group: Guard dog Height: males 30-32 in.; females 28-29 1/2 in. Weight: 120-180 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, although toddlers should be supervised due to dog’s size Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Pyrenean Mastiff? These dogs appeared […]
Pumi
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Hungary Group: Herding dog Height: males 16-18 1/2 in.; females 15-17 1/2 in. Weight: males 22-29 lbs.; females 22-24 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs., but can live longer Trainability: high Good with children: yes, if treated nicely Good with other pets: yes, with supervision What is the Origin of the […]
Puli
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Hungary Group: Herding dog Height: males 17 in., females 16 in. Weight: 25-42 lbs. Life span: 14-16 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes with early socialization What is the origin of the Puli? The Puli was brought to Hungary a few thousand years ago […]
Pug
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: China Group: Toy Dogs, Companion Dogs Height: males 12-14 in., females 10-12 in. Weight: males 13-20 lbs., females 13-18 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes The Pug originated in China and came to Europe about 400 years ago. What does […]
Presa Canario
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Canary Islands Group: Guard Dog Height: 22-26 inches Weight: 88-110 lbs Life span: 9-11 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: family children Good with other pets: unpredictable November’s Dog of the Month This strong-willed dog is very protective of its family. It is an excellent guardian of home & hearth. […]
Portuguese Water Dog
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Portugal Group: Companion Height: 20-23 in. Weight: 40-60 lbs. Life span: 10-14 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes Now that the First Dog, Bo, is a Portuguese Water Dog, I expect this breed to become very popular. What is the origin of the Portuguese […]