Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Hungary Group: Herding dog Height: 14-19 in. Weight: 18-29 lbs. Life span: 13-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes with early socialization Good with other pets: yes with early socialization What is the origin of the Mudi? Native to Hungary, the Mudi appeared spontaneously about 100 years ago. Thanks […]
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!)
Llewellyn Setter
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Gun dog Height: 22-24 in. Weight: males, 45-60 lbs., females, 35-50 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: with house pets & early socialization, but high prey drive makes them unpredictable. What is the origin of the Llewellyn Setter? The […]
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 […]
Leonberger
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Germany Group: Working dog Height: males 28 1/2-31 1/2 in., females 25 1/2-29 1/2 in. Weight: 90-170 lbs. Life span: 9-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes, with early socialization What is the origins of the Leonberger? Named for the city of Leonberg in […]
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 […]
Lancashire Heeler
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Herding dog Height: 10-12 in. Weight: 6-13 lbs Life span: 15 yrs. or more Trainability: high Good with children: only older children Good with other pets: with other dogs if socialized early What is the origin of the Lancashire Heeler? Details of the origin of the Lancashire Heeler […]
Lakeland Terrier
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Terrier Height: 14 in. Weight: 17 lbs. Life span: 12-16 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes, with dogs, when raised with other pets What is the origin of the Lakeland Terrier? The Lakeland Terrier is one of the oldest breeds of terrier […]
Laika
What is the origin of the Laika? The Laika is also known as the Russian Spitz and is in that family of dogs. Laika means “barker.” Laika was the name of the first dog in space and many Russian dogs have that name. There are six different types of Laikas which will be described here. […]
Lagotto Romagnolo
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Italy Group: Sporting, Gun Dog Height: males 17-19 in., females 16-18 in. Weight: males 29-35 lbs., females 24-32 lbs. Life span: 11-12 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, with older children Good with other pets: yes, with early socialization What is the origin of the Lagotto Romagnolo? Although new […]
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 […]