Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Turkey Group: Working dog, Guard dog Height: males, 28-31 in., females 27-29 in. Weight: males, 90-130 lbs., females 75-100 lbs. Life span: 10-11 yrs. Trainability: medium Good with children: with early socialization & supervision Good with other pets: can be dog-aggressive What is the origin of the Akbash? The Akbash […]
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!)
Airedale Terrier
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Terrier Height: 23 inches Weight: 44 lbs Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: easy Good with children: yes with supervision Good with other pets: yes The Airedale Terrier can make a wonderful family pet. Where do Airedale Terriers come from? Airdales are oringally from York, England and named after […]
Affenpinscher
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Germany Group: Toy Height: 9 1/2-11 1/2 inches Weight: 7-9 lbs Life span: 11.4 years Trainability: moderate Good with children: older children Good with other pets: moderate What is the origin of the Affenpinscher? Affenpinschers are one of the oldest of the toy breeds. In 17th century Europe there were […]
Designer Dogs
Do you want a Designer Dog? Designer dogs are dogs deliberately bred from two different purebred dogs. In this way you can do your research and know the characteristics of both donor dogs – size, temperament, etc. There is no guarantee you will get the exact dog you want. Just be sure both dogs are […]
Blue Gascon Hound
Origin The Blue Gascon Hound was first recognized in 1976. The Blue is one of the largest of the hounds. Its ancestry goes far back, one prominent ancestor being the Grand Bleu de Gascon. The Blue shares its American origins with the Bluetick Coonhound. Successful efforts in 1976 to preserve the Blue resulted when supporters […]
Gordon Setter
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Scotland Group: Sporting, Gun dog Height: males 24-27 in., females 23-26 in. Weight: males 55-80 lbs., females 45-70 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes with kind children Good with other pets: high prey drive, will chase small animals Dog of the Month for October The […]
Black and Tan Coonhound
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Scenthound Height: 23-27 in. Weight: 55-75 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, usually older, gentle children Good with other pets: sometimes dog-aggressive, will chase small animals Dog of the Month for July! The Black and Tan Coonhound is a hunter who loves […]
Danish-Swedish Farmdog
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Denmark/Sweden Group: Herding/Companion Height: 12-14 in. Weight: 15-25 lbs. Life span: 10-15 yrs. Trainability: medium Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes with other dogs, may see small pets as prey The Danish-Swedish Farmdog originated in the Scandinavian countries of Denmark and Sweden. The breed was officially recognized […]
Kishu Inu
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Japan Group: Sporting dog Height: 17-22 in. Weight: 30-60 lbs. Life span: 11-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: if raised with them Good with other pets: not with small pets due to high prey drive, may show dominance with other dogs Kishu Inu Dog History The Kishu Inu sometimes, […]