Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Tibet, China Group: Companion dog, Toy Height: 9-10 1/2 in. Weight: 9-16 lbs. Life span: 11-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, with gentle older children Good with other pets: yes The Shih Tzu was a companion and watch dog in the Chinese imperial cours. Dogs brought from Tibet […]
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!)
Akita Inu
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Japan Group: Spitz type Height: 24-26 inches Weight: 75- 119 lbs Life span: 11 – 15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: may be aggressive What is the origin of the Akita? The Akita comes from the island of Honshu in the Akita region in […]
Blue Lacy
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Herding Height: 17-23 in. Weight: 30-50 lbs. Life span: 16 years and more Trainability: high Good with children: yes, with supervision of young ones Good with other pets: may view small animals as prey What is the origin of the Blue Lacy? Uniquely Texan, the Blue Lacy […]
Miniature American Shepherd
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Herding Height: toy-10-14 in., mini-14-18 in. Weight: teacup-under 12 lbs.; toy-12-17 lbs.; mini-20-40 lbs. Life span: 12-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Miniature American Shepherd? These minis look exactly like the Australian Shepherd, only […]
Berger Picard
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France Group: Herding Height: females 21 1/2-23 1/2 in.; males 23 1/2-25 1/2 in. Weight: 50-70 lbs. Life span: 10-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Berger Picard? The Celts brought this breed to northern France in the […]
Afghan Hound
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Afghanistan Group: Sighthound Height: 24-29 in. Weight: 50-60 lbs. Life span: 14 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: older, gentle children Good with other pets: may chase smaller animals Dog of the Month for December Afghan Hound is the oldest sighthound known. Afghans are elegant looking but clown-like at play. […]
Barbet
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France Group: Sporting dog Height: 20-25 in. Weight: 35-60 lbs. Life span: 13-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: n/a November’s Dog of the Month This rare breed’s name if from the French for beard (barbe). The Barbet is said to be the father of […]
American Water Spaniel
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Sporting dog, Gun dog Height: 15-18 in. Weight: males 30-45 lbs., females 25-40 lbs. Life span: 13-15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes if socialized early Good with other pets: Usually with dogs, some may chase cats & small animals What is the origin of the […]
American Foxhound
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Scenthound Height: Males-22-25 in., Females 21-24 in. Weight: 65-70 lbs Life span: 10-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes, but has high prey drive August’s Dog of the Month! George Washington was one of the first owners of this lively, friendly […]
Boykin Spaniel
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Sporting, Gun dog Height: 15 1/2-18 in., females 14-16 1/2 in. Weight: males 45-60 lbs., females 35-50 lbs. Life span: 14-15 years Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Boykin Spaniel? The Boykin Spaniel originated with a […]