Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Hungary Group: Working dog, Guard dog (livestock) Height: males 28-30 in., females 26-28 in. Weight: males 100-120 lbs., females 75-100 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: with family children, take care with strange children Good with other pets: may be male dog aggressive, take care with […]
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!)
Korean Jindo Dog
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Korea Group: Working dog Height: males 18-25 in., females 16-22 in. Weight: males 35-50 lbs., females 25-40 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: must be socialized early with them Good with other pets: may be dog aggressive, high prey drive, may chase small animals What is […]
Kooiker Hound (Kooikerhondje)
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Netherlands Group: Sporting dog Height: 14-16 in. Weight: 20-35 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes with kind children Good with other pets: yes if raised with them What is the origin of the Kooiker Hound (Kooikerhondje) This breed was developed in the 16th century to […]
Komondor
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Hungary Group: Guard dog Height: males 27 1/2 in. & up; females 25 1/2 in. & up Weight: males 100-125 lbs., females 80-100 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: not recommended for young children Good with other pets: unless socialized very early, not good with other […]
Kerry Blue Terrier
What is the origin of the Kerry Blue Terrier? The Kerry Blue Terrier is originally from County Kerry in Ireland. It was developed in the 1700s by Irish shepherds mainly with crosses of the Irish Terrier and others. It appeared in the U.S. in the 1920s. Along with the shamrock, the Kerry Blue Terrier has […]
Keeshond
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Netherlands Group: Companion Height: 17-19 in. Weight: 30-40 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Keeshond? This Spitz-type dog probably has its roots in the arctic region. The Keeshond has been known in Holland since […]
Karelian Bear Dog
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Finland Group: Hunting Dogs, Guard Dogs Height: males 22-24 in., females 19-22 in 5-6 in. Weight: 44-50 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, with early socialization Good with other pets: no due to aggressiveness What is the origin of the Karelian Bear Dog? The Karelian […]
Kangal Dog
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Turkey Group: Guard dog Height: males 28-33 in., females 28-31 in. Weight: males 120-145 lbs., females 100-125 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, with early socialization Good with other pets: can be dog-aggressive What is the origin of the Kangal Dog? The Kangal Dog is […]
Kai Ken
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Japan Group: Working dog Height: males 18-22 in., females 17-20 in. Weight: 30-40 lbs. Life span: 11-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes with early socialization What is the origin of the Kai Ken? The Kai Ken, also known as the Tora Inu, is […]
Japanese Chin
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: China/Japan Group: Toy, Companion Height: 8-11 in. Weight: 7-15 lbs. Life span: about 10 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes with gentle children Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Japanese Chin? Although its name implies otherwise, the Japanese Chin is native to China. It […]