Dog Breeds

Giant Schnoodle

What does the Giant Schnoodle look like? The Giant Schnoodle is a cross between a Standard Poodle and a Giant Schnauzer. Height is 25 1/2-27 1/2 inches, weight is 65-80 lbs. depending on gender. The coat can be wiry or wooly. Some shed and some do not. What is the temperament of the Giant Schnoodle? […]

Dog Breeds

Bogle

The word Bogle, sometimes spelled boggle or bogill is Scots for a bad-tempered mythical creature who tormented children who misbehaved. However in the case of the dog, Bogle is a mix of Boxer and Beagle. What does the Bogle look like? The Bogle closely resembles its parents, the Boxer and the Beagle. It is a […]

Dog Breeds Italian Dogs Scenthounds

Italian Hound

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Italy Group: Scenthound Height: males 20-24 in., females 20-23 in. Weight: 44-62 lbs., females 40-57 lbs. Life span: n/a Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: may chase small animals What is the origin of the Italian Hound? The Italian Hound as the name indicates comes from […]

Belgian Breeds Dog Breeds French Dogs Scenthounds

Bloodhound

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Belgium, France Group: Scenthound Height: males 25-27 in., females 23-25 in. Weight: 88-110 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Bloodhound? The Bloodhound is an ancient breed. Known as the St. Hubert Hound in Europe, […]

Dog Breeds French Dogs Scenthounds

Billy

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France Group: Scenthound Height: 24-26 in. Weight: 55-70 lbs. Life span: n/a Trainability: high Good with children: n/a Good with other pets: not usually What is the origin of the Billy? The Billy was developed in France by G.H. du Rinault in the 19th century by crossings of hunting dogs […]

Dog Breeds French Dogs Sporting Dogs

Boulet Griffon

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France Group: Sporting dog Height: males 21-23 in., females 19-21 in. Weight: 44-55 lbs. Life span: n/a Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: may chase small animals What is the origin of the Boulet? Also known as the Boulet, Soft-coated Griffon, it was developed in 1872 […]

British Dogs Dog Breeds Herding Dogs

Collie

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Herding Height: males 14-16 in., females 13-15 in. Weight: males 60-75 lbs., females 50-65 lbs. Life span: 10-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes The Collie is a centuries old sheepdog. It’s name probably comes from the black-faced Scottish sheep it guarded. […]

Dog Breeds Gun Dogs Italian Dogs Sporting Dogs

Spinone Italiano

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Italy Group: Sporting, Gun dog Height: males 23-28 in., females 22-26 in. Weight: males 75-86, females 64-75 lbs. Life span: about 12 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Spinone Italiano? The Spinone Italiano can trace its roots to […]

British Dogs Dog Breeds Gun Dogs Sporting Dogs

English Setter

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Sporting dog, 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: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the English Setter? The ancestry of the English Setter includes […]

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Clumber Spaniel

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France, England Group: Sporting, Gun Dog Height: males 19-20 in., females 17-19 in. Weight: males 70-85 lbs., females 55-70 lbs. Life span: 10-13 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Clumber Spaniel? In the 1800s Clumber Spaniels were prized […]