Chinese Dogs Companion Dogs Dog Breeds Tibetan Dogs Toy Dogs

Shih-Tzu

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 Japanese Dogs Spitz Type

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 […]

American Breeds Dog Breeds Herding Dogs

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 […]

American Breeds Dog Breeds Herding Dogs

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 […]

Dog Breeds French Dogs Herding Dogs

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 Dogs Dog Breeds Sighthounds

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. […]

Dog Breeds French Dogs Sporting Dogs

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 […]

Dog Breeds

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 Breeds Dog Breeds Scenthounds

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 […]

American Breeds Dog Breeds Gun Dogs Sporting Dogs

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 […]