Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: North Africa Group: Sighthound Height: males 26-28 in., females 24-27 in. Weight: 40-65 lbs. Life span: 12-16 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, with respectful children Good with other pets: yes, with dogs & cats, may chase small animals What is the origin of the Sloughi? The Sloughi was […]
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!)
Skye Terrier
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Scotland Group: Terrier Height: 10-11 in. Weight: males 35-40 lbs., females 25-30 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, with early socialization Good with other pets: sometimes dog-aggressive, may view small animals as prey What is the origin of the Skye Terrier? Related to other Scottish […]
Silky Terrier
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Australia Group: Terrier, Toy Height: 9-10 in. Weight: 8-11 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, if socialized early Good with other pets: High prey drive, may chase other animals What is the origin of the Silky Terrier? This toy terrier was created in Australia. In […]
Silken Windhound
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Sighthound Height: 18-24 in. Weight: males 33-55 lbs., females 22-45 lbs. Life span: late teens, 15-18 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: care should be taken due to high prey drive What is the origin of the Silken Windhound? The Silken Windhound […]
Sicilian Hound
What is the origin of the Sicilian Hound? The Silician, also known as Cirneco dell’Etna, Hound is a member of the Greyhound family and has been known in Sicily for 100s of years. It is believed this Hound is descended from Egyptian hounds and was brought to Italy by the Phoenicians. It is associated with […]
Shiba Inu
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Japan Group: Companion Height: males 14 1/2-16 1/2 in., females 13 1/2-15 1/2 in. Weight: males 23 lbs., females 17 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, with early socialization Good with other pets: may be dog-aggressive, high prey drive, may chase small animals What is […]
Shetland Sheepdog
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Herding dog Height: 13-16 in. Weight: 30 lbs Life span: 10-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes, with early socialization The Shetland Sheepdog, “Sheltie”, is possibly related to the Collie although it is not a miniature collie as it was once referred […]
Sealyham Terrier
[[Image:|center|300px|]] Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Wales Group: Terrier Height: 10 1/2-12 in. Weight: 23-25 lbs. Life span: 15 yrs. Trainability: medium Good with children: with older children Good with other pets: may be if socialized early enough What is the origin of the Sealyham Terrier? The Sealyham Terrier is the result of a breeding […]
Scottish Terrier
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Scotland Group: Terrier Height: 10-11 in. Weight: males 19-23 lbs., females 18-21 lbs. Life span: 15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: sometimes dog-aggressive, will chase small animals The Scottish Terrier of today came into being in 1890 after it was developed in Scotland beginning […]