Gun Dogs

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Croatia Group: Sporting dog, Gun dog Height: males 22-24 in., females 20-22 in. Weight: 55 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, but supervise with toddlers Good with other pets: yes with early socialization The Dalmatian is an ancient breed, even found in Egyptian bas-relief and […]

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Sporting dog, Gun dog Height: males 25-27 in., females 23-25 in. Weight: 65-80 lbs. Life span: 9-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes with early socialization What is the origin of the Curly-coated Retriever? The Curly-coated Retriever was developed from the Irish […]

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France Group: Gun dog Height: 17-21 in. Weight: 30-40 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes with early socialization Good with other pets: high prey drive, will chase small animals The Brittany Spaniel probably originated in Brittany, a province in France. What does the Brittany Spaniel […]

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Italy Group: Hunting dog Height: males 23-26 in., females 22-24 in. Weight: 55-88 lbs. Life span: 12-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Bracco Italiano? The Bracco Italiano or as it is also known, the Italian Pointer, is […]

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Gun dog, Sporting dog Height: 14-15.5 inches Weight: 20-30 lbs. Life span: 11-13 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, with gentle children Good with other pets: yes with early socialization September’s Dog of the Month Once a hunter, this beautiful companion has long silky ears with […]

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Scotland Group: Sporting, 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: high Good with children: yes with kind children Good with other pets: high prey drive, will chase small animals Dog of the Month for October The […]

History The Kai Ken dog is also known as the Tora Inu or Tiger Dog. This medium sized dog originates from Japan where like most of Japan’s dogs, is a national treasure. The Kai Ken dog is considered to be the most ancient, and purest dog of Japan. This breed was developed in the Kai […]

History The Akita Inu is one of the largest of the Japanese dog breeds. Akitas evolved in the mountainous regions of the Akita Prefecture. However, over time the Akitas were mixed with various other dog breeds such as the Tosa. Centuries ago, the Akita was owned only by the Shogun. The dog was used to […]

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Gun dog, Terrier Height: 15 1/2 in. Weight: 20-22 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, with early socialization Good with other pets: okay with other dogs, but due to high prey drive, not trustworthy with small animals What is the origin of the […]

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 […]