Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Sporting Height: 16-24 in. Weight: 30-50 lbs. Life span: 11-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, with older, gentle children Good with other pets: yes with dogs, may see small animals as prey What is the origin of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle? This breed is descended […]
Sporting Dogs
Telomian
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Malaysia Group: Sporting Height: 15-19 in. Weight: 18-30 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: low/moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: may chase small animals What is the origin of the Telomian? The Telomian is originally from Malaysia. It was raised by aborigines as pets, protecting the population […]
Sussex Spaniel
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Sporting Height: 13-15 in. Weight: 35-45 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Sussex Spaniel? The Sussex Spaniel was one of the first breeds registered in the AKC when it was formed in […]
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Zimbabwe Group: Sporting, Guard dog Height: males 25-27 in., females 24-26 in. Weight: 70-85 lbs. Life span: 11-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, but supervise with toddlers Good with other pets: yes with other dogs, other animals may stimulate prey drive What are the origins of the Rhodesian […]
Redtick Coonhound
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Sporting dog Height: Height = 21-27 in. Weight: 40-65 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, usually with older children Good with other pets: will chase small animals What is the origin of the Redtick Coonhound? The Redtick Coonhound is a result of […]
Redbone Coonhound
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Sporting dog Height: males 22-27 in., females 21-26 in. Weight: 45-70 lbs. Life span: 11-12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: chases small animals What is the origin of the Redbone Coonhound? In the 1840s hunters in Georgia wanted a dog that […]
Poodle
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France, Germany Group: Sporting dog, Companion dog Height: Standard-15 in. up, Miniature 10-15 in., Toy under 10 in. Weight: Standard 45-70 lbs., Miniature 15-17 lbs., Toy 6-9 lbs. Life span: Standard 11-12 yrs., Miniature & Toy 14-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes The […]
Picardy Spaniel
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France Group: Sporting dog, Gun dog Height: 22-24 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 Picardy Spaniel? The Picardy Spaniel is a native of the French province of the same […]
Otterhound
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Sporting dog Height: 21-27 in. Weight: 80-115 lbs. Life span: 10-13 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes with dogs, may chase small animals March’s Dog of the Month The Otterhound is a large affectionate hound that finds mud and dirt a perfect […]
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Canada Group: Sporting, Gun dog Height: males 18-21 in., females 17-20 in. Weight: males 45-51 lbs., females 35-50 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: moderate/high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: with high prey drive, early socialization necessary What is the origin of the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling […]