Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Germany Group: Working dog, Guard dog Height: males 24-27 in., females 22-25 in. Weight: males 95-130 lbs., females 80-110 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, with early socialization Good with other pets: yes, with early socialization The Rottweiler is an ancient breed dating as far […]
Working Dogs
Rat Terrier
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Working dog Height: 13-18 in. Weight: 25 lbs. or less Life span: 12-18 yrs. & up Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: high prey drive, will chase small animals The Rat Terrier is an American breed. Since the 1920s they have been commonly […]
Norwegian Elkhound
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Norway Group: Working dog, Guard dog Height: males 19-21 in., females 18-20 in. Weight: males 50-60 lbs., females 40-55 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: not trustworthy with small animals What is the origin of the Norwegian Elkhound? The Norwegian Elkhound, […]
Newfoundland
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Canada Group: Working Height: 26-29 in. or more Weight: 120-150 lbs. Life span: 8-10 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, supervise with toddlers due to size Good with other pets: yes, some may chase cats There are different versions of the origin the Newfoundland. Some think the Vikings may […]
Leonberger
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Germany Group: Working dog Height: males 28 1/2-31 1/2 in., females 25 1/2-29 1/2 in. Weight: 90-170 lbs. Life span: 9-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes, with early socialization What is the origins of the Leonberger? Named for the city of Leonberg in […]
Laika
What is the origin of the Laika? The Laika is also known as the Russian Spitz and is in that family of dogs. Laika means “barker.” Laika was the name of the first dog in space and many Russian dogs have that name. There are six different types of Laikas which will be described here. […]
Kuvasz
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Hungary Group: Working dog, Guard dog (livestock) Height: males 28-30 in., females 26-28 in. Weight: males 100-120 lbs., females 75-100 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: with family children, take care with strange children Good with other pets: may be male dog aggressive, take care with […]
Korean Jindo Dog
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Korea Group: Working dog Height: males 18-25 in., females 16-22 in. Weight: males 35-50 lbs., females 25-40 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: must be socialized early with them Good with other pets: may be dog aggressive, high prey drive, may chase small animals What is […]
Kai Ken
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Japan Group: Working dog Height: males 18-22 in., females 17-20 in. Weight: 30-40 lbs. Life span: 11-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes with early socialization What is the origin of the Kai Ken? The Kai Ken, also known as the Tora Inu, is […]
Irish Red & White Setter
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Ireland Group: Gun dog, Working dog Height: males 24-26 in., females 22-24 in. Weight: 50-70 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Irish Red & White Setter? The Irish Red & White Setter has the […]