Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Greenland Group: Working dog Height: males 22-27 in., females 20-24 in. Weight: 66-70 lbs. Life span: 13 yrs. Trainability: low/moderate Good with children: usually Good with other pets: n/a What is the origin of the Greenland? The Greenland is an ancient breed owing its ancestry to the Arctic wolf. It […]
Working Dogs
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Switzerland Group: Working dog Height: males 26-29 in., females 24-28 in. Weight: males 110-140 lbs., females 90-120 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? There are different theories as to the […]
Giant Schnauzer
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Germany Group: Working, Guard dog Height: males 26-28 in., females 23-26 in. Weight: males 60-80 lbs., females 55-75 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs Trainability: high Good with children: with early socialization, best with older children Good with other pets: with early socialization, may show dominance What is the origin of […]
German Spitz (Giant, Standard, Toy)
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Germany Group: Companion, (Standard – Working dog) Height: Giant Spitz, 16-17 in., Standard 11-14 in., Toy 9-11 in. Weight: Giant Spitz 38-40lbs, Standard 23-41 lbs., Toy 18-22 lbs. Life span: Giant 12-13 yrs, Standard 13-15 yrs., Toy 14-15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: with older, well-behaved children Good with […]
Estrela Mountain Dog
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Portugal Group: Working dog, Guard dog Height: males 25-29 in., females 24-27 in. Weight: males 88-110 lbs., females 66-88 lbs. Life span: 9-13 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: only with continued socialization What is the origin of the Estrela Mountain Dog? The Estrela Mountain […]
Dogue de Bordeaux
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France Group: Working dog Height: males 23-27 in., females 22-25 in. Weight: 99-110 lbs. Life span: 8-10 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: must have early socialization Good with other pets: not usually unless socialized early November’s Dog of the Month This devoted family companion is the oldest French Breed. […]
Doberman Pinscher
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Germany Group: Working dog Height: 24-28 in. Weight: males 75-100 lbs., females 66-90 lbs. Life span: 10-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: with early socialization & supervision Good with other pets: with early socialization, may show aggression to other dogs The Dobie is an elegant-looking dog, very protective of […]
Canaan Dog
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Israel Group: Working dog Height: 18-24 in. Weight: 40-55 lbs. Life span: 12-15 years Trainability: high Good with children: yes with children they know Good with other pets: may be aggressive with same sex dogs What is the origin of the Canaan Dog? The Canaan Dog is native to Israel […]
Burnese Mountain Dog
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Switzerland Group: Working dog, Guard dog Height: males 25-27 1/2 in., females 23-26 in. Weight: males 90-120 lbs., females 70-100 lbs. Life span: 6-8 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Bernese Mountain Dog? The Bernese Mountain Dog, one […]