Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Germany Group: Working dog Height: males 22-25 in., females 21-23 1/2 in. Weight: 55-70 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes, but may have problems with same sex dogs Boxers were developed in Germany in 1850, and claims its ancestry in […]
Working Dogs
Appenzell Mountain Dog
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Switzerland Group: Working dog Height: 22-23 in., females = 18-20 in. Weight: 49-70 lbs. Life span: 12-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes with older children Good with other pets: yes with early socialization October’s Dog of the Month! Need a strong back to cart your packages? The Appenzell […]
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Turkey Group: Working dog,Guard dog Height: 27 in. and up Weight: males 110-150 lbs., females 80-120 lbs. Life span: 11-13 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, when socialized early Good with other pets: when raised with them What is the origin of the Anatolian Shepherd Dog? The Anatolian Shepherd […]
Akbash Dog
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Turkey Group: Working dog, Guard dog Height: males, 28-31 in., females 27-29 in. Weight: males, 90-130 lbs., females 75-100 lbs. Life span: 10-11 yrs. Trainability: medium Good with children: with early socialization & supervision Good with other pets: can be dog-aggressive What is the origin of the Akbash? The Akbash […]