Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Terrier, Toy, Companion Height: 8-9 in. Weight: about 7 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: moderate, housetraining problematic Good with children: older, kind children Good with other pets: depends, when raised with them December’s Dog of the Month Don’t let this breed’s diminutive size fool you. Typically terrier, […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Brazil Group: Guard dog Height: males 25-29 in., females 23-27 in. Weight: males 110 lbs., females 90 lbs. Life span: 9-11 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes with family Good with other pets: yes with family What is the origin of the Fila Brasileiro? The Fila Brasileiro’s ancestors were […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Afghanistan Group: Sighthound Height: 24-29 in. Weight: 50-60 lbs. Life span: 14 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: older, gentle children Good with other pets: may chase smaller animals Dog of the Month for December Afghan Hound is the oldest sighthound known. Afghans are elegant looking but clown-like at play. […]
