Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Sporting dog, Gun dog Height: 15-18 in. Weight: males 30-45 lbs., females 25-40 lbs. Life span: 13-15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes if socialized early Good with other pets: Usually with dogs, some may chase cats & small animals What is the origin of the […]
What is the origin of the German Wirehaired Pointer? This breed was developed in the 19th century in Germany as a hunter and gun dog. Its ancestry includes the Griffon, Deutscher Drahthaar, Deutscher Stichelhaar, Deutscher Kurzhaar, and Pudelpointer. What does the German Wirehaired Pointer look like? The Wirehair is a medium to large size dog […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Malta Group: Sighthound Height: 21-25 in. Weight: 40-60 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: may chase small animals What is the origin of the Pharaoh Hound? Once thought to come from Egypt, the Pharaoh Hound is native to Malta and rarely […]
