Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Balearic Islands Group: Sighthound Height: 22-28 in. Weight: 45-50 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, with early socialization Good with other pets: yes, if raised together, may chase cats and other small animals January’s dog of the Month Originally from Spain, the Ibizan Hound has […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Cuba Group: Toy, Companion Height: 8-11 in. Weight: 7-13 lbs. Life span: 14-15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Havanese? The Havanese was brought to Cuba by Spanish settlers in the 1700s. They are members of the Barbichon […]
Origin The Blue Gascon Hound was first recognized in 1976. The Blue is one of the largest of the hounds. Its ancestry goes far back, one prominent ancestor being the Grand Bleu de Gascon. The Blue shares its American origins with the Bluetick Coonhound. Successful efforts in 1976 to preserve the Blue resulted when supporters […]
