Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Ireland Group: Sporting dog Height: 25-28 in. Weight: 55-75 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Irish Setter? Ancestors of the Irish Setter include pointers, spaniels, and other setters. Originally red and white, the pure […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Ireland Group: Terrier Height: 17-20 in. Weight: 30-45 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes with gentle children Good with other pets: with early socialization, may view cats & small animals as prey What is the origin of the Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier? This old-around farm dog, […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Scotland Group: Herding dog Height: 20-22 in. Weight: 40-60 lbs. Life span: 10-13 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Bearded Collie? Bearded Collies were bred to herd sheep in the Scottish Highlands. A characteristic of this breed is […]
