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Guide Dogs

Guide dogs are assistance dogs trained to lead blind and vision impaired people around obstacles. They are led by their human owners and help them get where they want to go safely. Guide dogs are mentioned in literature as early as the sixteenth century but the first guide dog training schools were established in Germany […]
Dog Breeds Peruvian Dogs Sighthounds

Peruvian Inca Orchid

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Peru Group: Sighthound Height: small 10-16″; medium 16-20″; large 20-26″ Weight: small 9-18 lbs.; medium 18-26 lbs.; large 26-55 lbs. Life span: 11-12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, with supervision Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Peruvian Inca Orchid? The Peruvian Inca Orchid […]
Dog Breeds Scenthounds Spanish Dogs

Spanish Pointer

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Spain Group: Scenthound Height: 19-22 1/2 in. Weight: 59-72 Life span: n/a Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Spanish Pointer? The Spanish Pointer, rarely seen outside of Spain, is a result of a crossing with the Sabeuso Espanol, a […]