Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France or Belgium Group: Toy, Companion Height: 8-11 in. Weight: 9-10 lbs. Life span: 14-16 yrs. Trainability: high, except housebreaking Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes, but take care with large dogs What are the origins of the Papillon? The Papillon, whose origin is France, is descended […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Germany Group: Companion, (Standard – Working dog) Height: Giant Spitz, 16-17 in., Standard 11-14 in., Toy 9-11 in. Weight: Giant Spitz 38-40lbs, Standard 23-41 lbs., Toy 18-22 lbs. Life span: Giant 12-13 yrs, Standard 13-15 yrs., Toy 14-15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: with older, well-behaved children Good with […]
What is the origin of the Laika? The Laika is also known as the Russian Spitz and is in that family of dogs. Laika means “barker.” Laika was the name of the first dog in space and many Russian dogs have that name. There are six different types of Laikas which will be described here. […]
