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Laika
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. […]
Boxer
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Germany Group: Working dog Height: males 22-25 in., females 21-23 1/2 in. Weight: 55-70 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes, but may have problems with same sex dogs Boxers were developed in Germany in 1850, and claims its ancestry in […]
American Eskimo Dog
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Spitz type Height: 14-15.5 inches Weight: 15-30 lbs Life span: 13-17 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the American Eskimo Dog? German Spitz dogs are descended from dogs of the Stone Age and are the oldest […]