Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Germany Group: Working dog Height: males 28 1/2-31 1/2 in., females 25 1/2-29 1/2 in. Weight: 90-170 lbs. Life span: 9-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes, with early socialization What is the origins of the Leonberger? Named for the city of Leonberg in […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Spain Group: Guard dog Height: males 30-32 in.; females 28-29 1/2 in. Weight: 120-180 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, although toddlers should be supervised due to dog’s size Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Pyrenean Mastiff? These dogs appeared […]
Have you ever wondered how breed names came about? Some are obvious such as those named for their places of origin. Others are named for the person who developed them, the breed’s job and still others were inspired names. Here are some examples. Cairn Terrier – Called cairns in Scotland (home to this terrier), they […]
