Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Middle East Group: Sighthound Height: males about 28 in., females 25 in. Weight: males 50-60 lbs., females 35-45 lbs. Life span: 13 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: with kind children, supervise Good with other pets: will probably see other animals as prey What is the origin of the Saluki? […]
What is the origin of the German Wirehaired Pointer? This breed was developed in the 19th century in Germany as a hunter and gun dog. Its ancestry includes the Griffon, Deutscher Drahthaar, Deutscher Stichelhaar, Deutscher Kurzhaar, and Pudelpointer. What does the German Wirehaired Pointer look like? The Wirehair is a medium to large size 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 […]
