Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Guard dog Height: males 30 in. minimum, females 27 1/2 in. minimum Weight: males 160 lbs. or more, females 150 lbs. or more Life span: 9-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes with small dogs March’s Dog of the Month This huge, […]
What is the origin of the Lurcher? The Lurcher type of dog can trace its origins to the Romanichals (gypsies) of Ireland and Great Britain. It is a sighthound crossed with another breed of dog depending on which traits a breeder is looking for. Collie and Terrier crosses are common. In the U.S. crosses with […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Herding Height: males 14-16 in., females 13-15 in. Weight: males 60-75 lbs., females 50-65 lbs. Life span: 10-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes The Collie is a centuries old sheepdog. It’s name probably comes from the black-faced Scottish sheep it guarded. […]
