What is the origin of the Braque Francais? The Braque Francais or French Pointing Dog is a very old breed and has been known since the 15th century. Nineteenth century researchers discovered that there are 2 varieties of the breed – the Gascogne type which is the larger and the Pyrenees type. What does the […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Australia Group: Sporting Height: 17-19 in. Weight: 33-40 lbs. Life span: 12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, with older children Good with other pets: high prey drive, not safe with other pets What is the origin of the Wirehaired Styrian Mountain Hound? The ancestors of these dogs were […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Gun dog Height: males 23-26 in., females 21-24 in. Weight: males 65-80 lbs., females 55-70 lbs. Life span: 10-13 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes with early socialization Good with other pets: may be dog aggressive The Chesapeake Bay Retriever owes its ancestry to an 1807 […]
