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Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Companion dog Height: 14 in. Weight: 5-15 lbs. Life span: 10-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Maltipoo? Maltipoos are hybrids, sometimes called designer dogs. They are a cross between Malteses and Poodles. The aim […]
Pharaoh Hound
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Malta Group: Sighthound Height: 21-25 in. Weight: 40-60 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: may chase small animals What is the origin of the Pharaoh Hound? Once thought to come from Egypt, the Pharaoh Hound is native to Malta and rarely […]
Shih-Tzu
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Tibet, China Group: Companion dog, Toy Height: 9-10 1/2 in. Weight: 9-16 lbs. Life span: 11-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, with gentle older children Good with other pets: yes The Shih Tzu was a companion and watch dog in the Chinese imperial cours. Dogs brought from Tibet […]