Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Afghanistan Group: Sighthound Height: 24-29 in. Weight: 50-60 lbs. Life span: 14 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: older, gentle children Good with other pets: may chase smaller animals Dog of the Month for December Afghan Hound is the oldest sighthound known. Afghans are elegant looking but clown-like at play. […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Italy Group: Scenthound Height: males 20-24 in., females 20-23 in. Weight: 44-62 lbs., females 40-57 lbs. Life span: n/a Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: may chase small animals What is the origin of the Italian Hound? The Italian Hound as the name indicates comes from […]
What is the origin of the Kerry Blue Terrier? The Kerry Blue Terrier is originally from County Kerry in Ireland. It was developed in the 1700s by Irish shepherds mainly with crosses of the Irish Terrier and others. It appeared in the U.S. in the 1920s. Along with the shamrock, the Kerry Blue Terrier has […]
