What is the origin of the Sicilian Hound? The Silician, also known as Cirneco dell’Etna, Hound is a member of the Greyhound family and has been known in Sicily for 100s of years. It is believed this Hound is descended from Egyptian hounds and was brought to Italy by the Phoenicians. It is associated with […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Russia Group: Gun Dog Height: 15-17 3/4 in. Weight: 28-35 lbs. Life span: n/a Trainability: high Good with children: n/a Good with other pets: n/a What is the origin of the Russian Spaniel? The Russian Spaniel ancestry probably began with the English Cocker Spaniel with later additions of different Spaniels […]
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 […]
