Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Mali Group: Sighthound Height: males 25-29 in., females 23-27 in. Weight: males 44-55 lbs., females 33-44 lbs. Life span: 12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: with older, gentle children Good with other pets: yes with dogs What is the origin of the Azawakh? The Azawakh, a sighthound, is from […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Malta Group: Toy, Companion Height: 8-10 in. Weight: 4-7 lbs. Life span: 15 yrs. plus Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes with kind children Good with other pets: yes The Maltese was thought to belong to the “Melita” Breed, an ancient name for Malta. The Maltese was bred in Italy […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Alaska Group: Working Height: 23-25 inches Weight: 75-85 lbs Life span: 11-14 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: may show aggression with other dogs The Alaskan Malamute, as its name implies, comes from Alaska where it got its name from a tribe called Mahlemuts who […]
