What is the origin of the English Foxhound? The roots of the English Foxhound date back before the 1800s. The English kept very careful breeding records. Created in the late 16th century using other hounds, the Greyhound, Fox Terrier and Bulldog were later used in the mix. Foxhounds were bred to hunt fox and other […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Croatia Group: Sporting dog, Gun dog Height: males 22-24 in., females 20-22 in. Weight: 55 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, but supervise with toddlers Good with other pets: yes with early socialization The Dalmatian is an ancient breed, even found in Egyptian bas-relief and […]
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 […]
