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There are more than 4,000 types of lizard in the world. Most live in the tropics. The largest living lizard in the world is the Komodo Dragon, native to the central archipelago of Indonesia. The Komodo’s average length is 6.6-9.8 feet with tails as long as their bodies. An interesting fact about the Komodo – […]
American Breeds Dog Breeds Herding Dogs

Miniature American Shepherd

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Herding Height: toy-10-14 in., mini-14-18 in. Weight: teacup-under 12 lbs.; toy-12-17 lbs.; mini-20-40 lbs. Life span: 12-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Miniature American Shepherd? These minis look exactly like the Australian Shepherd, only […]
American Breeds Dog Breeds Sporting Dogs

Redbone Coonhound

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Sporting dog Height: males 22-27 in., females 21-26 in. Weight: 45-70 lbs. Life span: 11-12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: chases small animals What is the origin of the Redbone Coonhound? In the 1840s hunters in Georgia wanted a dog that […]