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Toy Fox Terrier

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Toy, Terrier Height: 8 1/2 – 11 in. Weight: 5-8 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, with older children Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Toy Fox Terrier? The Toy Fox Terrier is descended from the English […]
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Canary Islands

The Canary Islands are a Spanish archipelago located just off the northwest coast of mainland Africa. Surprisingly, the islands were not named for the bird, but rather for the wild canines which lived on it. Wildlife on the islands includes lizards, geckos, many European and African bird species and five species of marine turtles. The […]
Chinese Dogs Guard Dogs

Chow Chow

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: China Group: Guard dog Height: males 19-22 in., females 18-20 in. Weight: males 55-70 lbs., females 45-60 lbs. Life span: 10-15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes with early socialization Good with other pets: yes with early socialization The Chow Chow is a very old breed, dating back thousands […]