Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Sighthound Height: 18-24 in. Weight: males 33-55 lbs., females 22-45 lbs. Life span: late teens, 15-18 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: care should be taken due to high prey drive What is the origin of the Silken Windhound? The Silken Windhound […]
I love all dogs, but German Shepherds hold a special place in my heart. I recently learned that there are two different bloodlines of German Shepherd Dogs, American and German. Former German Cavalry Captain, Max von Stephanitz, was the developer of the German Shepherd Dog, by far one of the most versatile breeds in […]
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 […]
