Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Afghanistan Group: Sighthound Height: 24-29 in. Weight: 50-60 lbs. Life span: 14 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: older, gentle children Good with other pets: may chase smaller animals Dog of the Month for December Afghan Hound is the oldest sighthound known. Afghans are elegant looking but clown-like at play. […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Herding dog Height: males 22-26 in., females 20-24 in. Weight: 55-80 lbs. Life span: 14-16 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes with early & continual socialization Good with other pets: yes with early socialization What is the origin of the Catahoula Leopard Dog? While it was […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Herding Height: males 14-16 in., females 13-15 in. Weight: males 60-75 lbs., females 50-65 lbs. Life span: 10-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes The Collie is a centuries old sheepdog. It’s name probably comes from the black-faced Scottish sheep it guarded. […]
