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How Were Breeds Named
Have you ever wondered how breed names came about? Some are obvious such as those named for their places of origin. Others are named for the person who developed them, the breed’s job and still others were inspired names. Here are some examples. Cairn Terrier – Called cairns in Scotland (home to this terrier), they […]
Tibetan Mastiff
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Tibet Group: Working dog, Guard dog Height: males 26 in. min., females 24 in. min. Weight: males 100-160, females 75-120 (Some dogs are close to 200 lbs.) Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: low Good with children: yes but always supervise Good with other pets: with opposite sex dogs, may chase […]
Cane Corso
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Italy Group: Guard Dog, Mastiff Height: 24-27 in. Weight: 88-110 lbs. Life span: 10-11 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: with children in the family Good with other pets: Usually no, with dogs and other pets What is the origin of the Cane Corso? The Cane Corso can trace its […]