Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Scotland Group: Terrier Height: 10-14 in. Weight: 13-18 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: strong prey drive, will chase small animals The Cairn Terrier comes from Scotland and has been around since the 1500s.It is named for the piles of small […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Germany Group: Scenthound, Toy Height: Standard 8-9 in., mini 5-6 in. Weight: Standard 16-32 lbs., mini 11 lbs. or less Life span: 12-16 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, with gentle children, older children Good with other pets: yes, but some chase cats The Dachshund has been around for […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Ireland Group: Sporting dog Height: 25-28 in. Weight: 55-75 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Irish Setter? Ancestors of the Irish Setter include pointers, spaniels, and other setters. Originally red and white, the pure […]
