Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Germany Group: Companion Height: males, 20-24 in., females 19-22 in. Weight: males, 50-70 lbs., females 40-60 lbs. Life span: 13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, kindly treated Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Eurasier? The Eurasier originated in Germany in 1960. Julius Wipfel, […]
Agility competitions began at Crufts in the late 1970s. They began as an entertainment act in the intermission and were based on horse shows. Agility competitions test a dog’s fitness and the handler’s ability to train and direct the dog over and through certain obstacles. The handler must direct the dog verbally or with signals, […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Canada Group: Sporting dog Height: males 28-31 in., females 26-28 in. Weight: males 130-150 lbs., females 100-120 lbs. Life span: 10 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes The Landseer has its origins in Newfoundland. Although recognized as a separate breed, some feel it is […]
