Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Italy Group: Scenthound Height: males 20-24 in., females 20-23 in. Weight: 44-62 lbs., females 40-57 lbs. Life span: n/a Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: may chase small animals What is the origin of the Italian Hound? The Italian Hound as the name indicates comes from […]
What is the origin of the Sicilian Hound? The Silician, also known as Cirneco dell’Etna, Hound is a member of the Greyhound family and has been known in Sicily for 100s of years. It is believed this Hound is descended from Egyptian hounds and was brought to Italy by the Phoenicians. It is associated with […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Sweden Group: Spitz type Height: 22-26 in. Weight: 66 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: may show dominance with other dogs What is the origin of the Swedish Elkhound? Also known as the Jamthuind, the Swedish Elkhound, a Spitz-type dog, dates […]
