Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Turkey Group: Guard dog Height: males 28-33 in., females 28-31 in. Weight: males 120-145 lbs., females 100-125 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, with early socialization Good with other pets: can be dog-aggressive What is the origin of the Kangal Dog? The Kangal Dog is […]
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: Italy/France Group: Companion Height: 10-13 in. Weight: 9-18 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. & up Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, with older, well-behaved children Good with other pets: yes, usually What is the origin of the Lowchen? The Lowchen originated in Southern Europe and may be the rarest purebred […]
