General Information: Height: 24 inches (61 cm) for females up to 27 inches (69 cm) for males. Weight: 65 to 80 lbs. Life Span: 11 to 12 years Coloring: Mostly white coat with flecks: valid combinations are white with black (blue belton), white with orange flecks (orange belton), white with orange flecks and lighter nose (lemon belton), white with liver flecks (liver belton), or “tricolour” which is blue or liver belton with tan markings on the face, chest, and legs. [...]

General Information: Height: 23-28 inches Weight: 44-75 pounds Life Span: 12-15 years Coloring: Black, lemon, liver and orange; solid or with a white base. Area of Origin: England Similar Breeds: German Shorthair Pointer, Gordon Setter, Irish Setter, and Vizsla. History and Origin: The Pointer’s ancestors developed slowly throughout Europe; however, it was not until they landed in England between the 16th and 17th centuries that the breed really came into its own as the noble hunter’s companion that we know [...]

General Information: Height: 6-9 inches Weight: 8-15 pounds Life Span: 10-15 years Coloring: Black, brindle, brown, chocolate, cream, golden, Merle, white and any combination of the above. Area of Origin: Unknown Similar Breeds: Chihuahua, Yorkie-Poo, Yorkshire Terrier History and Origin: The origin of the Chorkie is unknown as this is a crossbreed; however, the first noted planned crossings of a Chihuahua and a Yorkshire Terrier were in the 1990s. As it is a mixed breed, there are no breed “standards” [...]

General Information: Height: 11-13 inches Weight: Up to 12 pounds Life Span: 10-14 years Coloring: Any color – solid or combination Area of Origin: China or Africa Similar Breeds: Xoloitzcuintli (Mexican Hairless), Inca Hairless Dog and the Peruvian Inca Orchid. History and Origin: The Chinese Crested dog is not, as most would assume, from China. The “African Hairless Terriers,” as they were known at the time, were brought to China by sailors. They were not originally brought onboard as pets, [...]

General Information: Height: 7 inches Weight: “8 to 10 pounds, and should not exceed 12 pounds” Life Span: “10 to 15 years” Coloring: Black, Black and Tan, Red, and Beige Area of Origin: Belgium Similar Breeds: Petit Griffon, Pug History and Origin: The Brussels Griffon has a fascinating history and story of origin. In fact there are three variations of this dog, the Brussels Griffon, Belgian Griffon and the Petit Brabancon – recognized by some as the same breed and [...]

General Information: Height: 23 to 27 inches at the shoulders Weight:” 80 lbs. to 110 lbs.” Life Span: “9 to 11 years” Coloring: The colors are black and tan, liver and tan, and red Area of Origin: France, Belgium, Britain Similar Breeds: The extinct Norman hound, and Santongeois, and the modern Bleu de Gascogne, Gascon Santongeois, Ariegeois and Artois Normande; modern St Hubert is the English bloodhound History and Origin: The history and origin of the bloodhound is somewhat confusing [...]

General Information: Height: 9 ½ – 11 ½ inches from the shoulder Weight: “6.5 lbs. – 13 lbs.” Life Span: “11-14 years” Coloring: Most are black. Also acceptable is gray, red, silver, black, and tan Area of Origin: Germany Similar Breeds: Russian Dog, Griffon Cross, Affen Terrier, other terriers, Schnauzer History and Origin: The Affenpinscher hails from Germany and is one of the most ancient breeds of toy dogs. In fact some believe that the Affenpinscher is the most ancient [...]

General Information: Height: 24 –-30 in Weight: 70-130 lbs Life Span: 10-12 yrs Coloring: Black, White, Chocolate, or Brindle Area of Origin: Scotland Similar Breeds: Labrador, Newfoundland, Bernese Mountain Dog, Goldendoodle   Personality: Akita’s have very strong personalities and need strong owners to teach and train them properly. They are best in a one-dog house, and males can be aggressive with other male dogs. Akita’s can coexist in multi-dog households but they need to be trained well and watched carefully. [...]

General Information: Average Height: 6-7 inches Average Weight: Under 7 pounds Life Span: 10-15 years Coloring: Blue and Tan with clear lines. The blue must be a dark steel-blue as silver-blue, bronze or black is not permitted. The tan must be dark at the base and taper to a lighter color at the tip. Area of Origin: Yorkshire, England Similar Breeds: Skye Terrier, Paisley Terrier, and Australian Silky Terrier. History and Origin: The Yorkshire terrier was developed in the mid-19th [...]