by Sheryl Matthys | May 1, 2015 | Breeds Groups, Herding Dogs |
he bouncy, boisterous Beardie clowns his way through life. Vital Stats Height: 20 to 22 inches at shoulder Weight: 45 to 55 pounds Coat: shaggy and long Life span: 12 to 14 years Summary The Bearded Collie was developed in Scotland to herd sheep and cattle in any...
by Sheryl Matthys | May 1, 2015 | Breeds Groups, Herding Dogs |
Give this dog a job and he’ll love it. Vital Stats Height: 18 to 23 inches at shoulder Weight: 40 to 65 pounds (males average 57 pounds, females average 47 pounds) Coat: medium-length; wavy or straight Life span: 12 to 15 years Summary Despite his name, the...
by Sheryl Matthys | May 1, 2015 | Breeds Groups, Herding Dogs |
The Australian Cattle Dog isn’t just tough, he’s also smart and loyal. Vital Stats Height: 17 to 20 inches at shoulder Weight: 30 to 50 pounds Coat: short and straight Life span: 12 to 15 years Summary The Australian Cattle Dog is an extremely...
by Sheryl Matthys | Apr 30, 2015 | Breeds Groups, Herding Dogs |
No Swiss miss here: This is an athletic herding dog and livestock guardian. Vital Stats Height: 19.5 to 22 inches at shoulder Weight: 48 to 55 pounds Coat: thick and shiny Life span: 9 to 12 years Summary The Appenzeller originated as an all-around farm dog, who...
by Sheryl Matthys | Apr 30, 2015 | Breeds Groups, Companion Dogs |
Vital Stats Height: 10 to 14 inches at shoulder Weight: 14 to 18 pounds Coat: short and smooth Life span: 12 to 15 years Summary Pugs often are described as a lot of dog in a small space. These sturdy, compact dogs are a part of the American Kennel Club’s Toy...
