Breeds A-Z

the sighthounds, are named after. While some dogs are herders by nature and others have been selected simply to be our side-by-side companions for life,… Read More »Sighthound?

Temperament: Affectionate, Sprightly, Tomboyish Height: 7-8 inches Weight: 7 pounds Life Expectancy: 11-15 years Group: Toy Group  Beneath the dainty, glossy, floor-length coat of a Yorkshire Terrier beats the… Read More »Yorkshire Terrier

Temperament Loyal, Alert, Calm Height: 10-14 inches (toy), 14-18 inches (miniature), 18-23 inches (standard) Weight: 10-15 pounds (toy), 15-30 pounds (miniature), 30-55 pounds (standard) Life Expectancy: 13-18 years… Read More »Xoloitzcuintli

Temperament: Friendly, Devoted, Trainable Height: 22-24 inches (male), 20-22 inches (female) Weight: 50-70 pounds (male), 35-50 pounds (female) Life Expectancy: 12-15 years Group: Sporting Group  The hardworking Wirehaired Pointing… Read More »Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Temperament: Affectionate, Playful, Calm Height: 19-22 inches (male), 18-21 inches (female) Weight: 25-40 pounds Life Expectancy: 12-15 years Group: Hound Group  The sleek, sweet-faced Whippet, the “Poor Man’s Racehorse,”… Read More »Whippet

Temperament: Loyal, Happy, Entertaining Height: 11 inches (male). 10 inches, female Weight: 15-20 pounds Life Expectancy: 13-15 years Group: Terrier Group  Smart, confident, and always entertaining at play, the… Read More »West Highland White Terrier

Temperament: Happy, Reserved, Upbeat Height: 18-19 inches (male), 17-18 inches (female) Weight: 40-55 pounds (male), 35-50 pounds (female) Life Expectancy: 12-15 years Group: Sporting Group  The Welsh Springer Spaniel… Read More »Welsh Springer Spaniel

Temperament: Friendly, Fearless, Obedient Height: 25-27 inches (male), 23-25 inches (female) Weight: 70-90 pounds (male), 55-75 pounds (female) Life Expectancy: 10-13 years Group: Sporting Group  The Weimaraner, Germany’s sleek… Read More »Weimaraner

Temperament: Affectionate, Gentle, Energetic Height: 22-24 inches (male), 21-23 inches (female) Weight: 55-60 pounds (male), 44-55 pounds (female) Life Expectancy: 12-14 years Group: Sporting Group  The Vizsla is a… Read More »Vizsla

Temperament: Smart, Brave, Courteous Height: 22-27 inches (male), 20-25 inches (female) Weight: 50-70 pounds Life Expectancy: 12-13 years Group: Hound Group  A smart, brave, and sensible hunter, the Treeing… Read More »Treeing Walker Coonhound