Breed Group: Mixes and More Height: Up to 14 inches Weight: 5 to 15 pounds Life Span: 10 to 15 years This cute little dog is a cross of a Maltese and a Toy or Miniature Poodle. Clever, playful, and affectionate, Maltipoos retain their puppy-like looks and behavior well into their teen years. The coat…
Dog Breeds
Maltese
Breed Group: Toy Height: 8 to 10 inches at the shoulder Weight: 4 to 7 pounds Life Span: 15 to 18years With shoe-button eyes framed by a glistening coat of silky white, the Maltese has earned enduring popularity by combining cute with a lively, bright, and bold personality. Weighing less than seven pounds, these charmers…
Lhasa Apso
Breed Group: Non-Sporting Height: 10 to 11 inches at the shoulder Weight: 12 to 18 pounds Life Span: 12 to 15 or more years The Apso, as he’s known in his homeland of Tibet, is dignified yet mischievous. His alert and somewhat suspicious nature make him an excellent watchdog, and indeed that was his…
Labrador Retriever
Breed Group: Sporting Height: 21.5 to 24.5 inch. at shoulder Weight: 55 to 80 pounds Life Span: 10 to 13 years Good-looking, smart and fun-loving, the Lab has a a lot going for him. He’s large, but not too large, he’s calm and easygoing when he’s not exuberantly fetching a tennis ball or a bird.…
Jack Russell
Breed Group: Terrier Height: 13 to 14 inches at the shoulder Weight: 13 to 17 pounds Life Span: 12 to 14 years “Born to dig” is this dog’s rallying cry. He’s super-active, super-smart and, in the wrong hands, super-destructive. The Jack Russell (Parson Russell if you live on the AKC side of the fence) does…
Irish Terrier
Breed Group: Terrier Height: Average of 18 inches at the shoulder Weight: 25 to 27 pounds Life Span: 12 to 16 years The Irish Terrier lives life to the fullest. He adores people and can be good with the family kids. This fearless terrier is intelligent and stubborn, requiring consistent training and a tall…
Irish Setter
Breed Group: Sporting Height: 24 to 27 inches at the shoulder Weight: 35 to 70 pounds Life Span: 10 to 11 years The Irish Setter is a rowdy and rollicking redhead with energy to spare. At his best, he is sweet and trainable, but he is sometimes stubborn. Expect him to retain his puppy-like…
Havanese
Breed Group: Toy Height: 8.5 to 11.5 inches at the shoulder Weight: 7 to 13 pounds Life Span: 14 to 15 years The Havanese is a bright and lively little dog who likes to think up his own games and then play them with you. It’s certainly possible to spoil a Havanese, but they’re pretty…
Greyhound
Breed Group: Hound Height: Not specified in breed standard Weight: 50 to 70 pounds, sometimes moreLife Span: 10 to 13 years Nicknamed the 40-mph-couch potato, Greyhounds are quiet, gentle, affectionate dogs who can fit into almost any home. They love a cushy sofa and they are satisfied with a 20-minute walk. Did You Know the…
Great Pyrenees
Breed Group: Working Height: 25 to 32 inches at the shoulder Weight: 85 to 115 pounds Life Span: 10 to 12 years This beautiful white dog has a heritage as a flock guardian, but these days he’s primarily a loving family companion. He’s big, smart, and strong-willed, so it takes a special person to be…
