Breed in Brief Registries: AKC, UKC Occupation: Herder Size: 24.5 to 27.5 in tall; 80 to 110 lbs Longevity: 11 to 13 years Exercise: Very active Training: Easy; hard to keep challenged Grooming: Easy The Beauceron is a herding dog from France with a documented history going back to the 1500s. The breed was used [...]
1 Breed in Brief Registries: AKC, UKC, CKC Occupation: Herder Size: 20 to 22 in tall; 40 to 60 lbs Longevity: 13 to 15 years Exercise: Active and playful Training: Easy to train; hard to keep focused Grooming: Difficult The Bearded Collie is one of England’s oldest breeds. In the past, the breed was also [...]
(13-inch and 15-inch) Breed in Brief Registries: AKC, UKC, CKC Occupation: Pack hunter Size: Under 1 3 in tall and between 13 and 15 in; 15 to 30 lbs Longevity: 14 to 15 years Exercise: Moderate to vigorous Training: Challenge Grooming: Easy Packs of hunting hounds were being used in England long before the time [...]
Breed in Brief Registries: AKC, UKC, CKC Occupation: Trailer Size: No taller than 14 in; 40 to 60 lbs Longevity: 11 to 13 years Exercise: Calm; low energy Training: Challenge Grooming: Easy The Basset Hound originated in France (bas in French means low-set) in the mid-1500s. The Basset was developed by friars of the French [...]