Maltese
Other names/Nicknames: Bichon Maltaise Melita Country/Date of origin: Malta 500 BC Height: 5 inches Weight: 4 to 6 pounds Personality: Sweet and sassy. Gentle mannered and bred for centuries …
Breed Information
Lowchen
Other names/Nicknames: Little Lion Dog Country/Date of origin: France 1500′s Height: 10 to 13 inches Weight: 8 to 18 pounds Personality: An affectionate, lively, little, lap dog. Bred to …
Lakeland Terrier
Other names/Nicknames: Cumberland Terrier Patterdale Terrier (although there is another by that name now) Lakies Country/Date of origin: England 1700′s Height: Female: 13-1/2 inches Male: 14-1/2 inches Weight: 15 …
Labrador Retriever
Other names/Nicknames: St. John’s Newfoundland Lesser Newfoundland Lab Country/Date of origin: Canada 1800′s Height: Females: 21 to 22 inches Males: 23 to 24 inches Weight: Females: 55 to 70 …
Korean Jindo
Other names/Nicknames: None Country/Date of origin: Korea 1800′s Height: 17 to 24 inches Weight: 40 to 45 pounds Personality: Excellent watch dog. Has a strong, territorial instinct. Very loyal. …
Komondor
Other names/Nicknames: None Country/Date of origin: Hungary 800′s Height: Females: from 25-1/2 inches Males: from 27-1/2 inches Weight: Females: from 80 pounds Males: from 100 pounds Personality: Strictly a …
Keeshond
Other names/Nicknames: Dutch Barge Dog Wolf Spitz Chien Loup Country/Date of origin: Netherlands 1500′s Height: 17 to 18 inches Weight: 55 to 66 pounds Personality: A delightful little companion. …
Javanese
Personality: Talkative, people-loving cats that enjoy sitting on laps and shoulders. Demonstrative, playful, and affectionate. Dog-like in their devotion and behavior. Easily trained to fetch and walk on a …
Japanese Bobtail Shorthair
Personality: Active, intelligent cats that love human companionship. Curious, bold, and alert. Soft voices with a wide range in pitch. History: Imported from China or Korea into Japan at …
Jack Russell Terrie
Other names/Nicknames: Parson Jack Russell Terrier Hunt Terrier Country/Date of origin: England 1700′s Height: 10 to 13 inches Weight: 11 to 15 pounds Personality: The quintessential terrier. Alert, active, …