Articles — Breed chart

  Komondor Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1937 Lifespan: 10-12 years Size: Large Energy: Medium Recommended Crate Size: 48" dog crate*  Return to the main Dog Crate Sizes Breed Chart. Table of contents Introduction Breed Appearance Nutrition Grooming Exercise Pet Crate Size Introduction From its appearance, the Komondor may look like a giant mop with four legs. But beneath that moving mop, there is a big dog with a great personality. The Komondor was originally bred as a working dog to guard livestock. Due to their natural instinct as a guardian dog, they are highly protective and love to watch over...

  Greyhound Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1885 Lifespan: 10-13 years Size: Large Energy: Medium Recommended Crate Size: 48" dog crate*  Return to the main Dog Crate Sizes Breed Chart. Table of contents Introduction Breed Appearance Nutrition Grooming Exercise Pet Crate Size Introduction The Greyhound is known as an ancient dog breed. Its breeding history can be traced back to 3000 years ago in Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Persia where we can see them a lot depicted as statues, sculptures, or paintings. In the past, only the rich elite was allowed to own the Greyhound. Anyone who was responsible for their...

Giant Schnauzer Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1930 Lifespan: 12-15 years Size: Large Energy: High Recommended Crate Size: 48" dog crate*  Return to the main Dog Crate Sizes Breed Chart. Table of contents Introduction Breed Appearance Nutrition Grooming Exercise Pet Crate Size Introduction The first appearance of the Giant Schnauzer was around the 17th century in Swabia and Wurttemberg, Germany. The history of its original breeding is unclear. There is speculation that it is bred from several breeds like the German Sherperd, Great Dane, Doberman, and Rottweiler. This dog is the largest one in comparison to the other two types, the...

  Collie Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1885 Lifespan: 12-14 years Size: Large Energy: Medium Recommended Crate Size: 48" dog crate*  Return to the main Dog Crate Sizes Breed Chart. Table of contents Introduction Breed Appearance Nutrition Grooming Exercise Pet Crate Size Introduction The Collie originated from Scotland around 350 years ago. The lineage of this breed can be traced back to one dog called Old Hemp. Unlike other herding dogs, the method of this breed is less aggressive and quieter yet still very effective. There are 3 main types of Collie, which are Border Collie, Bearded Collie, and Rough Collie....

  Chinook Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1906 Lifespan: 12-14 years Size: Medium Energy: Medium Recommended Crate Size: 48" dog crate*  Return to the main Dog Crate Sizes Breed Chart. Introduction Chinook dogs are not for lazy owners. They are now considered a rare breed of sled dog. Chinooks were developed in the New Hampshire state in the 20th century and have since become the official state dog of New Hampshire. The Chinook breed is a result of crossbreeding between Husky stock with Mastiff-like breeds. They are now kept as family pets for companionship. Chinooks bark rarely but they are very talkative in expressing...