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Segugio Italiano Quick Facts: Not AKC recognized at present Life Expectancy: 10-12 years Size: medium Energy: high Recommended Crate Size: 36” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Introduction Pasta, pizza, and...the Segugio Italiano - those are the things that make the Italian world go round.  While the Segugio is not all that common in the United States or Canada, he’s one of the top ten breeds in Italy. Handsome, talented, and oh-so-smart, this lean machine is a work of art just as the masterpieces of famous artists like Michelangelo and Leonardo Da Vinci.  If you are sure this...

  Treeing Tennessee Brindle  Quick Facts: Not AKC recognized at present Life Expectancy: 10-12 years Size: medium Energy: medium to high Recommended Crate Size: 36” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Introduction This handsome dog knows he’s “the stuff”.  He’s a proud hunter that hails from the Appalachian and Ozark Mountains in the United States where moonshine was once made by the bucket-loads during the prohibition years.  But that wasn’t what gave this dog his thrills.  Nope.  He’s always been into the game of chasing a critter up a tree...and keeping him there. Courageous, smart as a whip,...

Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound Quick Facts: Not Yet AKC recognized Life Expectancy: 10-14 years Size: medium Energy: high Recommended Crate Size: 36" dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Introduction Fearless and focused, the Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound is all business.  He does, however, take time off the clock to bond with his pet parent.  He’s a loving soul who is an expert in trailing wounded game, like deer and bear.  As far as loyalty, you’d be hard pressed to find one who is willing and able go the lengths to protect, love, and serve any more than this...

Schipperke Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1990 Life Expectancy: 13-15 years Size: small Energy: high Recommended Crate Size: 24” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Introduction Ahoy!  This daring dog is Belgium's "Little Captain", serving as the traditional barge dog of the Low Countries. He’s a smart, curious, lively, and somewhat intense soul and a twinge of mischief runs through his sea-faring blood too.  With this handsome and humorous character, there’s never a lack of entertainment.  He’s a hard-working little fellow, smaller in size than he is in power and might.  Some consider him a Miniature Sheepdog and...

  Shichon Quick Facts: Not AKC Recognized Life Expectancy: 12-15 years Size: small Energy: medium Recommended Crate Size: 24” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Table of Contents Introduction Breed Appearance Nutrition Grooming Exercise Pet Crate Size More Information Introduction Soft, cute, playful, and cuddly, that’s what the Shichon is.  A proud member of the Teddy Bear Dog Club, or dogs that bear an uncanny resemblance to Teddy bears, this pup is a prize.  He’s friendly, excellent with kids, barely sheds at all, and is pretty portable too. The Shichon is a designer dog of a Bichon...