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Rhodesian Ridgeback Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1955 Lifespan: 10-12 years Size: Medium Energy: Medium Recommended Crate Size: 42” 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 The Rhodesian Ridgeback originates in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). Its breeding history can be traced back to the mid-17th century. Early pioneers of Cape Colony in South Africa crossed their dogs with the ridged hunting dogs belonging to the Khoikhoi people. By the 1860s, European settlers came with several hunting dog breeds like the Great Dane, Mastiff, Greyhound, etc....

  Bullmastiff Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1934 Lifespan: 8-10 years Size: Large Energy: Medium Recommended Crate Size: 48" dog crate*  Return to the main Dog Crate Sizes Breed Chart. Introduction Bullmastiff dogs originated from the English Mastiff and Old English Bulldog to be the gamekeepers to guard estates. They were developed in England in the 1800s. Bullmastiff dogs are really quiet and seldom bark, they have a mellow personality and love to watch TV with you on the couch. Breed The American Kennel Club formally recognized the Bullmastiffs in 1934. These medium energy dogs are known as brave, loyal, a...

  Briard Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1928 Lifespan: 10-12 years Size: Medium Energy: Medium Recommended Crate Size: 48" dog crate*  Return to the main Dog Crate Sizes Breed Chart. Introduction Briards are herding dogs originating from France that became more popular after the Paris dog show in 1863. This dog breed is the result from a Beauceron and Barbet crossing. Briards were used during World War I as a messenger, sentry, and searcher for wounded soldiers. Nowadays Briard dogs do their jobs as search and rescue dogs in the military, as police dogs and as companion dogs in families. Breed...

Irish Water Spaniel Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1884 Life Expectancy: 12 – 13 years Size: medium-large Energy Level: medium-high Recommended Crate Size: 42” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Introduction The Irish Water Spaniel is the largest breed and one of the oldest of the spaniels. According to the American Kennel Club in terms of registrations, it is one of the rarer breeds. This is also the tallest of AKC spaniels, standing 21 to 24 inches at the shoulder and weight of 55 to 65 pounds. Some of its distinguishing characteristics are a crisply curled, waterproof...

Dogue De Bordeaux Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 2008 Lifespan: 5-8 years Size: Large Energy: Medium Recommended Crate Size: 48" dog crate*  Return to the main Dog Crate Sizes Breed Chart. Introduction The Dogue De Bordeaux originated in France in the early 14th century. The Dogue De Bordeaux is bred to do many different things like carrying heavy objects, pulling carts, or guarding flocks. This breed used to come in 2 different varieties, which are Dogue and Doguin. Unfortunately, Doguins are no longer in existence. The Dogue De Bordeaux itself was almost extinct two times in history. The first time was...