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  Tervueren Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1959 Lifespan: 12 – 14 years Size: Large Energy: High Recommended Crate Size: 42" dog crate* to  48" dog crate* (depending on your pet's measurements). Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Introduction The Tervuren, or Tervueren, has various classifications. It is classified under several breed standards: as a breed in its own right, as well as in others, as one of several acceptable variations of the Belgian Shepherd Dog. Since 1959 in the United States, the AKC recognizes it under the name Belgian Tervuren, while prior to 1959, the Belgium Tervuren was...

Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1906 Lifespan: 12-14 years Size: Large Energy: Medium Recommended Crate Size: 48" dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Samoyed dogs are a fluffy herding dog and help Samoyedic people in Siberia to pull sleds. They are originally bred to hunt, herd reindeer, haul sleds, and accompany their owners in pack hiking, tracking, warming, and sleeping. They can be your best family friends. Sometimes the Samoyed is also nicknamed as 'Sammie' or 'Bjelkier'. Breed The American Kennel Club formally recognized the Samoyed in 1906. These medium energy dogs are known as friendly, gentle,...

The Most Effective Dog Training Methods Training a dog is a lot like teaching a child.  Every dog, like every child, is unique.  Both have their distinct personalities, so what makes one tick might send another into a complete tailspin.  That is why one training does not fit all.  Find out what method, or combination of methods, best suits your pooch with this definitive guide on dog training.  Praise Training Fido has finally found out the answer to the question - “who’s a good boy?”  It’s HIM!  You can bet - he’s pretty darn proud of himself.  By nature, most...

Pointer Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1884 Lifespan: 10-17 years Size: Large Energy: High Recommended Crate Size: 48" dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. The Pointer, often referred to as the English Pointer, is a dog breed that was developed as a gundog to help hunt birds or rabbits. According to Wikipedia, the English Pointer originated in the 16th and 17th centuries in England and was brought to US in the 1800s. They were then bred extensively, largely due to the abundance of hunting. Breed The American Kennel Club formally recognized the Pointer in 1884. These high energy dogs are...

Standard Schnauzer Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1904 Lifespan: 13-16 years Size: Medium Energy: Medium Recommended Crate Size: 36" dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Introduction Schnauzer sounds German, doesn’t it? Standard Schnauzer dogs are believed to have originated in the 15th – 16th centuries in Germany as its answer to the general purpose working dog needed on farms. Schnauzer in German is translated as "snout", which colloquially means mustache. Schnauzer dogs are a terrier dog breed, but uniquely they don’t have the terrier's typical temperament. Their versatility makes them good working dogs. They are a...