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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier - Fun Facts and Crate Size
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Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1973 Lifespan: 12-14 years Size: Medium Energy Level: Medium - High Recommended Crate Size: 36" dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Table of Contents Introduction Breed Appearance Nutrition Grooming Exercise Pet Crate Size Introduction Historically, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs, or Wheaties, were owned by the poorer classes in Ireland. Their versatility helps a lot in their jobs as a farm dog like ridding the property of vermin, helping guard against intruders, as well as doing a little hunting. It has a strong prey drive. The Wheaten Terrier...
Portuguese Water Dog - Fun Facts and Crate Size
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Portuguese Water Dog Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1983 Lifespan: 11-13 years Size: Medium Energy: High Recommended Crate Size: 36" dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Introduction This dog breed once existed all along Portugal’s coast. They were taught to retrieve lost tackles and broken nets, and even herd fish into the nets. They were couriers from ship to ship. As their name suggests, the Portuguese Water Dog loves water very much. This is supported by their webbed feet. In the early 20th century, Portugal faced social upheaval which led to the decline of this wonderful...
Norwegian Elkhound – Fun Facts and Crate Size
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Norwegian Elkhound Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1913 Lifespan: 12-15 years Size: Medium Energy: Medium Recommended Crate Size: 36" dog crates* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Introduction The Norwegian Elkhound or Norsk Elghund in Norwegian means "Norwegian moose dog". As its name suggests, Elkhounds are used for the tracking and hunting of moose (or elk), bears, and even wolves. This dog breed was presented for the first time at an 1877 dog exhibition in Norway. It is believed to be one of the oldest dog breeds with Elkhounds having been found buried in Viking burial grounds! Breed The...
Keeshond– Fun Facts and Crate Size
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Keeshond Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1930 Lifespan: 12-15 years Size: Medium Energy: Medium Recommended Crate Size: 36” 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 You might not expect a guard dog to be one of the most affectionate breeds in the world. You might be surprised to see him wearing spectacles too. The Keeshond is a fun-loving, outgoing, happy dog who smiles most of the time and whose facial outlines make him look as if he is wearing glasses. Quite the...
Finnish Spitz – Fun Facts and Crate Size
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Finnish Spitz Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1988 Lifespan: 13-15 years Size: Medium Energy: High Recommended Crate Size: 36" dog crates* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Finnish Spitz is one the breeds considered as national dogs of Finland. This dog has a thick coat with small ears. The Spitz itself is taken from a German word which means “sharp”. This dog can live in colder climates like those that are found in the North. At first glance, this breed resembles a polar wolf, but it is a friendly dog. The origin of Finnish Spitz is not clear, but most...