Articles — Dog

  Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog Quick Facts: Not yet AKC recognized Life Expectancy: 12-15 years Size: Medium Energy: High Recommended Crate Size: 36” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Introduction He’s an energetic, intelligent, very diligent worker from the Outback who’d rather rustle the cows than snuggle on the couch any old day.  The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog certainly loves his humans though and is loyal almost to a fault.  He’s a devoted protector of his people...and his cattle. Equally as important as all the things this adorable, athletic soul is are the things he is...

Australian Kelpie Quick Facts: Not yet AKC recognized Life Expectancy: 12-15 years Size: Medium Energy: High Recommended Crate Size: 42” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Introduction Intense!  If there’s one single word that describes the Australian Kelpie to a tee, it’s “intense”.  He’s a go-getter, full of vigor and vitality.  He’s a devoted dog - devoted to his work and his family.  Lithe and athletic, willing and able to work from sun up to sun down, this dog is alert, eager, and very energetic.  He can work in the roughest weather conditions too like the harsh...

Catahoula Leopard Dog Quick Facts: Not AKC Recognized Life Expectancy: 10-14 years Size: Medium to Large Energy: Medium Recommended Crate Size: 48" dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Introduction The Catahoula Leopard Dog is a handsome fellow although he is odd-looking indeed.  As his name implies, his appearance certainly resembles a leopard.  He’s a rare beauty who originated in the good ole USA, in Louisiana, as a matter of fact.  He easily earned the title of the State Dog of his homeland.  The hard-working Catahoula is one of the few dogs that began as a working dog...

  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...

  Poochon Quick Facts Not AKC Recognized Lifespan: 12-15 years Size: small Energy: high 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 The Poochon is a playful pup loaded with a body full of charming wool curls.  He’s very intelligent too.  A hybrid dog bred from a Bichon Frise and a Poodle, this designer breed hits the nail on the head when it comes to breeding intents.  Sometimes lovingly referred to as a “Teddy Bear Dog”, this mix is affectionate,...