Breed Tips

Maltese Characteristics Life Expectancy: 12 – 15 years Adult weight: 6 - 8 lbs. Adult height: 7 – 9 in. Origin – Malta The Maltese dog is a small breed, known to have long, silky white coats and charming personalities. They are believed to have...

Belgian Malinois Characteristics Life expectancy: 14 - 16 years. Adult weight: 40 – 80 lbs. Adult height: 22 – 26 in. Origin – Belgium The Belgian Malinois is a highly versatile dog breed that is known for its intelligence and athleticism....

Havanese Characteristics Life expectancy: 14 – 16 yrs. Adult weight: 7 – 14 lbs. Adult height: 8 in. - 12 in. Origin – Cuba The Havanese is a toy breed that originated in Havana, Cuba. This small, sturdy dog is known for its long silky coat,...

Bullmastiff Characteristics Life expectancy: 7 – 9 years Adult weight: 100 – 130 lbs. Adult height: 24 – 27 in. Origin – England The Bullmastiff is a large, muscular dog breed that was originally bred in England in the 19th century to protect...

Coton de Tulear Characteristics Life expectancy: 15 – 19 years Adult weight: 8 - 15 lbs. Adult height: 9 – 11 in. Origin – Madagascar The Coton de Tulear is a small but sturdy dog breed that originated from the island of Madagascar. These dogs are...

Borzoi Characteristics Life Expectancy: 12 – 14 years Adult weight: 35 – 65 lbs. Adult height: 19 – 23.5 in. Origin – Russia Borzoi dogs are a member of the Sighthound family. This breed was originally bred for hunting wolves in Russia. They are...

Perro de Presa Canario Characteristics Life expectancy: 9 – 11 years Adult weight: 84 – 110 lbs. Adult height: 22 – 26 in. Origin – Spain Perro de Presa Canario, also known as the Canary Dog or the Perro de Presa, is a breed of large and powerful...

Dalmatian Characteristics Life Expectancy: 11 – 13 years Adult weight: 45 – 70 lbs. Adult height: 19 – 24 inches Origin – Croatia Dalmatians are known for their distinctive black spots and white coat. They are medium to large-sized dogs often...

Therapy dogs have become a valuable asset in various settings, from hospitals to schools and even in disaster relief efforts. They have the ability to help provide comfort and emotional support to those in need, making them a vital part of many therapy...