Breed Tips
From the most recognizable characteristics of popular cat and dog breeds to the best low maintenance pets to match your lifestyle, Spot shares important breed tips to help you keep your furry family members healthy and happy.
How Much Does a Dachshund Cost in 2025?
Dachshund Characteristics Life expectancy: 12 – 15 years Adult weight: 15 – 35 lbs. Adult height: 5 – 9 in. Origin – Germany Whether you know them as Wiener dogs, Sausage dogs, or Badger dogs; Dachshunds are the dwarfs of the dog world. Short legs...
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The True Cost of Owning a Jack Russell Terrier in 2024
Jack Russell Terrier Characteristics Life expectancy: 13 – 15 years Adult weight: 20 – 30 lbs. Adult height: 12 – 16 in. Origin – England Named after Reverend Jack Russell who developed this breed, the Jack Russell terrier is a fox-hunting breed....
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How Much Does a Great Pyrenees Cost in 2024?
Great Pyrenees Characteristics Life expectancy: 10 – 12 years Adult weight: 100 – 120 lbs. Adult height: 85 – 110 in. Origin – France You can get confused between a Great Pyrenees and a Pyrenean Mountain dog and that’s okay because they are the...
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Labrador Retriever - Learn more about the Cost of a Labrador in Canada in 2025
Labrador Retriever Characteristics Life expectancy: 10 – 12 years Adult weight: 65 – 80 lbs. Adult height: 21 – 24 in. Origin – United Kingdom Labrador Retrievers, or ‘Labs,’ are named after the area in Britain where the breed first originated –...
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How Much Does a Goldendoodle Cost in 2024?
Goldendoodle Characteristics Life expectancy: 10 – 15 years Adult weight: 40 – 50 lbs. Adult height: 20 – 22 in. Origin – United States Can you guess what happens when you mix one of the most popular, lovable, and energetic dog breeds with one of...
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How Much Does a Rottweiler Cost in 2025?
Rottweiler Characteristics Life expectancy: 8 –10 years Adult weight: 110 – 135 lbs. Adult height: 24 – 28 in. Origin – Germany With ties that can be traced back to Roman times, the Rottweiler is one of the oldest surviving dog breeds in the world....
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Great Dane Price Guide: A Complete Breakdown of Costs in 2024
Great Dane Characteristics Life expectancy: 8 – 10 years Adult weight: 100 – 120 lbs. Adult height: 32 – 36 in. Origin – Germany A hunting dog from the middle ages, the Great Dane is a hunting dog that originated in Germany and was originally for...
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Top 10 Cutest Cat Breeds
Independent, ambivalent, aloof and smart is how you can describe a cat. And of course, cute. Can’t miss that adjective from the list. Humans have been known for domesticating cats since thousands of years. Originally for catching rodents and then for...
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How Much Does a Shih Tzu Cost in 2024?
Shih Tzu Charastericstics? Life expectancy: 10 – 16 years Adult weight: 9 – 16 lbs. Adult height: 8 – 11 in. Origin – China A small-toy dog from the ancient treasuries of China, Shih Tzu are one of the most common and popular Chinese dog breeds in...
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