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From Inge MacLeod, Location Unknown
My name is General Rommel. I love to spend my afternoons taking in a few rays. Ahh... the life of a six month old
   

   
AKC Group Hound
Class Hound
Country of Origin Germany
First Registered 1885
Colors All colors but white.
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Coat Type Smooth-haired - dense, short and smooth
Long-haired - soft and straight, and only slightly wavy
Wire-haired - short, straight and harsh with a long undercoat.
Height Standard - 8 inches, Miniature - 6 inches
Weight Standard - 16-32 lbs., Miniature - under 11 lbs.
Life Span 12 -14
Litter Size 5 - 12
Health Concerns Prone to disc problems - do not let him become overweight or jump from heights. They are also subject to genetic eye diseases and skin problems.
Temperament Lively, intelligent, courageous
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From Dori, Florida
My dog is definitely a lap dog. She is smart and energetic. She is eager to please us but loves to chase lizards and bark at cats and deer outside our fence. She  understands "out"  "cookie"  "lie down" "no". I love her. 

   

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