Frequently Asked Questions

A: These dogs are generally playful with strong jumping ability and quick reflexes. They are quick to learn and eager to please, a combination that makes them excellent agility and obedience dogs. Keeshonden get along well with children, and they like to be close to their humans whenever possible. While not aggressive to visitors they do announce newcomers loudly, and have been used as watch dogs through Europe. The breed has a reputation for great empathy and are often used as comfort dogs. At least one Keeshond was at Ground Zero on 9/11 to help comfort rescue workers. The PlexiDor Medium is the right size dog door for a Keeshond.

A: The breed originated in Boston just after the Civil War, and is a result of crossing an English Bulldog and a white English Terrier. Most modern Boston Terriers can be traced back to one single ancestor: a dog known as Hooper’s Judge. Boston Terriers are known for being intelligent and easy to train. Many excel in obedience, as therapy dogs, and in agility and flyball competitions. They are well suited for being companions and house pets. They require moderate amounts of exercise, and a minimum of grooming. A lonely Boston Terrier is rarely happy. They need attention and human contact. The PlexiDor Medium is the right size dog door for Boston Terriers.

A: Border Collies require daily exercise as well as mental stimulation. Deprived of this they grow bored and usually make up a chore for themselves, which might include re-shaping of furniture and shoes. A Border Collie might start herding everything that moves, including children, bikes, and cars. This is a fantastic companion for the right owner, but they need interaction and something to do. The PlexiDor Large is the right size dog door for Border Collies.

A: This is an athletic breed that loves activity, such as sledding, weight-pulling, back-packing, jogging, and swimming. The Alaskan Malamute known for its power and endurance. They are brown eyed, heavy, and known for being affectionate and friendly. They can be stubborn, but they are also intelligent and learn quickly. Malamutes have a double coat, and the undercoat can be up to two inches long, protecting from cold, snow, and harsh weather. The PlexiDor Extra Large is the right size dog door for Alaskan Malamutes.

A: These “Gentle Giants” have great lung capacity and are able to swim long distances. They are strong enough to handle powerful tides and rough ocean waves, and they are large enough to be able to bring drowning people ashore. They also make splendid family dogs. Newfoundlands are sweet, loving, intelligent, and easily trained. They do require daily exercise and regular brushing. The PlexiDor Extra Large is the right size dog door for Newfoundlands.

A: Suomenpystykorva are intelligent, lively, quick, and friendly. They love spending time with the family and being active. They get along well with other dogs and they’re known for loving children. The breed developed from selectively bred Spitz-type dogs that inhabited central Russia thousands of years ago. Small clans of woodsmen relied on their dogs to help them obtain food, and the dogs developed excellent hunting abilities. Being a barking hunting dog, they bark at anything out of the ordinary, and a Finnish Spitz can bark up to 160 times a minute. Their country of origin hosts barking competitions. While they can be trained to bark less, the tendency makes them wonderful watch dogs. The Finnish Spitz is a healthy breed with an average life span of 11-14 years. The PlexiDor Medium is the right size dog door for a Finnish Spitz.

A: The Swedish Vallhund is an original species, meaning it did not come from another breed of dog. They are also called Västgötaspets. These dogs are traditionally used to herd cattle, catch vermin, and guard the home. Today, they excel at obedience, agility, tracking, herding, and flyball. They’re intelligent, alert, and eager to please at the same time as they are athletic and active. As long as they get some daily exercise they make great pets. In Sweden, docking of the tail is not allowed, but some Vallhunds are still seen with bobtails; they can be born with no tail, with a stub tail, or with a full tail. The Vallhund has been pictured on stamps around the world. Some of the countries featuring it are Sweden, Nicaragua, Ukraine, Mali, and Russia. The PlexiDor Medium is the right size dog door for a Swedish Vallhund.

A: The exotic name comes from the Aztec God Xolotl, and their word for dog: Itzcuintli. The breed is also called “Mexican Hairless” and “Tepezcuintli.” In its home country, the Xolo is reputed to be a healer, and its presence is believed to cure all sorts of ailments like rheumatism, asthma, toothache, and insomnia. The dogs are believed to safeguard the home from evil spirits as well as intruders. The Aztecs believed the Xolo helped guide souls to the afterlife. There are three sizes: toy (10-14 inches at the shoulder), miniature (14-18 inches), and standard (18-23 inches tall). The breed is known to be calm, tranquil, loyal, and intelligent, and they make great companion dogs. A Medium or Large PlexiDor will be the right size dog door for a Xoloitzcuintli.

A: Labrador retrievers typically love to swim and frolic in water, and they have webbed paws. Many are athletic and energetic, and they love playing catch-and-retrieve games. They are known for being good with children and generally get along well with other pets. The breed originated in Newfoundland, where they were used to work along side fishermen. They helped pull in nets and catch fish that escaped from fishing lines. Since then, they’ve been crossed with Setters, Spaniels, and other Retrievers, and have become an ideal family dog. Labradors come in three colors – yellow, black, or chocolate. The PlexiDor Large is the right size dog door for Labrador Retrievers.

A: These dogs are strong, intelligent, loyal, and obedient. They have been ranked third dog breed regarding intelligence, close behind Border Collies and Poodles. When it comes to guarding, the German Shepherd excels. They are protective towards family and home, and most are inherently suspicious towards strangers. This is the most popular breed in a number of American cities, such as Buffalo, Chicago, Cincinnati, Detroit, and Miami. They are the third most popular breed in Seattle, Houston, and Portland, and the second most popular in Boston and Philadelphia. The PlexiDor Extra Large is the right size dog door for German Shepherds.