In Old Slaughter’s Coffee House (named for the original owner), near Picadilly Circus in London, on the evening of June 16, 1824, an historic meeting took place. It was a meeting to discuss protecting animals from cruelty. Fortunately the meeting’s success has been felt around the world. Two years earlier, Richard Martin, a member of […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Sighthound Height: males 28-30 in., females 27-28 in. Weight: males 60-88 lbs., females 60-75 lbs. Life span: 10-13 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: sometimes chase cats & other small animals What is the origin of the Greyhound? Greyhounds originated in the Middle […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Afghanistan Group: Sighthound Height: 24-29 in. Weight: 50-60 lbs. Life span: 14 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: older, gentle children Good with other pets: may chase smaller animals Dog of the Month for December Afghan Hound is the oldest sighthound known. Afghans are elegant looking but clown-like at play. […]
