Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Germany Group: Working dog Height: males 30 in. min., females 28 in. min. Weight: males 120 lbs. and up, females 100 lbs. & up Life span: 8-10 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes German Gaul and parts of Italy and Spain were invaded in […]
The Spanish Horse is intelligent and even-tempered, eager to please. They take part in dressage, jumping and driving competitions. Known for its bravery, in Spain, this horse is ridden in the bullfighting arena. The Spanish Horse has been used to improve many other breeds including American breeds. Where does the Purebred Spanish Horse come from? […]
Cher Ami (French for dear friend) was a carrier pigeon in World War I. Along with other pigeons, he carried messages for the United States troops in Europe. Cher Ami probably carried his most important message on October 4, 1918. Surrounded and trapped by the Germans on the side of a hill, the commander of […]
