Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Germany Group: Toy Height: 9 1/2-11 1/2 inches Weight: 7-9 lbs Life span: 11.4 years Trainability: moderate Good with children: older children Good with other pets: moderate What is the origin of the Affenpinscher? Affenpinschers are one of the oldest of the toy breeds. In 17th century Europe there were […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Coat Type: short, smooth Color: silver, bronze, gold, red, blue, brown, black & white, all with spots Temperament: intelligent, social, curious, devoted June’s Cat of the Month Although wild in appearance, this cat is very friendly. It is as loving, playful and social as any domestic cat. Where […]
Winifred Gibson Strickland began competing in dog obedience trials in the early 1940s. Winifred was the first trainer to incorporate humane methods although she still used physical punishment in training. After winning numerous obedience competitions, she retired in 1955. Her book, Expert Obedience Training for Dogs, is still used by many in spite of some […]
