Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Canada Group: Sporting dog Height: males 28-31 in., females 26-28 in. Weight: males 130-150 lbs., females 100-120 lbs. Life span: 10 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes The Landseer has its origins in Newfoundland. Although recognized as a separate breed, some feel it is […]
The Bedouin of the Middle East are the earliest known horse breeders. They created the Arabian Horse, which was a fast breed. The Akhal-Teke of West-Central Asia was bred for war and racing in ancient times. Medieval Europeons bred large horses specifically for war, called destriers. These large horses provided more power for the knight’s […]
Conservation and animal welfare are similar causes with many overlaps. However, there are occasions when the two concepts conflict. Conservation is focused on the survival of species in the wild, while animal welfare is concerned with the well-being of individual animals. One example of this conflict relates to the attitude toward zoos. Modern zoos focus […]
