Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Scotland Group: Terrier Height: 10-14 in. Weight: 13-18 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: strong prey drive, will chase small animals The Cairn Terrier comes from Scotland and has been around since the 1500s.It is named for the piles of small […]
Ever wonder why your dog does the things he does? Scientists have only recently begun studying dog behavior seriously. Dog owners all know that their dogs are intelligent and can understand them pretty well. Researchers are studying how much of the anecdotal stories can be proven scientifically and whether dogs’ behavior has been modified as […]
Tossing a stick for your dog to fetch seems a harmless enough game. It’s probably been in practice since dogs and humans first bonded. But is using sticks for play or training such a good idea? Your veterinarian can tell you how many injuries s/he has treated when dogs play with sticks. Dogs naturally use […]
