Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Scotland Group: Terrier Height: 10-11 in. Weight: males 35-40 lbs., females 25-30 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, with early socialization Good with other pets: sometimes dog-aggressive, may view small animals as prey What is the origin of the Skye Terrier? Related to other Scottish […]
The loss of a pet is as traumatic for us as losing any loved one. Children, the elderly and disabled face the same feelings although they may see loss a bit differently. There are ways to help when dealing with grief that can make the loss easier to bear. Children need reassurance. Phrases such as […]
Robin R. Ganzert, President and CEO of the American Humane Association (AHA) reports that the U.S. Congress has passed the 2016 National Defense Authorization Act. This bill guarantees that all of America’s heroic military working dogs will be returned to the U.S. when retired. The bill also states that their human handlers and their families […]
