GEORGE WASHINGTON, our first President, served from 1789-1797. While the White House was not constructed at that time, Washington’s pets can still be considered as “First Pets,” and he had many. Popular and unusual were a Lemur named Jackson and a Messenger Pigeon named Edmond. JOHN ADAMS, 1797-1801, was the first President to live in […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: North Africa Group: Sighthound Height: males 26-28 in., females 24-27 in. Weight: 40-65 lbs. Life span: 12-16 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, with respectful children Good with other pets: yes, with dogs & cats, may chase small animals What is the origin of the Sloughi? The Sloughi was […]
When you have a pet, accepting a certain amount of his/her hair around the house is inevitable – on your clothing, furniture, bedding and even some of those hairs that find their way into your food. But there are things you can do to minimize shedding and control loose hair around the house. Regular grooming […]
