Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Companion Height: Toy, 7.5-11 in. Miniature, 11.5-16 in. Weight: Toy, 4-8 lbs. Miniature, 8.5-16 lbs. Life span: approx. 15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: gets along well with cats What is the origin of the American Hairless Terrier? In 1972 in […]
By the late 1800s there were several societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals in the United States. In 1873 a prevention of cruelty to children was formed. Lacking a unified voice, four years later, delegates from 27 humane organizations in 10 states decided to unite and combine their skills for the welfare of […]
The question of whether horse-drawn carriages should be banned has been in the news lately. Glee star Lea Michele has recently starred in a PETA campaign supporting a ban. An announcement has been made that Prince William and his fiancee, Kate Middleton, will travel to their wedding by car instead of by carriage. Although the […]
