Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Canary Islands Group: Guard Dog Height: 22-26 inches Weight: 88-110 lbs Life span: 9-11 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: family children Good with other pets: unpredictable November’s Dog of the Month This strong-willed dog is very protective of its family. It is an excellent guardian of home & hearth. […]
In an experiment using zebra finches which are native to Australia, scientists at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland discovered some interesting choices made by the birds. Zebra finch males are the ones that build the nests. Choosing 21 birds, the researchers wallpapered the walls of their enclosure with blue, pink or yellow pastel […]
Native Americans welcomed wolves into their homes and domesticated them. According to a Native American legend, the dog freely chose to become a companion to man. Dogs were considered part of the family and given names which reflected their personalities and characteristics. Before the introduction of horses to North America (by the Europeans), dogs were […]
