Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Italy Group: Guard dog Height: males 26-31 in., females 24-29 in. Weight: males 150 lbs. up, females 140 lbs. up Life span: 7-9 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: not recommended for small children Good with other pets: yes if raised with them, may be dog aggressive What is the […]
Seizures can occur in dogs for a number of reasons including some that may be idiopathic (of unknown origin). A seizure is caused by a sudden abnormal burst of electrical activity in the brain. A grand mal seizure is usually preceded by an aura and the dog becomes nervous, restless, may cry out, seek attention […]
Alpacas are one of the 4 species of camelid, sharing their history with the Llama, vicuna and guanaco. Settling in the harsh environment of the Andes Mountains of South America, alpacas were domesticated more than 5,000 years ago by the Incas, natives of the area. Alpacas were first imported to the U.S. from Peru in […]
