Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France/Spain Group: Guard dog (livestock) Height: males 27-32 in., females 25-29 in. Weight: males 110-130 lbs., females 80-90 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes March’s Dog of the Month The Great Pyrenees is a giant defending home and family, but […]
February 21, 2012 – a day to celebrate. Ohio’s Governor John Kasich signed HB 14 into law, ending discrimination against pitbulls. Prior to this law pitbulls were considered dangerous based solely on the breed. Best Friends Animal Society, vigorous in their stand against banning breeds, states that the new law also prohibits convicted felons from […]
The incidence of cancer in birds is somewhat high. Causes and treatment often depend on the species of bird. Birds can suffer from a variety of cancers – lymphomas, melanomas, carcinomas. Parakeets, budgies and cockatiels appear to be more prone to cancer than other species of bird. Budgies under 5 years old can have kidney, […]
