A dog’s intelligence is generally measured by how quickly s/he learns. But this doesn’t mean that slow learners aren’t smart. And it doesn’t mean that the more clever a dog, the better pet s/he is. The average dog understands about 165 words and signals, intelligence equal to a 2 year old child. Smarter dogs have […]
First, let’s clear up one myth. Dogs do NOT have cleaner mouths than humans. Have you ever watched where a dog sniffs or licks? Dr. Marty Becker, veterinarian and author, does reassure us however, saying that since “many of the bacteria in a dog’s mouth are species specific, it won’t harm the owner.” Dr. Becker […]
Where does the Ukranian Levkoy come from? Developed by breeder Elena Biriukana in the Ukraine, the Levkoy is a product of mating between a Scottish Fold male and a Donsky Sphynx female as well as domestic and other oriental cats. The forward folded ears and little or no hair is due to a dominant mutation. […]
