Five more defendants were convicted of animal cruelty 2 years after a massive dog fighting raid which the ASPCA aided and took part in. The defendants were sentenced to jail time. The raid in July of 2009 covered 8 states – Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Nebraska and Mississippi. Rescued from a horrible fate […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: China Group: Companion, Toy Height: 12 in. Weight: 10 lbs. or less Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Chinese Crested? The Chinese Crested originally came from Africa and were known as African Hairless Terriers. There […]
What is the origin of the Lurcher? The Lurcher type of dog can trace its origins to the Romanichals (gypsies) of Ireland and Great Britain. It is a sighthound crossed with another breed of dog depending on which traits a breeder is looking for. Collie and Terrier crosses are common. In the U.S. crosses with […]
