Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France or Belgium Group: Toy, Companion Height: 8-11 in. Weight: 9-10 lbs. Life span: 14-16 yrs. Trainability: high, except housebreaking Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes, but take care with large dogs What are the origins of the Papillon? The Papillon, whose origin is France, is descended […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Switzerland Group: Working dog Height: males 27 in. minimum, females 25 in. minimum Weight: 120-200 lbs. Life span: 8-10 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes but take care with toddlers due to size of dog Good with other pets: usually, with early socialization February’s dog of the Month This […]
To set the scene, your bird is sound asleep at his/her usual time. Suddenly, in the middle of the night, you are awakened by chaos in the birdcage. If you are frightened, imagine how your bird feels. Night fears can affect any bird, but it appears to be more common in cockatiels. When a frightened […]
