Other people and dogs too gather meaning from the tone of our voice when communicating. Dogs have a range of vocalization when attempting to us and other dogs what they are “saying.” Most of us can understand our dogs when they bark by the volume, pitch and length of sound. A growling dog uses a […]
Amputation is considered one of the oldest medical procedures, even for animals. In ancient times dogs were not kept as pets, only as working animals. Depending on their jobs, tails and ears were docked, dewclaws removed and castration performed. Often these surgeries caused severe infection. If the dog could no longer perform its duties, it […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Belgium Group: Herding Height: Males -24-26 in.,females 22-24 in. Weight: Males 60-70 lbs., females – 45-55 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes, other dogs, high prey drive with cats and small animals What are the origins of the Belgian Tervuren? […]
