Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Russia Group: Working Height: males 21-23.5 in., females 19-21 in. Weight: males 50-65 lbs., females 40-55 lbs Life span: 12-16 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes The Samoyed dog takes its name from the Samoyedic peoples of Siberia. These nomadic reindeer herders bred the […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Terrier Height: 9-10 in. Weight: 11-12 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes, with cats & dogs, chases small animals What are the origins of the Norfolk and Norwich Terriers? Both the Norfolk and Norwich Terriers are short-legged ratters […]
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak and Poison Sumac are all related and found in many areas. The allergen in these plants is called urushiol, an oil substance. While most pets don’t appear to be affected by the oil – perhaps partly because their fur helps to protect their skin – it can rub onto their coats. […]
