Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Afghanistan Group: Sighthound Height: 24-29 in. Weight: 50-60 lbs. Life span: 14 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: older, gentle children Good with other pets: may chase smaller animals Dog of the Month for December Afghan Hound is the oldest sighthound known. Afghans are elegant looking but clown-like at play. […]
Spitz-type dogs are a type characterized by long, thick, and often white fur, and pointed ears and muzzles. Their tail is usually curled over the dog’s back. Although it is not clear where they originate from, most of the Spitz-types seen today are from the Arctic. Through selective breeding, Spitz types have been developed to […]
Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO of HSUS reports on OSHA’s investigation of the death of Dawn Brancheau who was killed by the largest Orca at SeaWorld. In February 2010, Dawn Brancheau, a veteran orca trainer at SeaWorld Florida, was killed by Tilikum, SeaWorld’s largest orca. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a federal agency […]
