Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France Group: Scenthound Height: 13-15 in. Weight: 25-40 lbs. Life span: 12-16 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, supervise young children Good with other pets: with early socialization What is the origin of the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen? That’s quite a name for a small dog to carry. This […]
Many beautiful birds are native to Australia. There have been 867 species recorded so far. Most of these birds live in the wild. Unfortunately, Australia’s birds face unprecedented challenges to their survival – habitat destruction, feral predators and climate change. Although there are more than 340 species of parrots in Australia, fewer than 100 are […]
Dogs use their tails as part of communicating their feelings. Their happy greetings lift our spirits too. Some dogs seem so happy-go-lucky, their tails never stop wagging. But this excitement can lead to injury, sometimes serious, known as Happy Tail Syndrome or Kennel Tail. A tail that is rapidly wagging can meet a hard enough […]
