Dog sledding has been a popular activity in Canada for thousands of years. Around 1,000 A.D., the Thule Inuit migrated to Artic Canada from what is now Alaska bringing with them the first Canadian Eskimo dogs. The Inuit used dog sledding for transportation: to trade, hunt, fish, and monitor trap lines. Life in northern Canada […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Guard dog Height: males 21-23 in., females 20-22 in. Weight: males 78-84 lbs., females 66-75 lbs. Life span: 9-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Ca de Bou? The Ca de Bou is descended from Mastiffs […]
News from the ASPCA on the upcoming vote on the Agriculture Appropriations bill. Dear Animal Advocates, Great news! Congress is busy setting the federal budget for fiscal year 2013, and on June 19, Rep. Jim Moran’s amendment to block use of taxpayer dollars for horse slaughter inspections was approved by the House Appropriations Committee! This […]
