Fido is a Latin word and means to trust, to confide in, to believe. As it’s not popular, how did it become a name referring to any dog? We have to go back in time to Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States. Lincoln suffered spells of depression and as many pet owners do, […]
All the U.S. Presidents have had pets except for three. Pres. Barack Obama is no exception to the rule. Shortly after entering the White House, he and his family adopted a six-month old Portuguese Water Dog which they named Bo. The pure-bred dog was given to the Obamas as a gift by Sen. Ted Kennedy […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Madagascar Group: Companion, Toy Height: 9-13 in. Weight: no more than 18 lbs. Life span: 15-17 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Coton de Tulear? The Coton de Tulear is believed to be descended from dogs who survived […]
