Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Switzerland Group: Working dog Height: males 26-29 in., females 24-28 in. Weight: males 110-140 lbs., females 90-120 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? There are different theories as to the […]
Epilus or “Gum Boil” ia a benign tumor of the mouth. It is one of the most common tumors in dogs. It begins in the connective tissue that holds the teeth to the jaw bone. There are 3 types of Epiludes(plural) 1. Fibromatous which is tough fibrous tissue 2. Ossifying Fibrous Tissue containing bone cells […]
On November 3, 1957, Russia launched Sputnik 2 sending the first animal to space, orbiting the Earth. Laika (Barker in English) was a female mixed breed stray dog. Sadly, it is believed that due to heat and stress, she died a few hours after takeoff. But hers and other dogs flights paved the way for […]
