Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Sweden Group: Spitz type Height: 22-26 in. Weight: 66 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: may show dominance with other dogs What is the origin of the Swedish Elkhound? Also known as the Jamthuind, the Swedish Elkhound, a Spitz-type dog, dates […]
I’m going to begin with cancer because my lovely Timo, a Rottweiler mix, has osteosarcoma, bone cancer. It was discovered quite by accident, as she showed no signs of illness. One day, the beginning of December 2008,Timo and my German Shepherd, Quanah, were playing when Quanah accidentally stepped on Timo’s right front leg. Timo let […]
A phobia is an irrational, exaggerated fear of something. An instinct is a natural or inborn impulse or tendency. And yes, dogs do have phobias. Fearful behavior can be the result of a phobia. Dogs can be phobic about thunderstorms, any loud noises, cars, bathtime, the veterinarian. Phobias usually develop when a dog has had […]
