Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Japan Group: Working dog Height: males 18-22 in., females 17-20 in. Weight: 30-40 lbs. Life span: 11-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes with early socialization What is the origin of the Kai Ken? The Kai Ken, also known as the Tora Inu, is […]
The ancient Romans enjoyed exotic animals and showed them off in the Colosseum. They enjoyed watching them perform tricks, being hunted and killed. Wolves, bears, wild boar, deer and goats were native to Rome and elephants, leopards, lions, ostriches and parrots were imported in the 1st Century B.C. They were followed by the hippopotamus, rhinoceros, […]
Friends of Animals, FoA, has always supported spay/neuter for pets. Unless you are a qualified breeder, spay/neuter should be the choice for your pet. Too many pets are abandoned yearly, winding up on the streets or in shelters, suffering and dying. FoA is offering certificates in the United States for low-cost spay/neuter at participating animal […]
