Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Russia Group: Working Height: males 21-23.5 in., females 19-21 in. Weight: males 50-65 lbs., females 40-55 lbs Life span: 12-16 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes The Samoyed dog takes its name from the Samoyedic peoples of Siberia. These nomadic reindeer herders bred the […]
Parvovirus can be a deadly disease in unvaccinated dogs and those with compromised immune systems. Parvovirus is highly contagious spreading through dog to dog contact, infected dog’s equipment such as crates, leashes, collars, food and water bowls. People who handle infected dogs can transmit the disease with their hands and clothing. Now another virulent strain […]
Fibrocartilagenous Embolish (FCE) or Spinal Cord Stroke occurs very suddenly. Small particles of the spinal disk (fibrocartilage) between the bones of the spine (vertebrae) block the blood vessels in the spine. FCE usually affects young or middle-aged dogs, medium to large breeds, but can occur in any dog. It rarely happens in cats or horses. […]
