Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Belgium, France Group: Herding dog Height: males 23-28 in., females 22-27 in. Weight: males 70-90 lbs., females 60-80 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes if raised with them, may be dog-aggressive What is the origin of the Bouvier des Flandres? […]
Osteochondritis Dissecans usually affects large breed dogs between the ages of 5-8 months and may be due to rapid growth. It can affect any joint but the most common is the shoulder. An area of shoulder cartilage thickens and breaks off, falling into the joint. A loose lump is formed called a “joint mouse” which […]
On March 7, 2013, the United Nations conference on wildlife trade in Bangkok defeated the proposal by the United States and Russia to crack down on international trade in hides and body parts of polar bears. The count was 42 nations against, 38 nations voted in favor while 46 countries including 27 member EU and […]
