Barnevelders are named after the Dutch town of Barnevelder. They were developed through the crossing of chickens from Asia with local Dutch breeds. Barnevelders lay a fair amount of brown eggs. Recently, breeders have focused on this breed as a show breeder, ignoring the quality of the eggs. Now many Barnevelders lay light brown eggs. […]
American Tortoise Rescue is a California based, non-profit organization protecting all species of tortoise and turtle. May 23, 2019 was the 10th annual World Turtle Day sponsored by the rescue group. Susan Tellen and Marshall Thompson founded ATR 20 years ago and advocate humane treatment of all animals including reptiles. Experts predict that within the […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Portugal Group: Working dog, Guard dog Height: males 25-29 in., females 24-27 in. Weight: males 88-110 lbs., females 66-88 lbs. Life span: 9-13 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: only with continued socialization What is the origin of the Estrela Mountain Dog? The Estrela Mountain […]
