Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Scotland Group: Sighthound Height: 28-32 in. Weight: 75-110 lbs. Life span: 9-11 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, but supervise due to large size Good with other pets: High prey drive, may chase other animals What is the origin of the Scottish Deerhound? Deerhounds are an ancient breed of […]
Most of us who have terminally ill or aged pets practice hospice care and may not even be aware that we are. There are times when the cost of treatment can overwhelm, particularly young families and those on fixed incomes. With incurable illnesses such as cancer, treatment often causes side effects without any benefit. Pet […]
Conservation is the protection of natural areas and wild populations of plants and animals, including endangered species. Although much animal conservation focuses on wildlife, there are domesticated breeds suffering from the threat of extinction as well. Of course, pet lovers are generally concerned with the well-being of all living things. Consider getting involved by donating […]
