When dogs growl, they are communicating their feelings. Growling means that something is upsetting them and they are trying to let you know what it is. Our first instinct is to punish the dog for this behavior. After all, how dare our best friend threaten the hand that feeds and pets him. But if we […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: South Africa Group: Guard Dog Height: 25-28 in. Weight: 150-200 lbs. Life span: 10 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Boerboel? The Boerboel dates back to the 1600s when Dutch, French and English settlers brought their large dogs […]
Some of the following are highlights from Dr. Phil Zeltzman’s newsletter. Dr. Zeltzman is a highly respected, board-certified veterinary surgeon practicing in Pennsylvania. We urge you to join in subscribing to his free newsletter, where you will find invaluable information about pets. Dr. Zeltzman calls athritis in cats “the Silent Epidemic.” This is due to […]
