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 […]
Finding a good pet sitter can be tricky at times. There will be instances when your pet will not connect with everyone and you want to be sure that your pet is at ease while you are away. Although it may not be an easy task at first to find a pet sitter, there are […]
You’ve seen this in cartoons, but now it’s for real – dogs learning to drive cars. The Auckland, New Zealand SPCA CEO, Christine Kalin and noted animal trainer Mark Vette are teaching dogs to drive cars. Ms. Kalin came up with the idea in order to prove to people how smart shelter dogs are. She […]
