Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Belgium Group: Toy, Companion Height: 9-11 in. Weight: 8-10 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes with kind, older children Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Brussels Griffon? The Brussels Griffon, the Griffon Brabancon and the Belgian Griffon were probably bred […]
A hound is a type of dog that assists hunters by tracking or chasing the animal being hunted. It is distinguished from Gun Dogs, which identify the location of the prey and retrievers, which bring the quarry to the hunter. There are some hounds which use both the sight and sound senses to track prey. […]
Capybaras are the largest existing rodent in the world. They are related to guinea pigs, chinchillas, agoutis. Native to Venezuela, Capybaras inhabit much of South America, living in densely forested areas near water – lakes, rivers, streams, ponds, marshes, swamps. They stand about 20-25 inches tall and weigh from 75-150 lbs. although larger specimens have […]
