Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France Group: Herding Height: Males – 25 1/2 in., Females 24-26 1/2 in. Weight: 70-110 lbs. Life span: 10-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, when socialized early Good with other pets: usually, when socialized early What is the origin of the Beauceron? The first mention of a Beauceron-like […]
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is another tickborne disease. Despite its name, it has spread throughout North and South America. RMSF is carried by the American Dog Tick, the Rocky Mountain Wood Tick and the Brown Dog Tick. The ticks bite small mammals, chipmunks, squirrels, rabbits, etc. who are infected with the disease, a bacterium known […]
Some animal welfare issues which should be legislated sooner rather than later: Michael Vick and dogs? – not a good mix. The judge in Vick’s cruelty case ruled he should not have a dog for the 3 year probation period. Because Vick has been making public appearances since his release from jail, speaking out against […]
