The ancient Percheron Horse gets its name from the province in France of La Perche, southwest of Paris. The people of La Perche have always bred these horses and they are an intricate part of their lives. Although the poodle didn’t originate in France, it was standardized as a distinct breed there. During the reign […]
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) was founded in 1866 by Henry Bergh. It was the first humane society to be established in North America. Bergh was the son of a prominent shipbuilder and spent some time traveling in Europe. He visited the Earl of Harrowby, president of England’s Royal […]
Without Regret – a Handbook for Owners of Canine Amputees by Susan Neal This book is written for owners of dogs that have had to have a limb amputated due to illness, birth defects, accidents. It is written with compassion, always bearing in mind the feelings of owners and their dogs. As a former owner […]
