Hedgehogs normally lose their quills (spines) during shedding periods. This is referred to as quilling and usually occurs when hedgehogs are babies and juveniles and large amounts of quills are shed. The first quilling takes place at 2 months old. The baby hedgehog’s fine quills are dropped and the replacement quills are longer and thicker. […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Tibet Group: Companion Height: 10 in. Weight: 9-15 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, with gentle children Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Tibetan Spaniel? Buddhists believe the lion to be an important symbol that followed Buddha like a dog. […]
According to the National Assessment of Education Progress scores, in 2004, 40% of 4th graders are below their grade level in reading. And that’s only one survey. What is more natural than seeing children and dogs together. Often children can relate better to their furry pals who are non-judgmental and offer comfort. Both children and […]
