Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Sporting dog, Gun dog Height: males 24-27 in., females 23-26 in. Weight: males 55-80 lbs., females 45-70 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the English Setter? The ancestry of the English Setter includes […]
There are viruses lurking everywhere, some benign or dormant, others deadly. Myxomatosis, a pox disease is on the loose, striking rabbits. It is almost always fatal. Myxomatosis is transmitted by fleas, mosquitoes, fur mites, black flies and other biting insects. Symptoms can be seen quickly – swollen, pink-tinged eyes and genitals, also the rabbit’s face […]
If you’re away from home all day, Doggie Daycare may solve the problem of leaving your dog home alone. Many dogs become stressed when left alone for long periods. They resort to destroying your house or yard and/or barking and howling, annoying the neighbors. Crate training is one way to handle the situation. But Doggie […]
