Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Italy Group: Guard dog Height: males 26-31 in., females 24-29 in. Weight: males 150 lbs. up, females 140 lbs. up Life span: 7-9 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: not recommended for small children Good with other pets: yes if raised with them, may be dog aggressive What is the […]
Silkies are an ancient, Asiatic breed of poultry, most notably known for their fur like feathers. While the structure of a Silkies feather is much like other birds, they lack barbicels between each strand of ‘hair’ on the feathers shaft. These barbicels are tiny, cartilage hooks, that act like Velcro and give a feather its […]
Origin Though originally native to Africa, Hedgehogs are now bred in captivity in North America and have become very interesting pets. Hedgehogs are about 5-8 inches long with a lifespan of 4-6 years. The underside of the Hedgehog is covered with soft fur, but prickly spines cover their backs. The spines lie flat when the […]
