Many idioms in the English language relate to animals. Here are some of the more popular ones: 800 pound gorilla A little bird told me Albatross around your neck All bark and no bite As the crow flies At a snail’s pace Back the wrong horse Beard the lion in his own den Beating a […]
When we humans go out for a walk, we usually keep up a good pace. We seldom stop until we reach our destination unless we meet a friend or look in a shop window. Dogs, on the other hand, seem to stop and go constantly – ready to sniff at anything visible. At these times, […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France Group: Scenthound Height: 14 in. Weight: 40-60 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: may chase small animals February’s dog is the Basset Hound. Although the Basset Hound may look sad, to know one is to be charmed by their clownish […]
