Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Herding dog Height: males 22-24 in., females 20-22 in. Weight: 70-100 lbs., females slightly less Life span: about 10 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What are the origins of the OId English Sheepdog? Sometimes called the Bobtail and bred in England […]
According to the ASPCA, food guarding or aggression is not the same as resource guarding. Most dogs become very excited around mealtime, watching you prepare their food. They hop around and even bark if you’re a bit slow. But some dogs are fearful that their food will be taken away. Other dogs see you as […]
Circovirus has reared its ugly head, now affecting dogs. In California, several dogs have died while one death was reported in Ohio with several dogs showing symptoms of the virus. Circovirus itself is not new. Named Porcine Circovirus (PCV), it is commonly found in pigs. It appears now that PCV may have jumped species and […]
