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Barbet
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France Group: Sporting dog Height: 20-25 in. Weight: 35-60 lbs. Life span: 13-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: n/a November’s Dog of the Month This rare breed’s name if from the French for beard (barbe). The Barbet is said to be the father of […]
Russian Harlequin Hound
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Russia Group: Scenthound Height: 22-27 in. Weight: 40-70 lbs. Life span: N/A Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes, if raised with them What is the origin of the Russian Harlequin Hound? The Russian Harlequin Hound was known as the Anglo-Russian Hound until 1951 when it […]
Anal Sac Impaction
Dogs have 2 anal sacs located on either side of the anus. Anal sacs in dogs are similar to the scent glands of skunks. While skunks use their scent for defense, dogs mark their territory when defecating with secretions from the anal sacs. There is a strong odor emitted from the sacs. When dogs smell […]