There is a loophole in the animal welfare legislation that allows puppy mills to go without inspection and license if they sell puppies online. This means that puppy mills can continue to operate and mistreat the dogs in their care. This past May, 3 Senators introduced the Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act (PUPS) to […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Germany Group: Toy, Companion Height: 10-12 in. Weight: 8-12 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: medium to low Good with children: with older, gentle children Good with other pets: yes, but will try to dominate other dogs The Miniature Pinscher was bred in Germany from the Dachshund and the Italian […]
In another articule, “Why is Your Dog Growling at You”, I wrote about one of my dogs, Murphy, who guarded an old toy that I found partially buried in my front garden. My gentle Murphy went so far as to growl and lunge when I didn’t read her body language correctly. In the 6 years […]
