Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France Group: Gun dog Height: 17-21 in. Weight: 30-40 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes with early socialization Good with other pets: high prey drive, will chase small animals The Brittany Spaniel probably originated in Brittany, a province in France. What does the Brittany Spaniel […]
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 […]
Although it’s rare, ferrets can have heartworms. The same mosquito that infects a dog or cat can bite your ferret and transfer the disease to him/her. While all mosquitoes are not carriers of heartworm, it’s impossible to tell which ones are by sight. Because of their size, mosquitoes can easily get into your home through […]
