Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Herding dog Height: 18-23 in. Weight: males 45-60 lbs., females 40-50 lbs. Life span: 12-16 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes, especially if raised with them What is the origin of the English Shepherd? The English Shepherd was thought to have […]
We all have preferences about what kind of dog we like. And there are so many breed types to choose from including hair length and all shapes and sizes. But how did these dogs (and other pets) develop? The ancestors of modern dog breeds certainly didn’t look the same. We know that breeds were developed […]
American Tortoise Rescue is a California based, non-profit organization protecting all species of tortoise and turtle. May 23, 2019 was the 10th annual World Turtle Day sponsored by the rescue group. Susan Tellen and Marshall Thompson founded ATR 20 years ago and advocate humane treatment of all animals including reptiles. Experts predict that within the […]
