This page contains news items of interest to pet lovers. ASPCA-Congress Says No Horse Slaughter in U.S. ASPCA-Horse Slaughter Vote Alert ASPCA – Animals and Antibiotics ASPCA – April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month ASPCA – Justice is Served ASPCA – Victory for Puppies A Miracle in the Devastating Storms A Vet to […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France/Spain Group: Guard dog (livestock) Height: males 27-32 in., females 25-29 in. Weight: males 110-130 lbs., females 80-90 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes March’s Dog of the Month The Great Pyrenees is a giant defending home and family, but […]
The Orpington breed was created in 1886 by William Cook, who crossed Minorcas, Langshans and Plymouth Rocks, and named the breed after his hometown. He first created black Orpingtons and then went on to create white, buff and blue colored. The original purpose of the breed was to be dual-purpose, for both egg and meat […]
