January 9, 2013 Waggin’ Train LLC, wholly owned subsidiary of Nestle Purina PetCare Company, announced it is voluntarily withdrawing its Waggin’ Train and Canyon Creek Ranch brand dog treats sold in the U.S. until further notice. The New York State Department of Agriculture and markets found trace amounts of antibiotics in samples of these products. […]
Have you ever wondered how breed names came about? Some are obvious such as those named for their places of origin. Others are named for the person who developed them, the breed’s job and still others were inspired names. Here are some examples. Cairn Terrier – Called cairns in Scotland (home to this terrier), they […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: North Africa Group: Sighthound Height: males 26-28 in., females 24-27 in. Weight: 40-65 lbs. Life span: 12-16 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, with respectful children Good with other pets: yes, with dogs & cats, may chase small animals What is the origin of the Sloughi? The Sloughi was […]
