Ferrets are members of the weasel family (mustelids), a family of mammals that also includes badgers, martens, otters, polecats, minks and wolverines. Ferrets are extremely sensitive to the heat of summer. In the wild they are nocturnal animals and are adapted to cooler climates with temperatures not getting above 60-70 degrees. When temperatures are over […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Switzerland Group: Herding dog Height: males 17-21 in., females 16-20 in. Weight: 55-66 lbs. Life span: 11-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: with early socialization, yes Good with other pets: need supervision What is the origin of the Entlebucher? The Entlebucher has its origins in Switzerland. It is one […]
The American Kennel Club (AKC) sanctions hundreds of dog shows around the country each weekend. The AKC is a national dog organization that oversees and maintains the registry of purebred dog breeds as well as supervising the showing of these dogs. The American Kennel Club was established in 1884 to promote the study, breeding, exhibiting […]
