Many idioms in the English language relate to animals. Here are some of the more popular ones: 800 pound gorilla A little bird told me Albatross around your neck All bark and no bite As the crow flies At a snail’s pace Back the wrong horse Beard the lion in his own den Beating a […]
Native Americans welcomed wolves into their homes and domesticated them. According to a Native American legend, the dog freely chose to become a companion to man. Dogs were considered part of the family and given names which reflected their personalities and characteristics. Before the introduction of horses to North America (by the Europeans), dogs were […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France Group: Scenthound Height: 24-26 in. Weight: 55-70 lbs. Life span: n/a Trainability: high Good with children: n/a Good with other pets: not usually What is the origin of the Billy? The Billy was developed in France by G.H. du Rinault in the 19th century by crossings of hunting dogs […]
