Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Sporting, Gun Dog Height: males 20 in., females 19 in. Weight: 40-55 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, if socialized Good with other pets: yes The English Springer Spaniel is the forerunner of all English hunting spaniels. The name derives from the springing […]
The Humane Society of the United States report – In 2008 the Polar Bear was listed by the Bush Administration as threatened with extinction under the Endangered Species Act. Two weeks later, Safari Club International and other trophy hunting groups filed a federal lawsuit to reopen American borders to the import of sport-hunted polar bear […]
Lots of people enjoy boating these days and it’s not unusual to see pets accompanying their humans on the water. Boat shows even have dog competitions. The Seattle Boat Show tests dogs‘ water skills and awards the title “Super Boat Dog” to the winner. Some breeds of dog take naturally to the water: Labrador Retrievers, […]
