Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Herding Height: males 14-16 in., females 13-15 in. Weight: males 60-75 lbs., females 50-65 lbs. Life span: 10-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes The Collie is a centuries old sheepdog. It’s name probably comes from the black-faced Scottish sheep it guarded. […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Companion Height: Toy, 7.5-11 in. Miniature, 11.5-16 in. Weight: Toy, 4-8 lbs. Miniature, 8.5-16 lbs. Life span: approx. 15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: gets along well with cats What is the origin of the American Hairless Terrier? In 1972 in […]
Babesiosis is another of the major tick-borne diseases. It is similar to malaria in that it can recur intermittently. The Babesia Canis can be found throughout the world. The major carrier is the brown dog tick which transfers the disease to another animal through its saliva when it bites. The tick carries the disease when […]
