Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Herding Height: toy-10-14 in., mini-14-18 in. Weight: teacup-under 12 lbs.; toy-12-17 lbs.; mini-20-40 lbs. Life span: 12-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Miniature American Shepherd? These minis look exactly like the Australian Shepherd, only […]
Understanding the nature of your pets can help you better care for them. Our pets are both similar and different from humans, and the differences can sometimes be crucial. If you are curious about the inner workings of the animals you live with, the articles below will shed some light. Articles about biology: Anatomy of […]
Some dogs suffer from separation anxiety when left alone. It’s not clear why this happens although there can be contributing factors – if you’ve spent a period of time constantly with your dog, after your dog has spent time in a shelter or kennel, if your dog is rarely alone or any changes in your […]
