Dogs need to chew. It’s what they do and it’s a natural and healthy activity. However, we do prefer that our canines don’t use their canines on our favorite pair of shoes or the new sofa. Dogs chew for a number of reasons. Puppies chew because they are teething and it helps soothe the pain. […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Italy Group: Companion Height: 9-12 in. Weight: 9-16 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: High, but housetraining problematic Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes February’s Dog of the Month A lively, huge personality comes in this little package. The Bichon Frise dates back to the fifteenth century. […]
If you’ve ever watched a frog eat prey, you’ve probably noticed that they close their eyes when swallowing. Scientists x-rayed frogs as they consumed crickets to discover what happens. The x-rays showed that the frog’s eyes don’t only close as they swallow, they retract down towards the esophagus. During swallowing the eyes appear to touch […]
