Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France Group: Scenthound Height: 18-20 in. Weight: 35-46 lbs. Life span: 12-13 yrs. Trainability: moderate/high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Beagle Harrier? The Beagle Harrier is a very old breed, possibly from around the Middle Ages in France. They were […]
Did you know that more than 3 million dogs and cats are put to death every year because they are homeless? And that doesn’t include other types of pets. The estimated number of homeless animals across the United States in shelters is approximately 6-8 million. Those are staggering figures! Some pets are adopted, but the […]
Parrots are one of the most ancient pets. Egyptian hieroglyphics show images of birds, including parrots. The ancient Greeks and Romans admired parrots, and rich families kept them in ornate cages and had their servants care for them and teach them to speak. In the first century, Pliny the Elder described a bird similar to […]
