Throughout English literature, you can see that British have a love for their pets. Kings and queens can be seen enjoying them in paintings from the Middle Ages. Queen Elizabeth I (1533–1603) of Britain is said to have kept a guinea pig as a pet. Queen Victoria was an avid pet lover. She popularized the […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Denmark/Sweden Group: Herding/Companion Height: 12-14 in. Weight: 15-25 lbs. Life span: 10-15 yrs. Trainability: medium Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes with other dogs, may see small pets as prey The Danish-Swedish Farmdog originated in the Scandinavian countries of Denmark and Sweden. The breed was officially recognized […]
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. […]
