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Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Scenthound Height: Males-22-25 in., Females 21-24 in. Weight: 65-70 lbs Life span: 10-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes, but has high prey drive August’s Dog of the Month! George Washington was one of the first owners of this lively, friendly […]
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The dewclaw is an extra digit on on animal’s foot. Dewclaws can be found on some mammals, birds and reptiles. Although they don’t appear to serve any purpose now, the dewclaw is thought to have been another toe at some time. Dogs are the most well-known animal with dewclaws. They are on the inside of […]
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