Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Switzerland Group: Working dog Height: males 26-29 in., females 24-28 in. Weight: males 110-140 lbs., females 90-120 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? There are different theories as to the […]
The Keurig Neko Cafe is one of many cat cafes throughout Japan. Neko is the Japanese word for cat. Owner Kayuno Nomura has always had a special place in her heart for cats and has fed many strays near her home. Of the cats she fed, 5 regulars disappeared. They never returned and Kayuno’s concern […]
The Canary Islands are a Spanish archipelago located just off the northwest coast of mainland Africa. Surprisingly, the islands were not named for the bird, but rather for the wild canines which lived on it. Wildlife on the islands includes lizards, geckos, many European and African bird species and five species of marine turtles. The […]
