Until recently, the Australian outback was uninhabited by primates or other mammalian predators, making it a perfect habitat for reptiles. Lizards were especially adaptable to the hot, hostile environment and thrived in the outback. Australia has many reptiles which are dangerous to humans, including the world’s largest reptile, the Saltwater Crocodile. Australia has a large […]
The world’s first domestic animal anti-cruelty law may have been part of the legal code of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1641. Britain enacted an animal anti-cruelty law in 1822. In 1824, England established the Society for The Protection of Animals, the first of its kind. The ASPCA was founded in 1866 by Henry Bergh, […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Sweden Group: Herding Height: 11-13 in. Weight: 20-35 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes with early socialization Good with other pets: yes but may be dog-aggressive What is the origin of the Swedish Vallhund? The Swedish Vallhund has been known for centuries, even during the […]
