Just as in humans, the heart of a pet is muscle consisting of four chambers. Valves separate the chambers preventing blood from flowing back. Blood is sent to the lungs where it receives more oxygen and then travels throughout the body. If dogs develop heart disease, it is usually in the valves, occasionally in the […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Spain Group: Guard dog Height: males 30-32 in.; females 28-29 1/2 in. Weight: 120-180 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, although toddlers should be supervised due to dog’s size Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Pyrenean Mastiff? These dogs appeared […]
Dutch Rabbits are another Compact Body Type breed. The weigh about 5 1/2-6 lbs. as adults. The head is round. Ears are 4-5 inches long. Their round bodies are longer than the Netherland Dwarf rabbit. Coat colors are white with black, chocolate, gray, blue or tortoise. Dutch Rabbits originated about 1850 in Holland where they […]
