New York State has filed Assembly Bill 3431 and Senate Bill S6167 to prohibit devocalization of dogs and cats. There is opposition to these bills from lobbies that profit from devocalization. They are trying to kill the bills through loopholes. One amendment would allow some people to have their dogs and cats devocalized. Devocalization is […]
Have you ever wondered how breed names came about? Some are obvious such as those named for their places of origin. Others are named for the person who developed them, the breed’s job and still others were inspired names. Here are some examples. Cairn Terrier – Called cairns in Scotland (home to this terrier), they […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Italy/France Group: Companion Height: 10-13 in. Weight: 9-18 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. & up Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, with older, well-behaved children Good with other pets: yes, usually What is the origin of the Lowchen? The Lowchen originated in Southern Europe and may be the rarest purebred […]
