Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Portugal Group: Working dog, Guard dog Height: males 25-29 in., females 24-27 in. Weight: males 88-110 lbs., females 66-88 lbs. Life span: 9-13 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: only with continued socialization What is the origin of the Estrela Mountain Dog? The Estrela Mountain […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Coat Type: medium long, dense, soft Color: all cat colors & patterns Temperament: very gentle, affectionate, playful, good with children Where does the Ragamuffin come from? The Ragamuffin as it is today is a fairly new breed. It all started in the 1960s when a cat breeder purchased […]
The Miniature Horse owes its development to the Shetland Pony. Selective breeding of the smallest Shetlands created the Miniature Horse. In the 17the century they were bred as pets for children of royalty. In the late 18th century, they were used to work in coal mines until breeders took an interest in them. Minis as […]
