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Military working dogs serve and protect U.S. armed forces all over the world including Iraq and Afghanistan. The ASPCA informs us that currently these heroic, loyal dogs are considered “equipment” by the U.S. Department of Defense. This classification not only belittles their lifesaving contributions to our services, but also makes it very difficult to bring […]
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Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Herding dog Height: 18-23 in. Weight: 45-65 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes April’s Dog of the Month Don’t let the name fool you – this Aussie was bred in California. The Australian Shepherd was not developed […]
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