Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Scenthound Height: 23-27 in. Weight: 55-75 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, usually older, gentle children Good with other pets: sometimes dog-aggressive, will chase small animals Dog of the Month for July! The Black and Tan Coonhound is a hunter who loves […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Tibet Group: Companion Height: 10 in. Weight: 9-15 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, with gentle children Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Tibetan Spaniel? Buddhists believe the lion to be an important symbol that followed Buddha like a dog. […]
Dogs generally tolerate chemotherapy much better than humans. One of the reasons is that because of a dog’s size, the dosage is lower. However, some dogs do suffer side effects. Dr. Susan Ettinger, a veterinary oncologist at the Animal Specialty Center in New York and co-author with Dr. Demian Dressler of the Dog Cancer Survival […]
