Anna Sewell, the author of Black Beauty, wrote the novel in order “to induce kindness, sympathy, and an understanding treatment of horses.” Sewell was born in Norfolk, England, in 1820. At the age of 14, she injured both her ankles and was never able to walk properly again. She frequently got around by driving horse-drawn […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Greenland Group: Working dog Height: males 22-27 in., females 20-24 in. Weight: 66-70 lbs. Life span: 13 yrs. Trainability: low/moderate Good with children: usually Good with other pets: n/a What is the origin of the Greenland? The Greenland is an ancient breed owing its ancestry to the Arctic wolf. It […]
Not long ago (all of us excluded) believed that while dogs were able to perform some tasks, they had no feelings and no understanding of what they were doing. Today we’ve learned so much more about the animals with whom we share our lives. Many of our behaviors and skills are learned by imitation beginning […]
