Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France Group: Herding Height: males, 23-27 in., females, 22-25 in. Weight: 60-90 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, with early socialization Good with other pets: yes, with early socialization What is the origin of the Briard? A French breed, the Briard has a 1200 year […]
Parrots are one of the most ancient pets. Egyptian hieroglyphics show images of birds, including parrots. The ancient Greeks and Romans admired parrots, and rich families kept them in ornate cages and had their servants care for them and teach them to speak. In the first century, Pliny the Elder described a bird similar to […]
Glucosamine/Chondroitin is widely becoming the supplement of choice as an aid to easing joint problems, particularly arthritis, in dogs. Dr. T.J. Dunn, writing for PetMD, says that although glucosamine/chondroitin won’t change abnormalities in bone structure, it does decrease inflammation and improves the body’s ability to repair and strengthen tissues. Now for Quanah’s story. I acquired […]
