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 […]
The Horse Protection Act, passed 40 years ago, was meant to eliminate the practice of “soring” horses. As the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) explains, the “soring” of horses consists of using chemicals and other substances causing extreme pain in horses’ hooves and legs. It is used in show competitions to give them […]
January 12, 2013 Publix Supermarkets is voluntarily recalling their private label, Publix Chicken Tenders Dog Chew Treats due to trace amounts of antibiotic residue. Publix Supermarkets carrying the products are located in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee. Publix is recognized as one of the best in the grocery business and take the health […]
