Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Sporting dog Height: males 23-25 in., females 22-23 in. Weight: males 60-79 lbs., females 55-71 lbs. Life span: 10 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Flat-coated Retriever? Fishermen in 19th century England wanted a certain type […]
The dewclaw is an extra digit on on animal’s foot. Dewclaws can be found on some mammals, birds and reptiles. Although they don’t appear to serve any purpose now, the dewclaw is thought to have been another toe at some time. Dogs are the most well-known animal with dewclaws. They are on the inside of […]
Believe it or not your dog will tell you what kind of bed he prefers. Just watch the way your do sleeps – curled up, stretched out. on his back or tummy, with a pillow. There are many types of beds to make your dog comfortable. And they come in colors and patterns to match […]
