Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Iceland Group: Herding Height: males 18 in., females 16 1/2 in. Weight: 25-35 lbs. Life span: 10-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes, except rodents What is the origin of the Icelandic Sheepdog? The Icelandic Sheepdog is in the Spitz family of dogs. They […]
Hyperesthesia Syndrome in cats is known by several names – self-mutilation syndrome, rolling skin syndrome, twitchy cat disease. It is marked by abnormal skin sensitivity. Cats will experience extreme sensitivity along the spine, down the back and base of tail. Signs include biting, licking or chewing the hair causing hair loss and skin problems, rippling […]
In recent years, keeping sheep as pets has become more popular. Sheep are not the classic pet, since it is not in their nature to be cuddly and affectionate. However, a bottle-fed lamb will learn to trust humans and respond well to human contact. Caring for a lamb can be a great way to teach […]
