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Service Animals

Greeting a Service Dog

As dog lovers, our first instinct when coming upon a person with a service dog is to ooh and aah over the dog and stop and pet him/her. But service dogs have very important jobs and distracting them can cause serious problems for the persons they are attending to. Dogs chosen as service animals begin […]
Cat Breeds Cats from Indonesia

Javanese

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Indonesia Coat Type: long, silky, close to body Color: seal, blue, chocolate, lilac, red, tabby, tortie or white Temperament: intelligent, very affectionate, playful November’s Cat of the Month This relative of the Siamese is playful and active. With a loving personality, this cat will follow you everywhere. Where does the […]
Dog Breeds German Dogs Working Dogs

Boxer

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Germany Group: Working dog Height: males 22-25 in., females 21-23 1/2 in. Weight: 55-70 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes, but may have problems with same sex dogs Boxers were developed in Germany in 1850, and claims its ancestry in […]