Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France Group: Gun dog Height: 17-21 in. Weight: 30-40 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes with early socialization Good with other pets: high prey drive, will chase small animals The Brittany Spaniel probably originated in Brittany, a province in France. What does the Brittany Spaniel […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Working dog, Companion dog Height: 9-12 in. Weight: 15-20 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: children who treat them kindly Good with other pets: only with supervision What is the origin of the Chacy Ranior? Once known as the Shichon, the Chacy Ranior […]
If you’ve ever watched a frog eat prey, you’ve probably noticed that they close their eyes when swallowing. Scientists x-rayed frogs as they consumed crickets to discover what happens. The x-rays showed that the frog’s eyes don’t only close as they swallow, they retract down towards the esophagus. During swallowing the eyes appear to touch […]
