Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Sighthound Height: 17-24 in. Weight: 30-44 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, with supervision Good with other pets: yes, with supervision What is the origin of the Carolina Dog? The Carolina Dog comes from the swamps and bottomlands of South Carolina and […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France Group: Herding dog Height: smooth, 15-21 in., rough 15-18 in. Weight: 15-32 lbs. Life span: 15 yrs. and up Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Pyrenean Shepherd? Pyrenean Sheperds have been herding sheep in the Pyrenees Mountains of […]
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 […]
