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 […]
All birds preen, grooming their feathers daily. The problem appears when a bird begins to pluck out feathers. It’s easy to detect as you’ll see bald spots or feather shafts on the bird’s body. There are a number of reasons why birds pluck out their feathers. Some wild birds use their feathers to line nests. […]
Terriers are very energetic dogs that range in a variety of sizes. Most terriers require stripping, a grooming technique for wirehaired dogs. Originally, terriers were bread for hunting small animals, and don’t tolerate other animals, including other dogs. Airedale Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Stratfordshire Terrier Australian Terrier Bedlington Terrier Black Russian Terrier Border […]
