The California State Senate has approved S.B. 1221, a bill that bans hound hunting of bears and bobcats, protecting all 3 animals. The bill is now one signature away from becoming law. It is on Governor Jerry Brown’s desk waiting for him to sign. Governor Brown has signed other animal protection bills including outlawing the […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Balearic Islands Group: Sighthound Height: 22-28 in. Weight: 45-50 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, with early socialization Good with other pets: yes, if raised together, may chase cats and other small animals January’s dog of the Month Originally from Spain, the Ibizan Hound has […]
Dogs view the world around them differently than humans do. That’s because their eyesight is somewhat dissimilar from ours. A dog’s visual acuity, the ability to see details, is not as sharp as a human’s, about 4-8 times lower. While a human score of 20/20 on the Snellen eye chart is considered normal, a dog’s […]
