Tail docking is the artificial removal of an animal’s tail. It is usually only done for cosmetic reasons. Many people think it’s inhumane, so tail docking is illegal in many countries including France, Germany, Greece, Israel and the UK and the Province of New Brunswick in Canada. In New Brunswick, it’s illegal to remove tails […]
History The Akita Inu is one of the largest of the Japanese dog breeds. Akitas evolved in the mountainous regions of the Akita Prefecture. However, over time the Akitas were mixed with various other dog breeds such as the Tosa. Centuries ago, the Akita was owned only by the Shogun. The dog was used to […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Ireland Group: Terrier Height: 12-14 in. Weight: 25-42 lbs. Life span: 13-14 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: high prey drive, will chase small animals, may be male dog aggressive What is the origin of the Glen of Imaal Terrier? When Elizabeth I hired French […]
