All dogs love to chew. Unfortunately, they are not fussy about what they chew on. It could be your favorite sweater or that new pair of shoes you left out. But there is help in the form of many toys made for dogs to chew on. Here are some simple guidelines. First, make sure the […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Terrier, Toy Height: Toy 10-12 in., Standard 15-16 in. Weight: Toy 6-8 lbs., Standard 17-18 lbs. Life span: 15 yrs. plus Trainability: high Good with children: yes with early socialization Good with other pets: high prey drive, may chase small animals What is the origin of the Manchester […]
Amputation is considered one of the oldest medical procedures, even for animals. In ancient times dogs were not kept as pets, only as working animals. Depending on their jobs, tails and ears were docked, dewclaws removed and castration performed. Often these surgeries caused severe infection. If the dog could no longer perform its duties, it […]
