Deafness – Possible causes of deafness can be congenital (an influence occurring in-utero), genetic (predetermined), infection or wax or hair blocking the ear canal. Deaf animals should have close supervision and always be leashed outdoors as they are not able to hear when there is danger. All dogs can be taught hand signals, but it […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Scotland Group: Herding dog Height: 20-22 in. Weight: 40-60 lbs. Life span: 10-13 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Bearded Collie? Bearded Collies were bred to herd sheep in the Scottish Highlands. A characteristic of this breed is […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Coat Type: short or long, soft, thick, loose curls Color: All colors of cat Temperament: very affectionate, playful, loves people Where does the Selkirk Rex come from? Thanks to the breeding efforts of Jeri Newman of Montana, a Persian breeder, the Selkirk Rex was developed. In 1987, when […]
