Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Turkey Group: Working dog,Guard dog Height: 27 in. and up Weight: males 110-150 lbs., females 80-120 lbs. Life span: 11-13 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, when socialized early Good with other pets: when raised with them What is the origin of the Anatolian Shepherd Dog? The Anatolian Shepherd […]
Activists for animal welfare work tirelessly to protect and improve the lives of animals around the world. They provide funding, promote animal welfare campaigns, work in wildlife preserves, and adopt animals themselves. Celebrities capitalize on their fame to make a difference for animals. We salute animal activists, past and present: Animal Welfare Organizations Anna Sewell […]
The biotechnology company, Advaxis, has been developing new immunotherapies and cancer and infectious diseases for a number of years. Their veterinary program is evaluating a listeria-based vaccine for the treatment of osteosarcoma in dogs. In cooperation with the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, they are beginning clinical trials with the listeria-based vaccine. Listeria […]
