Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Belgium Group: Toy, Companion Height: 9-11 in. Weight: 8-10 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes with kind, older children Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Brussels Griffon? The Brussels Griffon, the Griffon Brabancon and the Belgian Griffon were probably bred […]
Bordetella is the inflammation of the trachea (windpipe) and the bronchi. It is also known as infectious tracheabronchitis. Symptoms are a hacking cough that may or may not produce mucous, nasal discharge and difficulty breathing. If not treated, it can lead to pneumonia. Kennel cough occurs often when boarding a dog in a kennel. The […]
Animal welfare organizations such as the ASPCA and the HSUS are asking people to contact their U.S Representatives concerning two amendments. Their votes are critical in protecting animals. Ask them to: Support the Campbell-DeFazio-Peters amendment to stop Wildlife Services use of taxpayer money to kill predators with inhumane methods such as poison and aerial gunning. […]
