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Chacy Ranior

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Working dog, Companion dog Height: 9-12 in. Weight: 15-20 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: children who treat them kindly Good with other pets: only with supervision What is the origin of the Chacy Ranior? Once known as the Shichon, the Chacy Ranior […]
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Standard Schnauzer

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Germany Group: Working dog, Herding Height: males 18-19 in., females 17-18 in. Weight: males 35-50 lbs., females 30-45 lbs. Life span: 13-16 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, with early socialization Good with other pets: yes, with early socialization, except rodents What is the origin of the Standard Schnauzer? […]
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History of Pet Parrots

Parrots are one of the most ancient pets. Egyptian hieroglyphics show images of birds, including parrots. The ancient Greeks and Romans admired parrots, and rich families kept them in ornate cages and had their servants care for them and teach them to speak. In the first century, Pliny the Elder described a bird similar to […]