Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Russia Group: Guard dog, Terrier Height: 26-30 in. Weight: 80-130 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, but may herd them Good with other pets: yes,with family pets What is the origin of the Black Russian Terrier? In the 1940s the Soviet military’s need for a […]
Cher Ami (French for dear friend) was a carrier pigeon in World War I. Along with other pigeons, he carried messages for the United States troops in Europe. Cher Ami probably carried his most important message on October 4, 1918. Surrounded and trapped by the Germans on the side of a hill, the commander of […]
Parvovirus can be a deadly disease in unvaccinated dogs and those with compromised immune systems. Parvovirus is highly contagious spreading through dog to dog contact, infected dog’s equipment such as crates, leashes, collars, food and water bowls. People who handle infected dogs can transmit the disease with their hands and clothing. Now another virulent strain […]
