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Briard
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France Group: Herding Height: males, 23-27 in., females, 22-25 in. Weight: 60-90 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, with early socialization Good with other pets: yes, with early socialization What is the origin of the Briard? A French breed, the Briard has a 1200 year […]
Are Seat Belts for Dogs Really Safe
After touting seat belts for dogs in several articles, we have learned that they are not living up to their hype. The Center for Pet Safety conducted crash tests using 4 different brands of harnesses and found that none of them passed, a disturbing result. Check with the Center to determine which seat belt is […]
Hero Carrier Pigeon
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 […]