Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Germany Group: Working dog, Guard dog Height: males 24-27 in., females 22-25 in. Weight: males 95-130 lbs., females 80-110 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, with early socialization Good with other pets: yes, with early socialization The Rottweiler is an ancient breed dating as far […]
The Faverolles breed was developed in the 1860s in France. It was named after a French village and the singular form also includes the “s.” The breed was originally meant for both eggs and meat but is more commonly used as an exhibition chicken today. The most commonly available variety is the Salmon Faverolles. Faverolles […]
A horse’s sense of hearing is very sharp. Because they have the ability to swivel their heads 180 degrees, they can hone into a sound and tell which direction it comes from as well as what it means. Any loss of hearing can affect a horse’s behavior as well as training and performance. If a […]
