A cat’s survival instinct is very strong and they learn to defend themselves at a very early age. A mother cat will teach her kittens how to stalk and/or chase prey and then pounce. Littermates begin their training by play fighting with one another. Cats in the same household can show aggression towards a feline […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Norway Group: Working dog, Guard dog Height: males 19-21 in., females 18-20 in. Weight: males 50-60 lbs., females 40-55 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: not trustworthy with small animals What is the origin of the Norwegian Elkhound? The Norwegian Elkhound, […]
In Scotland, it was once believed that being followed by a black dog was an omen of death. The Clydesdale Horse was named for Clydesdale, Scotland, now known as Lanarkshire. Legend has it that when Mary, Queen of Scots was executed in 1587, she walked to the scaffold with a tiny dog hidden in her […]
