Silkies are an ancient, Asiatic breed of poultry, most notably known for their fur like feathers. While the structure of a Silkies feather is much like other birds, they lack barbicels between each strand of ‘hair’ on the feathers shaft. These barbicels are tiny, cartilage hooks, that act like Velcro and give a feather its […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Ireland Group: Terrier Height: 18 in. Weight: 25-27 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: can be dog aggressive, may chase cats & other small animals What is the origin of the Irish Terrier? Irish farmers wanted an intelligent dog that could […]
Deafness – Possible causes of deafness can be congenital (an influence occurring in-utero), genetic (predetermined), infection or wax or hair blocking the ear canal. Deaf animals should have close supervision and always be leashed outdoors as they are not able to hear when there is danger. All dogs can be taught hand signals, but it […]
