The World Pet Association (WPA), the oldest nonprofit organization within the industry promoting responsible growth and development of companion pets and related products and services, has awarded Gwen Powell, WPA director of community development, with the Matsui Award. Deemed the organization’s highest honor, the Matsui Award is named after former board president Jiro Matsui, and […]
According to ancient Egyptian law, taking the life of a greyhound warranted the same punishment as killing a man. The Ibizan Hound is an ancient breed which originated in Spain but may have been used by the Pharaohs for hunting. As early as 3500 B.C., Egyptians were domesticating wildcats from Africa. They considered cats to […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Companion Height: 12-16 in. Weight: 40-55 lbs. Life span: 10 yrs. Trainability: medium-high Good with children: yes, if socialized Good with other pets: yes, if raised together, may be dog aggressive The English Bulldog as it is known is descended from the Asiatic Mastiff, and was developed in […]
