Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Sporting dog Height: males 22-24 in., females 21-22 in. Weight: 65-80 lbs., females 55-70 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes The Golden Retriever was bred in the mid-19th century in England with crossings including spaniels, setters, a light-coated […]
Dog breeds are usually categorized by the functional type. Some dogs may fit into more than one category. For instance, working dogs can also be excellent companion dogs. It is important to know what type of dog a specific breed is, so that expectations are realistic. If you adopt a dog which has been bred […]
Too many people believe cats are independent creatures that only befriend humans when they want something. They even go so far as to say there is scientific backing for these beliefs. As a cat lover, you must have met a few of those having negative feelings about cats. Of course we all know how false […]
