As long as there has been warfare, animals have been used as part of the war effort. The Bible mentions battles fought with horses and chariots. Ancient peoples, such as the Greeks, used elephants as well in their battles. During World War II, cavalry units were still in existence, despite the fact that tanks were […]
Did you know? It appears most Americans choose to surround themselves with pets. According to the APPA , 68% of U.S. households include pets. In 2017 Americans spent 69.5$ billion on their pets. Close to 70% more than spent in 2007. The breakdown of pet expenditures for 2017 is presented below: While more American households own […]
Have you ever wondered how breed names came about? Some are obvious such as those named for their places of origin. Others are named for the person who developed them, the breed’s job and still others were inspired names. Here are some examples. Cairn Terrier – Called cairns in Scotland (home to this terrier), they […]
