Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France Group: Herding Height: Males – 25 1/2 in., Females 24-26 1/2 in. Weight: 70-110 lbs. Life span: 10-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, when socialized early Good with other pets: usually, when socialized early What is the origin of the Beauceron? The first mention of a Beauceron-like […]
(submitted by Ann Henning, a friend) Milo joined his forever family when he was found at an Oakland, CA adoption event in January 2006. Milo was 4 1/2 years old at the time, a Labrador mix with double dew claws on both hind legs. He had a facial scar that attested to past suffering he […]
About 2,700 dogs serve in the armed forces. In Iraq and Afghanistan, 29 dogs have been reported killed in action. Thanks to the efforts of paramedic Staff Sargeant Mark Joseloff of the Air National Guard, at least one dog was saved. Caring for a military dog that collapsed in 110 degree heat, Joseloff relied on […]
