Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Russia Group: Guard dog, Terrier Height: 26-30 in. Weight: 80-130 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, but may herd them Good with other pets: yes,with family pets What is the origin of the Black Russian Terrier? In the 1940s the Soviet military’s need for a […]
I recently read an article written by Dr. Patty Khuly on her blog, “Fully Vetted” about ugly pet contests. I find myself in full agreement with her assessments of such a contest. As Dr. Khuly says, “they’re almost always genetically diseased, surgically altered or otherwise afflicted with extreme veterinary conditions.” Do we really want to […]
The Humane Society of the United States reports that “The King of Beasts” – the African Lion – is threatened with near extinction unless something is done to protect it. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service, based on a petition by the HSUS, the Humane Society International, the Fund for Animals and other animal […]
