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A great dog story!
This isn’t actually my story, it was sent to me via mass email. But it sure is funny!! -Toby An older, tired-looking dog wandered into my yard. I could tell from his collar and well-fed belly that he had a home and was well taken care of. He calmly came over to me, I gave […]
Rat Terrier
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Working dog Height: 13-18 in. Weight: 25 lbs. or less Life span: 12-18 yrs. & up Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: high prey drive, will chase small animals The Rat Terrier is an American breed. Since the 1920s they have been commonly […]
A Rat’s Tail
A rat’s tail has other uses besides helping with balance. Rats regulate their body temperature with their tails which serve as heat loss organs. The tail contains many blood vessels, especially at mid-length and tip which help keep their body temperature at the right level. The process is called thermoregulation. If body temperature rises, the […]