Dogs don’t sweat as we do. They cool their bodies by panting. Oxygen enters the body through the open mouth, cooling their bodies. The evaporation of moisture on the tongue helps to reduce body temperature. Dogs can also reduce body temperature by dilating their facial and ear blood vessels. This allows the blood vessels to […]
The Rosy Boa’s normal habitat is desert, rocky chaparral and ravines. It is one of two boas native to the U.S. Rosy Boas are calm, gentle snakes making them good pets. They live about 18 years (although there is on record of one living close to 60 years old) and grow to 2-3 feet long. […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: China Group: Guard dog Height: males 19-22 in., females 18-20 in. Weight: males 55-70 lbs., females 45-60 lbs. Life span: 10-15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes with early socialization Good with other pets: yes with early socialization The Chow Chow is a very old breed, dating back thousands […]
