Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Belgium Group: Toy, Companion Height: 9-11 in. Weight: 8-10 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes with kind, older children Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Brussels Griffon? The Brussels Griffon, the Griffon Brabancon and the Belgian Griffon were probably bred […]
Dogs have 2 anal sacs located on either side of the anus. Anal sacs in dogs are similar to the scent glands of skunks. While skunks use their scent for defense, dogs mark their territory when defecating with secretions from the anal sacs. There is a strong odor emitted from the sacs. When dogs smell […]
You can tell a lot about what a cat is thinking by watching its ear movements. Each ear has 32 muscles, more than 5 times the amount in human ears. That number of muscles allows the cat to turn its ears up to 180 degrees. Each movement helps the cat determine the direction of the […]
