Livestock Guards are dogs that prevent predators from attacking their charges. These are usually large dogs able to fight off predators of any size. Although sometimes confused with herding dogs (also called sheepdogs), they protect the flock from outsiders, as opposed to sheepdogs who control the movements of the flock. Sheepdogs work with the shepherd, […]
The Bedouin of the Middle East are the earliest known horse breeders. They created the Arabian Horse, which was a fast breed. The Akhal-Teke of West-Central Asia was bred for war and racing in ancient times. Medieval Europeons bred large horses specifically for war, called destriers. These large horses provided more power for the knight’s […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Terrier Height: 12-14 inches Weight: 13-17 lbs. Life span: 13-15 yrs. or more Trainability: high Good with children: Toddlers should be supervised Good with other pets: no, strong prey drive, can be snappy with strange dogs What is the origin of the Parson Russell Terrier? Respect for Jack […]
