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Sterilization-Alternative to Spay/Neuter
Spay surgery involves removing the female’s uterus and ovaries and Neuter surgery removes the male’s testicles. Recently there has been more convincing evidence that early spay/neuter creates health problems. Allowing the animal to develop naturally decreases the probability of ill health. Spay/neuter is a controversial subject that has many aspects and opinions. There are different […]
Rafeiro do Alentejo
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Portugal Group: Guard dog (livestock and regular) Height: males 22-29 in., females 25-29 in. Weight: males 110-130 lbs., females 100-12- lbs. Life span: 12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes with early socialization What is the origin of the Rafeiro do Alentejo? The Rafeiro […]