Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Ireland Group: Sighthound Height: males 33-36 in., females 30-34 in. Weight: 100-150 lbs. Life span: 6-8 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes with early socialization What is the origin of the Irish Wolfhound? The huge, dignified Irish Wolfhound hunted with Ireland’s kings and queens. […]
As the HSUS reminds us, in spring, millions of birds are migrating to their nesting places. Amazingly birds can navigate long distances, many miles, without mishap. While they can tolerate most anything in nature, man-made structures become deadly to them. Plate glass windows are the biggest danger because birds mistake the transparent glass for open […]
Animals have tails for several reasons, including balance, communication, navigation, and defense. Some animals like monkeys have tails that help them grab onto tree limbs for climbing and sometimes to grab food. Farm animals such as cows, sheep, horses and goats swish their tails to keep flies away. Horses that have their tails cut lose […]
