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 […]
Both dogs and cats butt their heads and rub against us when looking for food or attention or just to show love. But head pressing is a different behavior. If you see your dog or cat pressing the top of the head against furniture, walls, floors or any hard surfaces for no discernable reason, it […]
The No Kill Advocacy Center was established in 2004. Nathan J. Winograd, a strong supporter of the humane treatment of animals, is the Executive Director of the organization. Their belief is that a no kill nation is within reach. Quoting from NKAC, “If every animal shelter in the U.S. embraced the no kill philosophy and […]
