Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Canada Group: Sporting dog Height: males 28-31 in., females 26-28 in. Weight: males 130-150 lbs., females 100-120 lbs. Life span: 10 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes The Landseer has its origins in Newfoundland. Although recognized as a separate breed, some feel it is […]
A mule is an animal sired by a female horse and a male donkey. Although mules have a reputation for being stubborn, it is really a sign of their intelligence. Mules are cautious and can’t be forced into doing anything they don’t want to do. They will not allow themselves to be worked to death, […]
It’s important to remember that dogs are descended from wolves and wolves communicate by howling. So dogs come by howling and whining naturally, although not all dogs use this ability. It has possibly been diluted with domestication. When wolves howl, the sound carries and they are able to communicate over very long distances. Howling can […]
