If you’ve ever been licked by a cat, you’ve experienced the roughness of the tongue, almost like sandpaper. A cat’s tongue is covered with barbs called papillae that face backwards and cause the rough sensation. The barbs are made of seratin, a substance found in human fingernails. The barbs serve a number of purposes. Cats […]
While dogs are well domesticated, they do retain certain instinctive actions passed down through their ancestors. In some cases it’s the survival instinct and in others, just because it feels good. Dogs disguise their own scent by rolling in smelly things. This ancient instinct confuses their prey when they are hunting or helps to keep […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Hungary Group: Herding dog Height: males 16-18 1/2 in.; females 15-17 1/2 in. Weight: males 22-29 lbs.; females 22-24 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs., but can live longer Trainability: high Good with children: yes, if treated nicely Good with other pets: yes, with supervision What is the Origin of the […]
