Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Switzerland Group: Working dog, Guard dog Height: males 25-27 1/2 in., females 23-26 in. Weight: males 90-120 lbs., females 70-100 lbs. Life span: 6-8 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Bernese Mountain Dog? The Bernese Mountain Dog, one […]
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) occurs when the prostate gland enlarges (hyperplasia). The prostate surrounds the eurethra and neck of the male dog’s bladder. It is called an accessory sex gland meaning that while it does not produce sperm, it plays and important part in breeding. Prostate fluid helps nourish sperm cells, has antibacterial properties that […]
Ever wonder why your dog does the things he does? Scientists have only recently begun studying dog behavior seriously. Dog owners all know that their dogs are intelligent and can understand them pretty well. Researchers are studying how much of the anecdotal stories can be proven scientifically and whether dogs’ behavior has been modified as […]
