When bad weather approaches, birds, just like we humans, instinctively seek shelter from cold and storms. Birds that nest in cavities in trees can hide out in their tree holes. Small birds can find protection in thick hedges or the downwind side of a tree. They tend to find places closest to the ground where […]
GEORGE WASHINGTON, our first President, served from 1789-1797. While the White House was not constructed at that time, Washington’s pets can still be considered as “First Pets,” and he had many. Popular and unusual were a Lemur named Jackson and a Messenger Pigeon named Edmond. JOHN ADAMS, 1797-1801, was the first President to live in […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Sporting Height: 13-15 in. Weight: 35-45 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Sussex Spaniel? The Sussex Spaniel was one of the first breeds registered in the AKC when it was formed in […]
