Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Switzerland Group: Working dog Height: males 26-29 in., females 24-28 in. Weight: males 110-140 lbs., females 90-120 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? There are different theories as to the […]
The ancient Romans enjoyed exotic animals and showed them off in the Colosseum. They enjoyed watching them perform tricks, being hunted and killed. Wolves, bears, wild boar, deer and goats were native to Rome and elephants, leopards, lions, ostriches and parrots were imported in the 1st Century B.C. They were followed by the hippopotamus, rhinoceros, […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Terrier, Sporting, Companion Height: Standard 20-24 in., mini 10-14 in. Weight: Standard 45-80lbs., mini 15-35 lbs. Life span: 10-14 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: questionable Good with other pets: no What is the origin of the Bull Terrier? The Bull Terrier counts among its ancestors, the Bulldog, Old […]
