Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Belgium Group: Companion Height: males 11-13 in., females 10-12 in. Weight: up to 18 lbs. Life span: 15-16 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes. socialize early & supervise Good with other pets: yes with dogs & cats, may chase other pets The Schipperke was bred in Belgium by a […]
Keeping farm animals as pets can be fun and rewarding, but before you make a decide to add a farm animal to your family, there are some things to consider: It is important to learn how to handle and care for these animals before bringing one home. Information is available from breed clubs or societies, […]
Ehrlichiosis has many names – tick fever, canine rickettsiosis, canine hemorrhagic fever, canine typhus, tracker dog disease, tropical canine pancytopenia and is caused by ticks. There is a human form transmitted by tick bites as well. While any breed of dog can contract Ehrlichiosis, usually in a milder form, German Shepherds are sometimes severely affected. […]
