Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Russia Group: Sighthound Height: males 28 in. min., females 26 in. min. Weight: males 75-105 lbs., females 55-85 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: with gentle children, supervise due to size Good with other pets: yes with dogs, may chase other pets What is the origin […]
Native Americans welcomed wolves into their homes and domesticated them. According to a Native American legend, the dog freely chose to become a companion to man. Dogs were considered part of the family and given names which reflected their personalities and characteristics. Before the introduction of horses to North America (by the Europeans), dogs were […]
WalMart, PetSmart and other pet shops carry many toys for birds and other pets that are made in China. Unfortunately, many of them have proven toxic to birds. Recently, a woman purchased a Chinese import bird toy for her pet. After chewing on it, the bird became ill and died. The woman then sent the […]
