Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Portugal Group: Companion Height: 20-23 in. Weight: 40-60 lbs. Life span: 10-14 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes Now that the First Dog, Bo, is a Portuguese Water Dog, I expect this breed to become very popular. What is the origin of the Portuguese […]
Rabbits, just like humans, have individual personalities. Adult rabbits are products of their genetics and experiences. Before rabbits reach the stage when hormones become active, they should be spayed/neutered which usually improves their personality. It should be noted that female rabbits run an 80% chance of uterine cancer if not spayed by 5 years old. […]
Exotic pets have become popular in recent years and are a booming industry. Some animal welfare organizations, such as PETA, are concerned with the dangers to both animals and humans resulting from trading in exotic animals. Transport of animals may be inhumane, and many animals will not survive the trip. This is especially true when […]
