Collars come in various materials, the usual ones being nylon or leather. Some collars are made of hemp canvas which is soft and strong. There are organic cotton collars made for smaller dogs. You can purchase a collar with a safety light attached for nightly walks. A prong or pinch collar has blunt-end prongs that […]
Dogs don’t sweat as we do. They cool their bodies by panting. Oxygen enters the body through the open mouth, cooling their bodies. The evaporation of moisture on the tongue helps to reduce body temperature. Dogs can also reduce body temperature by dilating their facial and ear blood vessels. This allows the blood vessels to […]
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 […]
