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Schipperke

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 […]
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Hamsters That Bite

Hamsters make good pets but they do bite. With a little TLC and correct handling, you can prevent those bites. Never startle a hamster by touching or picking up unexpectedly. Hamsters sleep during the day and don’t like to be disturbed. They are less apt to bite in the evening. Make sure your hamster’s cage […]
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Animals Influencing History

On November 3, 1957, Russia launched Sputnik 2 sending the first animal to space, orbiting the Earth. Laika (Barker in English) was a female mixed breed stray dog. Sadly, it is believed that due to heat and stress, she died a few hours after takeoff. But hers and other dogs flights paved the way for […]