Many idioms in the English language relate to animals. Here are some of the more popular ones: 800 pound gorilla A little bird told me Albatross around your neck All bark and no bite As the crow flies At a snail’s pace Back the wrong horse Beard the lion in his own den Beating a […]
Best Friends Animal Society located in Kanab, Utah, recently ran a study to determine the differences in behavior between abused dogs and those in normal environments. The dogs in the study were selected by asking owners, who believed their dogs were abused prior to adopting them, to complete a survey. The researchers then studied the […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: China Group: Guard dog Height: 18-20 in. Weight: 40-65 lbs. Life span: 7-10 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes with early socialization Good with other pets: yes with early socialization The Shar-Pei is thought to be a descendant of the Chow Chow as they both have purple tongues. It […]
