Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Germany Group: Working dog Height: males 28 1/2-31 1/2 in., females 25 1/2-29 1/2 in. Weight: 90-170 lbs. Life span: 9-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes, with early socialization What is the origins of the Leonberger? Named for the city of Leonberg in […]
Strangles is a bacterial infection, Streptococcus Equi. It can quickly spread from horse to horse contact or contaminated materials such as food and water buckets, grooming tools, etc. The disease is known as strangles because sometimes extreme swelling of lymph nodes in the throat area can cause suffocation. The bacteria enters through the nose or […]
The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski Wow! A first novel that could become a classic. Part mystery, part fantasy, written with a lyrical lilt, Mr. Wroblewski has done a masterful job. It is the story of Edgar Sawtelle, born mute, and a story of his family’s dogs raised in the Sawtelle tradition. It […]
