Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Turkey Group: Working dog, Guard dog Height: males, 28-31 in., females 27-29 in. Weight: males, 90-130 lbs., females 75-100 lbs. Life span: 10-11 yrs. Trainability: medium Good with children: with early socialization & supervision Good with other pets: can be dog-aggressive What is the origin of the Akbash? The Akbash […]
See also: African Pygmy Hedgehogs Hedgehogs are native to Africa, the Middle East and Europe. They are imported to the U.S. as pets, not released in the wild. You can find breeders of hedgehogs in the U.S. A hedgehog can be an excellent pet for someone who is allergic to dogs and cats. Climate plays […]
An Israeli social worker, Daphna Golan-Shemesh and an Israeli professional dog trainer, Yariv Ben Yosef, pooled their knowledge, the result of which is a trained guide dog for early onset Alzheimer’s patients. While sharing their expertise in their chosen fields, they decided to combine forces along with Daphna’s nurturing nature and Yariv’s energy. Daphna was […]
