Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Germany Group: Working dog Height: males 30 in. min., females 28 in. min. Weight: males 120 lbs. and up, females 100 lbs. & up Life span: 8-10 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes German Gaul and parts of Italy and Spain were invaded in […]
Keeping our pets safe is a major concern. Just like a household with small children, a household with pets must be pet-proof, since there are many hazards in ordinary household items. Safety is also imperative outside the home: in the yard, in the car and while taking a stroll. Seasonal hazards exist too. Summer and […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Herding Height: males 14-16 in., females 13-15 in. Weight: males 60-75 lbs., females 50-65 lbs. Life span: 10-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes The Collie is a centuries old sheepdog. It’s name probably comes from the black-faced Scottish sheep it guarded. […]
