Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: China Group: Guard dog Height: males 19-22 in., females 18-20 in. Weight: males 55-70 lbs., females 45-60 lbs. Life span: 10-15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes with early socialization Good with other pets: yes with early socialization The Chow Chow is a very old breed, dating back thousands […]
Cats and dogs age somewhat differently, therefore calculating a cat’s age differs from dogs. The first year of life, a cat ages quickly, but slows down after that. Senior cats’ ages are similar to humans, but a bit faster. A 6 month old cat is equivalent to a human 15 years old. A year old […]
Degenerative Myelopathy is a disease in which there is a gradual loss of coordination and strength that begins in the hind quarters. About 80% of cases of Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) occur in German Shepherd Dogs, leading researchers to believe there is a genetic component to the disease in this particular breed. DM is usually seen […]
