Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Sporting dog Height: males 15-17 in., females 14-15 in. Weight: males 28-34 lbs., females 26-32 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: with the family cat What is the origin of the English Cocker Spaniel? Spaniel type dogs are an […]
The World Pet Association (WPA), the oldest nonprofit organization within the industry promoting responsible growth and development of companion pets and related products and services, has awarded Gwen Powell, WPA director of community development, with the Matsui Award. Deemed the organization’s highest honor, the Matsui Award is named after former board president Jiro Matsui, and […]
Superzoo, the three-day pet industry trade show branded as the National Show for Pet Retailers™, is scheduled to take place September 13-15, 2011 in Las Vegas and is already breaking records in exhibitor and attendance numbers. Produced and managed by the World Pet Association, SuperZoo is attracting exhibitors and attendees from around the world by […]
