The cold climate of Wales means that the native animals are hardy creatures. They include sheep and cattle, wild goats, the Welsh Mountain Pony, and the puffin. In 1934, the Duke of York gave Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppies to his daughters, Elizabeth, later to become Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and Margaret Rose. Queen Elizabeth […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Guard dog Height: males 30 in. minimum, females 27 1/2 in. minimum Weight: males 160 lbs. or more, females 150 lbs. or more Life span: 9-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes with small dogs March’s Dog of the Month This huge, […]
Mistreatment of animals is an issue not only with pets, but also with wildlife around the world. Concerns such as economics and support of industries may get in the way of protecting wildlife. Governments may kill animals in order to appease farmers, cruel practices such as capturing and raising animals for fur are allowed for […]
