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Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France, Germany Group: Sporting dog, Companion dog Height: Standard-15 in. up, Miniature 10-15 in., Toy under 10 in. Weight: Standard 45-70 lbs., Miniature 15-17 lbs., Toy 6-9 lbs. Life span: Standard 11-12 yrs., Miniature & Toy 14-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes The […]
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FoA Spay/Neuter Offer

Friends of Animals, FoA, has always supported spay/neuter for pets. Unless you are a qualified breeder, spay/neuter should be the choice for your pet. Too many pets are abandoned yearly, winding up on the streets or in shelters, suffering and dying. FoA is offering certificates in the United States for low-cost spay/neuter at participating animal […]
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Icelandic Sheepdog

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Iceland Group: Herding Height: males 18 in., females 16 1/2 in. Weight: 25-35 lbs. Life span: 10-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes, except rodents What is the origin of the Icelandic Sheepdog? The Icelandic Sheepdog is in the Spitz family of dogs. They […]