It is a little-known fact that there are seven Swiss dog breeds. The Schweizerische Kynologische Gesellschaft (SKG) (the Swiss equivalent of the Kennel Club) works to promote these breeds in Switzerland and abroad. In the 19th century, a Saint Bernard named Barry who lived in a monastery in the Alps, saved at least 40 people […]
We know that prey animals use defensive measures that mimic other dangerous animals in order to fool predators. For example, the Scarlet Kingmaker’s stripes help him look like the poisonous coral snake to avoid predators. Called “Aposemitism”, it means warning coloration in which prey use adaptations of color and/or color patterns to mislead predators. At […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Brazil Group: Guard dog Height: males 25-29 in., females 23-27 in. Weight: males 110 lbs., females 90 lbs. Life span: 9-11 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes with family Good with other pets: yes with family What is the origin of the Fila Brasileiro? The Fila Brasileiro’s ancestors were […]
