Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Alaska Group: Working Height: 23-25 inches Weight: 75-85 lbs Life span: 11-14 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: may show aggression with other dogs The Alaskan Malamute, as its name implies, comes from Alaska where it got its name from a tribe called Mahlemuts who […]
Canine Distemper is a serious viral disease that is highly contagious to domestic dogs and wild canids. It spreads through respiratory secretions of an infected dog. Owners of puppies who have not had the entire series of vaccinations should use caution with exposure to other dogs and when outdoors to relieve themselves. First signs of […]
While our dogs and cats too have powerful “scentsabilities” and can locate us in crowds of people, how well can we recognize our furpals by their smell? Research conducted at Queens University in Ireland with 26 dog owner participating showed surprising results. In one of the tests, using blankets given to them, the owners were […]
