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Norwegian Buhund

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Norway Group: Working dog Height: 17-18 1/2 in. Weight: 30-40 lbs. Life span: 13-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Norwegian Buhund? When Vikings died, precious possessions were buried with them to help them in the afterlife. Buhund-like […]
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RECALL of Pet Food

The FDA lists the following pet foods being recalled due to potential elevated Vitamin D levels. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 3, 2012 – PMI Nutrition International has initiated a voluntary recall of four varieties of the LabDiet® and Mazuri® feed products listed below, due to the potential for an elevated vitamin D level in […]
General History and Culture

Idioms Relating to Animals

Many idioms in the English language relate to animals. Here are some of the more popular ones: 800 pound gorilla A little bird told me Albatross around your neck All bark and no bite As the crow flies At a snail’s pace Back the wrong horse Beard the lion in his own den Beating a […]