The Pet Care Trust is pleased to announce that its Pets in the Classroom program received over 7,000 requests for grants in the program’s first two years. Established by the Pet Care Trust in 2009, Pets in the Classroom provides grants to Pre-Kindergarten through Sixth grade teachers to purchase or adopt a new pet and […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Sweden Group: Spitz type Height: 22-26 in. Weight: 66 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: may show dominance with other dogs What is the origin of the Swedish Elkhound? Also known as the Jamthuind, the Swedish Elkhound, a Spitz-type dog, dates […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: China Group: Toy, Companion Height: 7-8 in. Weight: 14 lbs. Life span: 13-15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: Good with children – with gentle children Good with other pets: yes, but tends to be dominant The Pekingese has a long history in China, perhaps 4,000 years old. They were […]
