Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: China/Japan Group: Toy, Companion Height: 8-11 in. Weight: 7-15 lbs. Life span: about 10 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes with gentle children Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Japanese Chin? Although its name implies otherwise, the Japanese Chin is native to China. It […]
What is the origin of the Laika? The Laika is also known as the Russian Spitz and is in that family of dogs. Laika means “barker.” Laika was the name of the first dog in space and many Russian dogs have that name. There are six different types of Laikas which will be described here. […]
The Ultimate Pet Food Guide by Liz Palika Liz Palika is a renowned dog trainer and animal behaviorist and has written over 50 books about the care and training of dogs and cats. She is the founder of a therapy dog program called Love on a Leash, which brings dogs to nursing homes and hospitals. […]
