Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Scenthound Height: 20-24 in. Weight: 40-60 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: will chase small animals What is the origin of the Plott Hound? In 1750, Schweisshunds from Germany were brought to the U.S. by Johannes Georg Plott, […]
Sporting dogs are used for hunting and include retrievers, pointers, water dogs, etc. They are highly energetic and require a lot of exercise. They are likable and well-rounded companions, who are used to working closely with people. Sporting dogs are highly trainable and usually friendly. They have dense water-repellent coats to protect them in all […]
In 2009, researchers conducted a study of where domestic cats originated. Their findings, based on DNA showed that domestication of cats began in the Fertile Crescent. The Fertile Crescent is part of the Middle East including Turkey to Northern Africa and eastward to Iraq and Iran. When humans decided to settle in one place and […]
