February 21, 2012 – a day to celebrate. Ohio’s Governor John Kasich signed HB 14 into law, ending discrimination against pitbulls. Prior to this law pitbulls were considered dangerous based solely on the breed. Best Friends Animal Society, vigorous in their stand against banning breeds, states that the new law also prohibits convicted felons from […]
By the late 1800s there were several societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals in the United States. In 1873 a prevention of cruelty to children was formed. Lacking a unified voice, four years later, delegates from 27 humane organizations in 10 states decided to unite and combine their skills for the welfare of […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France Group: Herding dog Height: smooth, 15-21 in., rough 15-18 in. Weight: 15-32 lbs. Life span: 15 yrs. and up Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Pyrenean Shepherd? Pyrenean Sheperds have been herding sheep in the Pyrenees Mountains of […]
