As long as there has been warfare, animals have been used as part of the war effort. The Bible mentions battles fought with horses and chariots. Ancient peoples, such as the Greeks, used elephants as well in their battles. During World War II, cavalry units were still in existence, despite the fact that tanks were […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Herding dog Height: 18-23 in. Weight: 45-65 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes April’s Dog of the Month Don’t let the name fool you – this Aussie was bred in California. The Australian Shepherd was not developed […]
Historians don’t know for sure when humans started keeping pets. Dogs were one of the first animals domesticated by humans and have been domesticated for some 10,000 years. According to ancient Egyptian law, taking the life of a greyhound warranted the same punishment as killing a man. As early as 3500 B.C., Egyptians were domesticating […]
