William Randolph Hearst, the powerful newspaper publisher in the late 19th century and early 20th century was the first known breeder of Morabs. Combining the Morgans and the Arabians, Hearst named the horse, Morab. The purpose was to create a fine carriage horse which would also be strong enough for moderate farm work. What does […]
We sometimes think of dogs who are difficult to train and ignore us as being either dumb or impossibly stubborn. Nothing could be further from the truth. Thousands of years have gone into training dogs to willingly and happiily obey our commands. Different breeds have been used for different jobs, but obedience has been bred […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Russia Group: Guard dog, Terrier Height: 26-30 in. Weight: 80-130 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, but may herd them Good with other pets: yes,with family pets What is the origin of the Black Russian Terrier? In the 1940s the Soviet military’s need for a […]
