Diskospndylitis (discospondylitis, vertebral osteomyelitis), not to be confused with diskospondylosis which is a degeneration of the spinal column from any cause, is usually seen in middle-aged and older dogs and is the most common cause of back pain. While diskospondylitis (DS) is usually seen in large and giant male dogs, especially German Shepherd Dogs and […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France Group: Herding Height: females 21 1/2-23 1/2 in.; males 23 1/2-25 1/2 in. Weight: 50-70 lbs. Life span: 10-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Berger Picard? The Celts brought this breed to northern France in the […]
Ever wonder why your dog does the things he does? Scientists have only recently begun studying dog behavior seriously. Dog owners all know that their dogs are intelligent and can understand them pretty well. Researchers are studying how much of the anecdotal stories can be proven scientifically and whether dogs’ behavior has been modified as […]
