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 […]
Purebred dogs did not spontaneously appear. They evolved with cross matings of different breeds resulting in Mixed Breed Dogs. When dogs are left to roam about unsupervised, the males will eventually find females and they don’t ask if the mate is purebred or not. When people breed dogs, they are looking for certain characteristics. Once […]
Some animal welfare issues which should be legislated sooner rather than later: Michael Vick and dogs? – not a good mix. The judge in Vick’s cruelty case ruled he should not have a dog for the 3 year probation period. Because Vick has been making public appearances since his release from jail, speaking out against […]
