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Havanese
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Cuba Group: Toy, Companion Height: 8-11 in. Weight: 7-13 lbs. Life span: 14-15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Havanese? The Havanese was brought to Cuba by Spanish settlers in the 1700s. They are members of the Barbichon […]
Pets in Literature
Animals have always had a central part in storytelling. Ancient storytellers who drew their stories on cave walls told stories about animals. Aesop’s Fables were composed around the 6th century BC and use animals as examples for human behavior. The ancient Egyptians and Greeks told stories about mythological animals and the Bible is full of […]