Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Scotland Group: Sighthound Height: 28-32 in. Weight: 75-110 lbs. Life span: 9-11 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, but supervise due to large size Good with other pets: High prey drive, may chase other animals What is the origin of the Scottish Deerhound? Deerhounds are an ancient breed of […]
Kasel Associated Industries of Denver, Colorado has recalled Nature’s Deli Chicken Jerky Dog Treats due to possible salmonella contamination. The recalled Chicken Jerky Dog Treats were distributed to 57 Sam’s Club locations in Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming. The product comes in a clear plastic bag […]
The gene responsible for dwarfism in Miniature Horses is called the aggrecan gene (ACAN). DNA testing for 4 mutations of the gene is being offered at the University of Kentucky Animal Testing and Research Laboratory. The mutations were found by a PhD student, John Eberth, at the UK Gluck Equine Research Center. John is studying […]
